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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 January 26, 2021 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 LISTEN TO THIS MEETING VIA TELEPHONE OR TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE, CALL: Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 849 7886 4886 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON JANUARY 26, 2021 - 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 5:06 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 City of Aurora Healthcare Hero Karina Suarez-Darden - Community Health Worker VNA Aurora. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 26, 2021 INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Pastor Gary McCann - New England Congregational Church. PRESENTATIONS 21-0050 Proclamation recognizing Reverend Gary L. McCann's service to the Church and Community. Mayor Irvin presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Reverend Gary L. McCann and January 31, 2021 was proclaimed as Reverend Gary L. McCann Day in the City of Aurora. Reverend McCann was congratulated on his retirement. Reverend McCann expressed his appreciation and thanked the City of Aurora. City of Aurora Aldermen expressed their appreciation to Reverend McCann and wished him well. This Proclamation was discussed and filed. 21-0054 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations Karina Suarez-Darden - Community Health Worker form VNA Health Care was presented with the Mayor's Healthcare Hero Award. Alderman Mesiacos congratulated Ms. Suarez-Darden and thanked her for her work. Clayton Muhammad - City of Aurora, presented an update regarding January's National Mentoring Month. Clayton Muhammad also presented an overview of the Aurora STEAM Academy (TinkRworks) program. Applications will open 2 weeks prior to the start of each session. Pastor Julian Spencer addressed City Council regarding the STEAM Academy. Mr. Anu Mahajan, CEO of TinkRworks, also addressed City Council regarding the STEAM Academy. Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora, and his family discussed their positive experiences with the STEAM Academy program. Mayor Irvin discussed the importance of youth programs in the City of Aurora to insure the success of our youth. Mayor Irvin expressed his concern with the recent increase in violent crime in the City of Aurora and throughout the United States. Mayor Irvin provided a brief introduction to the City of Aurora's upcoming initiatives planned for youth and community outreach. A press conference will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at City Hall to announce these upcoming youth initiatives and discuss what the City can do to stave off violence and save lives in the City of Aurora. Simon Rodriguez, Jr., Youth Services Manager - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this issue. This Presentation was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 26, 2021 21-0055 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative Clayton Muhammad presented an update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative. This Presentation was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public wishing to address the City Council. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 20-0885 A Resolution Appointing Gautam Bhatia to the Aurora Planning & Zoning Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Mesiacos 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, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R21-006 20-0889 A Resolution Reappointing Shanita Anderson to the Aurora Planning & Zoning 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, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R21-007 20-0890 A Resolution Appointing Angela Thomas to the Aurora Civil Service Commission. 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, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R21-008 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 26, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda were read in full. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda 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, Alderman O'Connor 20-0827 A Resolution to accept the quote from Collision & Crime Forensics, LLC, 300 South Fillmore St, Papillion, NE, 68046 to purchase Leica RTC360 3D Laser Scanner Kit with Accessories and Certified On-Site Training at the not to exceed amount of $122,365.61 for the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-009 20-0834 An Ordinance Deferring the implementation of the annual Water/Sewer rate increase as provided in Article II of Chapter 48 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Municipal Utility Services until March 31, 2021. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-002 20-0864 A Resolution requesting ratification approval to renew a subscription for Clarity, a strategic enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) software with CDW-G Corporation, 200 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061; under the National IPA purchasing agreement (2018011-01), for a three-year contract not to exceed $81,015.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-010 20-0870 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2021 Wheeled Coach Ford F-550 4x4 gas type 1 ambulance from Fire Service Inc., St. John, Indiana In the amount of $287,814.00 for the Aurora Fire Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-011 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 26, 2021 20-0887 A Resolution Request approval to pay one-year renewal of Accela, Inc., 2633 Camino Ramon, Suite 500 San Ramon, CA 94583 for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) hosted solution in the amount not to exceed $37,868.90. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-012 21-0027 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Second Amendment to the Y’All LLC (F/K/A Windy City Distribution Inc.) Redevelopment Agreement. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-013 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT 21-0011 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 12, 2021 City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 21-0013 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Waterleaf Womens Center, 3598 E. New York St. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-014 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21-0015 A Resolution Expressing Official Intent Regarding Certain Capital Expenditures To Be Reimbursed From The Proceeds Of An Obligation. Alderman Mesiacos recused himself from this item and took himself off of video and audio and took no part in the deliberations or the vote thereupon. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns 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, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R21-015 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 26, 2021 21-0016 An Ordinance of the City of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Kendall and Will Counties, Illinois, Providing for the Issuance of Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2021, in an Aggregate Principal Amount of $,8,000,000, and Related Matters - Finance Committee Agenda Item - January 14, 2021 Meeting. Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented a brief update regarding this item. Alderman Mesiacos recused himself from this item and took himself off of video and audio and took no part in the deliberations or the vote thereupon. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman O'Connor 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, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O21-003 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business. REPORT 21-0053 Treasurer's Report - December 2020 Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented an update on the financial status of the City of Aurora. The December 2020 Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 21-0057 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: 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 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 26, 2021 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 the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:14 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 7