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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 November 26, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm 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 Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderman Judd Lofchie PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY NOVEMBER 12, 2019 19-1043 Approval of the Tuesday, November 12, 2019 City Council Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote with Alderman Jenkins abstaining. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to appoint Ofc. Brian as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 19-1080 Recognition of Tomcat Youth Tackle Football's Big 10 State Championship This Recognition was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT The Clerk read a statement on the rules of public comment. No individuals presented public comment. PUBLIC HEARING 19-1078 A Public Hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended regarding the proposed issuance by the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall Counties of its revenue bonds in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000. (Public Hearing for Legistar Item 19-1001) The Mayor called the Public Hearing for the proposed issuance by the City of Aurora of its revenue bonds to order. 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 Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the Announcements. No action was taken. 19-1003 Introduce an Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora River Benton Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area. 19-1010 Introduce an Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora River Benton Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project. 19-1011 Introduce an Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City Of Aurora River Benton Tax Increment Financing District. 19-1013 Introduce an Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Galena Broadway Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area. 19-1014 Introduce an Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Galena Broadway Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2019 19-1015 Introduce an Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing For The City Of Aurora Galena Broadway Tax Increment Financing District. 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: 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 19-0784 A Resolution authorizing an expenditure in the amount of $13,320 to SNI Solutions, Inc., 205 N. Stewart Street, Geneseo, IL 61254 for Runway Deicing Fluid for the remainder of the 2019 budget year. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-383 19-0833 A Resolution authorizing the expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for snow removal operations in 2020 (MFT Section No. 20-00000-00-GM), in an amount up to $1,820,000. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-384 19-0889 A Resolution approving the purchase and installation of new garage bay doors, openers, and associated hardware for Fire Station #3 for $ 38,500.00 from Overhead Door Company of Rockford. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-385 19-0904 A Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement Plan with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-386 19-0905 A Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Instrumentation Service Agreement with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-387 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2019 19-0907 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development, Approving the Avalon Heights Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of R-5(S) Multiple-Family Dwelling District, O(S) Office District, and P(S) Park and Recreation District with a Special Use Planned Development for the property located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S. 4th Street This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-077 19-0908 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Avalon Heights Subdivision located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S. 4th Street This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-388 19-0909 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Avalon Heights Subdivision located along Weston Avenue and Seminary Avenue between S. Lincoln Avenue and S. 4th Street This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-389 19-0966 A Resolution requesting authorization for the Mayor to execute the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, the Director of Purchasing to sign the Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering Agreement with Patrick Engineering, Inc. and the Appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Edgelawn Drive Bikeway Project, MFT # 16-00312-00-BT. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-390 19-0985 A Resolution Awarding Contracts to Supply Process Chemicals to Alexander Chemical, Mississippi Lime, and Cabot Norit Americas, for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-391 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2019 19-0986 A Resolution requesting approval to pay the annual renewal with Accela, Inc. of San Ramon, California for their PublicStuff Customer Relationship Management (CRM) hosted solution in the amount of $35,391.49. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-392 19-0987 A Resolution awarding bid to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc. for the Animal Care & Control Division for an initial term ending December 31, 2020 with the option of two 1-year extensions based on mutual consent. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-393 19-0994 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Electrical Resource Management, 401 S. Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 in the amount of $82,280 for the purchase of lighting materials for various locations downtown. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-394 19-0999 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into an updated agreement for use of an outdoor firearms range between the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) and the Aurora Police Department (APD). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-395 19-1000 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and sewer repair materials for the 2020 calendar year. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-396 19-1002 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois, Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation (G.O.) Bonds, Series 2019A in an Aggregate Principal Amount of $9,000,000, and Related Matters - Finance Committee Agenda Item - November 14, 2019 Meeting This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-078 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2019 19-1004 A Resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of 1230 East Diehl Road, Suite 109, Naperville, IL 60563 for the Rotary Plaza Pedestrian Bridge Removal and Walkway Reconstruction Final Plans in the amount of $60,200.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-397 19-1005 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-398 19-1006 A Resolution for the City of Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, to enter into an agreement with West Aurora School District 129 concerning Police School Resource Officer Program and Crossing Guard Program at West Aurora School District 129. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-399 19-1009 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Seefried Properties - 898 Meridian Lake Dr. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-400 19-1012 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Marywood Meadows South - Subdivision. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-401 UNFINISHED BUSINESS City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2019 19-1001 An Ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of adjustable rate demand economic development revenue bonds, aurora university, in one or more series, of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $45,000,000, and confirming the sale thereof; authorizing the execution and delivery of one or more loan agreements, trust indentures, bond purchase agreements and related documents; authorizing the distribution of one or more official statements; approving the delivery of one or more letters of credit, one or more reimbursement agreements and one or more remarketing agreements; and authorizing certain related matters. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this Ordinance be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: 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'Conner Enactment No: O19-079 19-1030 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with the Architectural/Engineering design team of Kluber, Inc., 10 South Shumway Avenue, Batavia, IL 60510 and Kueny Architects, LLC, 10505 Corporate Drive, Suite 100, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158 in the amount of $1,825,000 for a new Consolidated Public Works Facility Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works, presented briefly on this item. 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 Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-402 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 19-1073 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) Use on the Property located at 740 N. State Route 59 (Zen Leaf - 19-1074 / NA21/2-19-197-Rz/Su - TV - Ward 10) (PUBLIC HEARING) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 26, 2019 19-1074 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) Use on the Property located at 740 N. State Route 59 (Zen Leaf - 19-1074 / NA21/2-19-197-Rz/Su - TV - Ward 10) (PUBLIC HEARING) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council. REPORT 19-1048 Treasurer's Report - October 2019. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Seville to file the Treasurer's Report. The motion carried by a voice vote. BILLS 19-1075 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 carried by the following vote: 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 CLOSED SESSION There was no Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:53 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 8