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City Hall - 2nd Floor City City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday July 27, 2021 6:00 PM Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Please contact the City Clerk at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman-At-Large Ron Woerman, Alderman-At-Large Sherman Jenkins and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Pastor Katrina Smith. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2021 PRESENTATIONS 21-0580 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations. The City Council and Mayor Irvin acknowledged City of Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman's retirement and Chief Ziman was presented with several awards in recognition of her accomplishments. Clayton Muhammad discussed the following: National Night Out events scheduled for August 3, 2021. Back to School Events. Aurora Avanzado-Hispanic Heritage Month Initiative. This Presentation was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present wishing to make public comment to the Council. CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: (12) - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman, Alderman Jenkins. 21-0452 An Ordinance amending the following: Article 2-VI-2 of Chapter 2; Chapter 13.5; Article II of Chapter 22; Sections 201-207 of Chapter 34; and Sections 21-24 of Chapter 37; all relating to Administrative Boards within the Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-039 21-0470 A Resolution Authorizing an Addendum to the Amended and Restated Potable Water Service Agreement with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the continued lease of Granular Activated Carbon in filter groups 1 - 4, 5 - 8, and 9 - 12 for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-190 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2021 21-0475 A Resolution to approve the purchase of the Applications Payment module from Event Approvals, Inc., Vancouver, Canada in the amount of $5,500. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-191 21-0482 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a Deep Well Motor from Layne Christensen Company in an Amount not to Exceed $159,600. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-192 21-0491 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Hill Investment Group, LLC d/b/a Umai at 4416 E New York St., Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-193 21-0492 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Planet Fun Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Galaxi Fun Zone at 301 S Rte 59, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-194 21-0496 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Standard Equipment Company for the purchase of one truck mounted pipeline inspection system for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-195 21-0501 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Aurora Athletic Club, d/b/a Aurora Athletic Club, 550 Clearwater Dr., North Aurora, 60542). [Ward 1] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-196 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2021 21-0505 A Resolution rejecting previous bids for the installation of approximately 1,800 L.F. of security fencing at the Aurora Municipal Airport and accept the proposal from F. H. Paschen under the Job Order Contracting Program in the not-to-exceed amount of $85,595. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-197 21-0511 A Resolution to Approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Aurora and JH Real Estate Partners LLC regarding Public Art This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-198 21-0512 A Resolution to Approve Burlington Northern Right of Entry for City of Aurora Public Art Mural at Viaduct Wall along E New York St. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-199 21-0513 A request to obtain bids for the reconstruction of the staircase from New York Street to the Fox River Trail on the east shore of the Fox River. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. 21-0516 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Marc Kresmery Construction LLC, 1725 Weld Road, Elgin, IL 60123 in the amount of $104,360.00 to furnish and install a new pump for the waterfall in Phillips Park. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-200 21-0530 A Resolution with Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District and to Induce Development Interest within the area known as the East Bank Development and adjacent property. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-201 21-0533 A Resolution with Respect to the Potential Reimbursement of Eligible Costs in a Possible Tax Increment Finance District and to Induce Development Interest within 110 Cross Street and adjacent property. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-202 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2021 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 21-0560 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 13, 2021, City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 21-0561 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Easements at 810 North Farnsworth Avenue This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-203 21-0575 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Special City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21-0523 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with DAC Developments, LLC. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and Alderman-At-Large Jenkins Enactment No: R21-204 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to suspend the rules in order to hear items of New Business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and Alderman-At-Large Jenkins City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2021 21-0564 A Resolution consenting to the assignment of an Amended and Restated Ground Lease of Real Estate at the Aurora Municipal Airport. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and Alderman-At-Large Jenkins Enactment No: R21-205 REPORT 21-0573 Treasurer's Report - June 2021 The Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 21-0579 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and Alderman-At-Large Jenkins CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Submitted by: ___________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 27, 2021 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