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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 February 25, 2020 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:06 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 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 Mike Saville PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 50074 from Gombert Elementary School. INVOCATION The Invocation was lead by Pastor Janice Donelson of Everlasting Word Church. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 AND THE SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020 20-0119 Approval of the Tuesday, February 11, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and file the minutes. The motion carried by voice vote. 20-0131 Approval of the Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Special City Council Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve and file the minutes. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2020 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to appoint Officer Myint as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 20-0143 Proclamation for Black History Month This Proclamation was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT City Clerk Stallings read a statement on the rules of public comment. The following individuals addressed City Council: Troop 50074 presented regarding City beautification. Ray Hinsch presented regarding Wayside Cross. Marcus Sabo presented regarding Wayside Cross. Sinclair Gallagher presented regarding Simply Destiny. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 20-0037 A Resolution Appointing Guadalupe Cuevas, David Blancas, Elva Esparza, Laura Ayala and Gil Rios to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R20-029 20-0043 A Resolution Appointing Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson III to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor. Enactment No: R20-030 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2020 20-0067 A Resolution Appointing Robert Shemansky and Reappointing Paul Chabez Jr., Mike Kluber and Terrence Lindsay to the Permanent Building & Fire Code Committee. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor. Enactment No: R20-031 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza 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 Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 19-1016 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Services Agreement Supplement #1 in the amount of $15,870.78 with HR Green, Inc., 420 N. Front Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050, for the Paramount Riverwalk Promenade Project Phase II Engineering. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-032 20-0045 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to enter into a contract with Vélan Solutions, LLC for the WeNeverWalkAlone™ Nationwide Peer Support & Mental Health Professionals Network”. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-033 20-0050 A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, 5101 Thatcher Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515, 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: R20-034 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2020 20-0061 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2020 Legislative Session. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-035 20-0066 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Project Canvas - 100 S. River St. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-036 20-0069 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not-to-exceed agreement for Design Phase Engineering Services in the amount of $43,000 for the Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase 3 (Area 1) Project with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-037 20-0080 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount of two million, two hundred and seventy-six thousand, two hundred thirty-four dollars and ninety-five cents ($2,276,234.95) for the W. Downer Place Sewer Separation project located in Wards 4 and 5. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-038 20-0081 A Resolution Awarding the 2020 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Televising contract to National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St., Chicago, Illinois, 60612 in the amount of one hundred forty-three thousand, eight hundred and twenty-five dollars and zero cents ($143,825.00). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-039 20-0083 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1245 Corporate Blvd This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-040 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2020 20-0084 A Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding in the amount of $4,910 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycle Path Grant Program. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-041 20-0086 A Resolution to approve a ratification to the existing contract with RJ Kuhn Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. to add $24,445.25 for repair and replacement services related to existing plumbing infrastructure at the Development Services Center (DSC). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-042 20-0089 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk loads of unleaded and diesel fuels from Petroleum Traders Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN not to exceed $883,000.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-043 20-0091 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Primos Tacos, Inc. d/b/a Primos Tacos, 914 Highland Avenue, Aurora 60506). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-044 20-0092 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: McCarty Mills Taproom, Inc. d/b/a McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S River Street, Unit 108 Aurora 60506). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-045 20-0103 A Resolution approving an agreement with District 129 and the City of Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, for the Handle With Care Program This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-046 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2020 20-0107 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 City of Aurora (Lincoln and Weston Tax Increment Financing District) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O20-015 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20-0042 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.6-4.5 Limited but Permitted Uses to the BB Business-Boulevard District A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman Jenkins Nay: 1- Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O20-014 NEW BUSINESS There were no agenda items under New Business. REPORT 20-0132 Treasurer's Report - January 2020 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to accept and file this report. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 20-0138 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 25, 2020 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. Submitted by: ______________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings - 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