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CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday July 28, 2020 5:00 PM THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT: www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE: Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 838 4398 2648 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON JULY 28, 2020 - VIA EMAIL: CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called. Mayor Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Council was neither practical nor prudent and that it was not feasible for members of the public to attend this meeting in person at City Hall. The meeting was conducted by Internet teleconference without the physical presence of a quorum. Mayor Irvin was present at City Hall, the regular meeting location. 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 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aayan Roy and Aanya Roy. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Dr. Rizwan Ali. MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 14, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2020 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 20-0401 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 14, 2020 City Council Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the minutes as presented. 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 20-0414 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 21, 2020 Special City Council Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the minutes as presented. 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 PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations. PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings read a statement on the rules of public comment and the following persons addressed the City Council: Mr. Tim Gallagher spoke regarding Orchard Road traffic. Ms. Nicole Mullins spoke regarding proposed mural in downtown and the selection process. Mr. Tom Mihelic spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0370. Mr. Roger Vernon spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0370. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 20-0357 A Resolution Reappointing Chief Gary Krienitz to the Aurora Firefighters' Pension Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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: R20-137 20-0361 A Resolution Reappointing Albert 'Al' Signorelli and Michael Walker to the Aurora Preservation Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. 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: R20-138 20-0362 A Resolution Appointing Rafael Blanco, Marc Straits, Curtis Spivey and Michael Mancuso and Reappointing Jane Regnier and Julie Gervais to the Aurora Public Art Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. 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: R20-139 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda. A motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Donnell to remove item 20-0341 from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business. The motion to approve the Consent Agenda without item 20-0341 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 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 20-0162 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of a replacement aerial bucket truck for the Street Maintenance Division for $170,024.00, from Altec Industries, Inc. using Sourcewell. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-140 20-0270 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Fox Metro Water Reclamation District regarding the performance of water connection inspections. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-141 20-0282 A Resolution authorizing the annual maintenance renewal for VMware Server software (VMware) used by the City of Aurora through CDW Government, Inc., Vernon Hills IL in the amount of $56,505.97. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-142 20-0320 A Resolution requesting approval to award the Next Generation 911 (NG911) phone system RFP to Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation for an amount not to exceed, $1,251,110 for 5 years, and include locked in pricing for an additional 5 years, to support the City of Aurora's public safety and comply with state and federal standards. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-143 20-0338 A Resolution Request to approve the authorization of a three-year agreement to annually renew the Check Point Firewall platforms and related software and peripherals maintenance with Konsultek, of Elgin, Illinois for the three-year amount not to exceed $312,510.18. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-144 20-0348 A Resolution Authorizing and Approving an Amendment to the Existing Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) Between the City of Aurora and the Village of Montgomery. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-145 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 20-0350 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Proposals from Various Contractors for Snow and Ice Control Services of Various Parking Lots, for a Two Year Term with an Additional Two, 1-Year Extensions, Subject to Mutual Consent Between Both Parties. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-146 20-0358 A Resolution Authorizing the Installation and Integration of Card Access and Controls for the City Hall Stairwells by e.Norman Security Systems Inc. for $65,515.49 Plus a Five Percent (5%) Contingency of $3,275.77. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-147 20-0360 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 (Lake Galena Tax Increment Financing District). This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-043 20-0363 A Resolution for Reduction No. 1 for Gramercy Square Unit 3 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-148 20-0365 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D - Specialty by Area (Fox Valley Mall Entertainment District) City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: The Comedy Shrine Theater, LLC, 195 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora, IL 60504). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-149 20-0375 Acceptance of the 2019 Annual Financial Reports for the City, TIF funds, and Single Audit reporting requirements. Approved. 20-0380 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Redevelopment Agreement between the City of Aurora and the Owner of the property at 1128 East New York Street (Ward 7). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-150 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 20-0382 A Resolution approving a lease agreement with Lumanair, Inc. for certain real property located at the Aurora Municipal Airport. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-151 20-0385 An Ordinance amending the documents relating to the Special Facility Revenue Bond Series 2010 (Marmion Project) (the “Bond”) of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois; authorizing the execution and delivery of an Amended Bond, a First Amendment to Loan Agreement and related documents in connection therewith; and related matters. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-044 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20-0370 An Ordinance amending O20-011 granting additional time for compliance of the Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) at 1415 Corporate Boulevard that was granted on January 28, 2020 Alderman Lofchie recused himself from discussion and voting on this item and removed himself from video as well as placed himself on mute for this item. Alderman Lofchie returned to the meeting after voting was complete. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Jenkins Nay: 1- Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O20-045 20-0386 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase two MET Thermal Cameras for a not to exceed amount of $30,100. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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: R20-152 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 20-0341 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District on the Property located at 5 S. Lake Street This item was originally on the Consent Agenda for this meeting. During discussion regarding the Consent Agenda, a motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Donnell to remove item 20-0341 from the Consent Agenda and move to Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderman Donnell and seconded by Alderman Mesiacos to hold this item at City Council for further consideration on August 11, 2020. The motion to hold this item 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 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to Suspend the Rules to consider items on the New Business section of the agenda. 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, Alderman O'Connor 20-0402 An Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of DuPage, Illinois, for the Reimbursement of Eligible COVID-19 Expenses. Alex Alexandrou, Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, spoke and answered questions regarding this item. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, spoke and answered questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adopt this 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: O20-046 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 20-0404 An Ordinance Resetting the Dates 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). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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: O20-047 20-0409 A Resolution to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Music Foundation for the Calendar Year of 2020. Alex Alexandrou, Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, answered questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to approve this item. 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 Nay: 1- Alderman Llamas Enactment No: R20-153 REPORT 20-0415 June 2020 Monthly Treasurer's Report. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item. Alex Alexandrou, Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to accept and file this report. BILLS 20-0412 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 28, 2020 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 There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:38 p.m. 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 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 9