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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 October 27, 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: 830 7230 7772 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON OCTOBER 27, 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 Gabriel Bradford. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Alderman Hart-Burns on behalf of Servant George Rayford. PRESENTATIONS 20-0688 Proclamation for Red Ribbon Week 2020. Priscilla Cruz accepted the Red Ribbon Week Proclamation. This Proclamation was discussed and filed. 20-0689 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative Clayton Muhammad - City of Aurora, presented an update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative. This Presentation was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings read a statement of the rules of public comment. The following individual addressed City Council: Mr. Levi Herrera addressed Council in opposition to item 20-0675. PUBLIC HEARING 20-0620 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed Fox Valley Mall Area Tax Increment Finance District. Mayor Irvin called the Public Hearing to order. Trevor Dick - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Mr. Frank Pampanella registered to speak at the Public Hearing, however, he did not respond when called to speak. There were no questions or comments from the City Council and no additional persons present wishing to be heard. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to close this Public Hearing. 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 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda were read in full. A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos to remove item 20-0668 from the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Item 20-0668 was moved to Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda after the removal of item 20-0668 from the Direct to Council Consent 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 and Alderman O'Connor 20-0399 A Resolution Authorizing Trotsky Investigative Polygraph, Inc. as the Provider for Services of Pre-employment Polygraph Assessments through December 31, 2020. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-236 20-0400 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2020. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-237 20-0495 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize Community Development Block Grants funds for TinkRworks LLC, 21 W 2nd St #300, Hinsdale, IL 60521, for delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM) training to 634 of Aurora’s underserved youth in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-238 20-0554 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Special Use Permit for a Social Service Agencies, Charitable Organizations, Health Related Facilities, and similar uses when not operated for pecuniary profit (6630) Use on the Property located at 680 S. River Street This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-073 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 20-0578 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $28,718.22 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-239 20-0587 A Resolution requesting approval of a Final Plat for Lots 1B and 3 of West Ridge Corporate Center Resubdivision Phase III located at 801 Bilter Road This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-240 20-0589 A Resolution Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision for Lots 1B and 3 of West Ridge Corporate Center Resubdivision Phase III located at 801 Bilter Road for a Warehouse, Distribution and storage services (3300) Use This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-241 20-0599 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Sales Tax Reimbursement Agreement with Lindsay Windows Illinois, LLC. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-242 20-0616 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Wage and Insurance Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-243 20-0617 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-244 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 20-0621 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Quality Tool Inc. Parking lot improvements - 727 Hill Ave. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-245 20-0622 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to permit City staff to apply for an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant, for Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path Extension-Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 Project, to extend the Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path, from Middlebury Drive to IL Route 59 and to reserve local funding share for both engineering and construction, if grant is awarded to the City. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-246 20-0628 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption licenses (unofficially related to the application from NH3 Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Patelli's Gyros & Beef, to be located at 1515 Butterfield Rd., Aurora, Illinois 60504.) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-247 20-0662 An Ordinance amending Sections 2-38, 2-59, and 2-60 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-074 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 20-0627 (Direct to Council Consent). A Resolution approving reduction No. 1 for Laurelton Place. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R20-248 20-0650 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 13, 2020 City Council Meeting. The Minutes of the Tuesday, October 13, 2020 City Council Meeting were approved and filed on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 20-0667 (Direct to Council Consent). An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #202 Mitchell Road Industrial Park (Vacant Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 northeast corner of I-88 and Mitchell Road) and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 15-02-302-001, 15-02-302-002, 15-02-302-003, 15-02-302-004, 15-02-351-001, 15-02-351-002 and rescinding Ordinance 020-035 passed June 23, 2020 in its entirety. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-075 20-0669 (Direct to Council Consent). An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #204 C.W. Bardwell School and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 15-27-301-001 & 15-27-301-022 - 550 South Lincoln Avenue. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-076 20-0670 (Direct to Council Consent). An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #205 Ground Effects and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora DuPage County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 07-20-103-047 & 07-20-103-048 - 7S343 North Eola Road. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O20-077 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20-0632 An Ordinance amending O20-028 granting additional time for compliance of the Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) at 35 N. Broadway that was granted on April 28, 2020 Tracey Vacek - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. 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 Lofchie and Alderman Jenkins City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 Nay: 1- Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O20-078 20-0659 An Ordinance setting the compensation of the aldermen elected in and after 2021 in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code and the Local Government Officer Compensation Act. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Mayor Irvin recused himself from discussion regarding this item, removed himself from audio and video, and took no part in the deliberation or the discussion thereupon. Alderman O'Connor acted as Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Irvin's absence. A motion was made by Alderman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 4 - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: O20-079 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 20-0661 An Ordinance setting the compensation of the Mayor to be elected in 2021 in accordance with the Illinois Municipal Code and the Local Government Officer Compensation Act. Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Mayor Irvin recused himself from discussion regarding this item, removed himself from audio and video, and took no part in the deliberation or the discussion thereupon. Alderman O'Connor acted as Mayor Pro Tem in Mayor Irvin's absence. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Garza to amend this item to reflect that the Mayoral compensation will remain at the current level through June 1, 2022. After June 1, 2022, the Mayoral compensation will increase by 3%, will increase an additional 3% in 2023 and will increase an additional 5% in 2024, in lieu of the increases proposed in the underlying ordinance. The motion regarding the proposed amendment carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 3 - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell and Alderman Lofchie A motion was made by Alderman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item as amended. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 3 - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell and Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: O20-080 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 20-0668 (Direct to Council Consent). An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #203 Bardwell Community Subdivision (Fox Valley Developers, LLC) and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 15-27-156-056; 15-27-156-057; 15-27-156-058; 15-27-156-059; 15-27-156-060 and 15-27-156-061. A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos, after the reading of the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda, to remove item 20-0668 from the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Item 20-0668 was moved to Unfinished Business. Alderman Mesiacos recused himself from this item and took no part in the deliberations or the vote thereupon. A motion was made by Alderman Garza and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O20-081 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to suspend the rules to consider items under New Business. 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 20-0675 A Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to enter into a contract in the not to exceed amount of $2,150,920.00 to Axon Enterprises, Inc. OR the not to exceed amount of $2,064,375.00 to Motorola (aka WatchGuard) for the provision of a body-worn camera system for the Aurora Police Department Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. Commander Mike Doerzaph - Aurora Police Department, responded to questions regarding this item. Andrew Watkins - Marketplace.City, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 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 Enactment No: R20-249 20-0684 An Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Kane, Illinois, for the Reimbursement of Eligible COVID-19 Expenses from Kane County's portion of CARES Act funding. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. 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: O20-082 REPORT 20-0685 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Third Quarter 2020 This Report was accepted and filed. 20-0687 Treasurer's Report - September 2020 Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented a COVID-19 Financial Contingency Planning Update and responded to questions regarding this item. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. This Report was accepted and filed. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 20-0686 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. 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 City of Aurora Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 27, 2020 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:04 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 11