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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 October 08, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - 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 Absent: 1 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 19-0895 Approval of the Tuesday, September 24, 2019 City Council Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve and file the mintues as presented. Alderman Mesiacos abstained. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to appoint Ofc. Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. PRESENTATIONS 19-0899 Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board Recognition for Fiestas Patrias This Presentation/Proclamation/Recognition/Awards was discussed and filed. 19-0919 Recognition of Gigi's Playhouse for outstanding service to the community. This Presentation/Proclamation/Recognition/Awards was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Voigt read a statement regarding the rules on Public Comment, the following individuals addressed the City Council: Ray Hinsch, spoke on Wayside Cross Mary Ann Vincent, spoke on Adult Recreational Cannabis and other items PUBLIC HEARING 19-0860 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed River Benton Tax Increment Finance District . The Mayor called the Public Hearing for the proposed River Benton Tax Increment Finance DIstrict to order and read a statement on the proceedings. Staff provided a presentation and provided information on the Joint Review Board proceedings regarding the TIF District. The Mayor called for Public Comment and asked the Aldermen if they had any questions or comments. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor 19-0861 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Galena Broadway Tax Increment Finance District . The Mayor called the Public Hearing for the proposed Galena Broadway Tax Increment Finance DIstrict to order and read a statement on the proceedings. Staff provided a presentation and provided information on the Joint Review Board proceedings regarding the TIF District. The Mayor called for Public Comment and asked the Aldermen if they had any questions or comments. A motion was made by Alderman CC, seconded by Alderman CC to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2019 19-0843 A Resolution Appointing Leela Karumuri to the Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Lofchie that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-331 19-0844 A Resolution Appointing Janine McDonough to the Advisory Commission on Disabilities. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-332 19-0826 A Resolution Appointing Bruce Cairns to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco that this Resolution be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-333 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 Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 19-0505 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor". This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-066 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2019 19-0715 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Telecommunication Facility (4211) Use on Lot 1 of the West Aurora High School Subdivision, located at 1201 West New York Street This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-067 19-0754 A Resolution to accept a grant from the State of Illinois in the Amount of $750,000 to complete the restoration of the Aurora Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-334 19-0818 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for A&E Roofing - Lot 2 in the Bell-Gale Business Park. - 325 Marshall Ave. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-335 19-0827 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of security system hardware, software, installation and annual maintenance services from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL under a National IPA purchasing agreement for an amount not to exceed $1,825,209 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-336 19-0832 A Resolution authorizing execution of a supplemental Motor Fuel Tax resolution appropriating $600,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds (MFT Section No. 19-00000-00-GM) for snow removal operations in 2019. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-337 19-0834 A Resolution authorizing a contract with Copenhaver Construction, Inc., 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 in the amount of two hundred ninety-nine thousand, thirty-five dollars and zero cents ($299,035.00) for the 2019 Ditch Grading and Driveway Culverts project located in Wards 1 and 5. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-338 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2019 19-0837 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of the required improvements at the M14-Hoops Facility - 2414 Church Rd. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-339 19-0838 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), and the Aurora Police Department (APD). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-340 19-0846 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area and the Approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project for the 75th Street Ogden Avenue Tax Increment Financing District. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-068 19-0847 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a 3 year subscription for Legislative Management Suite from Granicus, Inc., Hurst, Texas in the amount of 31,959.09 plus a 5% increase each additional year for a total of $100,751.03, a 3 year subscription for streaming in the amount of $9,300.00 plus a 7% increase each additional year for a total amount of $29,898.57, and a one-time purchase of 3 brand new encoders in the amount of $18,100.00. Total amount in year one estimated at $59,359.09, total amount in year two estimated at $43,508.04 and total amount in year three estimated at $45,882.77 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-342 19-0850 A Resolution to Accept the Authorization and Execution of a Covenant Running with Land for Right-of-Way Dedication, and to also Accept Future Dedication of the Right-of-Way, with the McDonalds Corporation for the Property Located at 1023 North Lake Street. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-341 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2019 19-0851 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class O City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: La Tuna Banquet Hall, Inc. d/b/a La Tuna Banquet Hall, located at 620 Ashland Ave. , Aurora, Illinois.). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-343 19-0853 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Aurora Restaurant, LLC located at 5 E. Galena, Aurora, IL 60506). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-344 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 19-0901 Requesting approval of a Revision to the Final Plat for West Ridge Corporate Center Phase III 1st Resubdivision generally located at the southeast corner of Bilter Road and Mitchell Road (Liberty Property Trust - 19-0901 / AU02/1-19.118-Fsd/Fpn/R - JS - Ward 1) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-0902 Requesting approval of a Revision to the Final Plan for Lot 1A of West Ridge Corporate Center Phase III 1st Resubdivision located at 701 Bilter Road for a Warehouse, Distribution and storage services (3300) Use (Liberty Property Trust - 19-0902 / AU02/1-19.118-Fsd/Fpn/R - JS - Ward 1) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-0907 Requesting the Establishment of a new Special Use Planned Development, and to change the underlying zoning district from R-4(S) Two Family Dwelling District, R-4 Two Family Dwelling District, R-3(S) One Family Dwelling District, and R-3 One Family Dwelling District to R-4(S) Two Family Dwelling District and P(S) Park and Recreation District with a Special Use Planned Development on the property located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S. 4th Street and commonly known as Copley Hospital (Fox Valley Developers, LLC - 19-0907 / AU27/1-19.063-SU/PD/Ppn/Psd - JM - Ward 4) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2019 19-0908 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for Avalon Heights located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S. 4th Street (Fox Valley Developers, LLC - 19-0908 / AU27/1-19.063-SU/PD/Ppn/Psd - JM - Ward 4) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-0909 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan for Avalon Heights located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S. 4th Street for a mix used development (Fox Valley Developers, LLC - 19-0909 / AU27/1-19.063-SU/PD/Ppn/Psd - JM - Ward 4) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council REPORT BILLS 19-0911 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - 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 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to move to closed session to discuss matters related to pending litigation, pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) and the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(5). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - 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 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 8, 2019 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn the meeting following Closed Session. The meeting adjourned to move to Closed Session at 7:04 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. 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