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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL City of Aurora MTG. 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday December 21, 2021 5:00 PM ***THIS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY UPON THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 5:00 PM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING*** 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 call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the Special City Council meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and the roll was called. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to allow Alderman Llamas to participate in this meeting remotely via Zoom per section 2-80 based on a reasonable anticipation of an extended illness. The motion carried by voice vote and Alderman Llamas was allowed to participate in this meeting remotely via Zoom. 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 Ron Woerman, Alderman Sherman Jenkins and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Irvin. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Alderwoman Hart-Burns. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Sullivan was appointed Sergeant-at-Arms. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 PRESENTATIONS There were no presentations at this meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT There were no members of the public present and wishing to address the City Council at this meeting. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 21-0976 A Resolution appointing Alderman Carl Franco and Kenneth "Ken" Van Andel as the Aurora representatives to the Naperville Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB). 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 Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-356 21-0980 A Resolution approving the appointment of members to the Electrical Commission. 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 Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-357 21-0981 A Resolution Approving the Appointments of the Members of the city's Administrative Boards including the Building Code Board of Appeals; Fire Code Board of Appeals; and the Permanent Building & Fire Code Committee. 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 Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-358 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 21-0983 A Resolution approving the appointments of Shireen Long and Matthew Hicks Jr. to the Aurora Housing Authority Board. 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 Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-359 21-0988 A Resolution approving the appointment of members to the Aurora Education Commission. 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 Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-360 21-0989 A Resolution approving the appointment Keith Wise to the African American Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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 Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-361 21-0990 A Resolution approving the appointment of Grace Alcalde to the Aurora Youth Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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 Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-362 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA During the COW meeting held just prior to this City Council meeting, item 21-1022 was placed on Unfinished Business and item 21-1051 was removed from this meeting agenda. The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full with the removal of item 21-1022 and item 21-1051 from the Consent Agenda. 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 and Alderman Jenkins 21-0737 An Ordinance Updating and Revising the Sign Ordinance by Amending Chapter 41 of the Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-087 21-0807 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 34, (Planning and Development) of the Code of Ordinances in Relation to Variances, Landmark Signs and Special Sign Districts. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-088 21-0853 An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of an Amended Lease Between the City of Aurora and Suburban Properties, LLC. for two hangars at the Aurora Airport. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-089 21-0930 A Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Instrumentation Service Agreement with the HACH Company for $149,021 for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-363 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 21-0977 A Resolution authorizing the consolidation and renewal of agreements with Word Systems, LLC to provide NICE 911 and iRecord Interview Room Recording services for a three-year term in a total contract amount of $157,378.70, and further authorizing the subsequent approval of two optional one-year contract extensions in an annual amount of $47,459.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-364 21-0985 An Ordinance authorizing the provision of a water service to 2000 Plain Ave, Aurora, Illinois (DuKane Precast, Inc., parcel 15-24-276-028) for non-industrial use. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-090 21-0986 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement Previously Entered into Between the City of Aurora and Sandri Properties LLC. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-365 21-0991 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan Shomon, Inc. for Government Affairs Consulting Services. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-366 21-0992 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Texas Roadhouse Holdings, LLC d/b/a Texas Roadhouse at 986 N Rt. 59, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-367 21-0993 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a three-year contract with Melrose Pyrotechnics, Inc., for Independence Day fireworks displays in a total annual amount not to exceed $43,000.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-368 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 21-0994 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Foresight Sports, 9955 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA, 92126 in the amount of $74,290 for the purchase and installation of two indoor golf simulators for the new addition to the Pro Shop at Phillips Park Golf Course. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-369 21-0996 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Wight & Company, 2500 North Frontage Road, Darien, IL, 60561 in the amount of $119,600.00 to develop a Master Plan for Phillips Park and Zoo. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-370 21-1001 A Resolution approving a lease extension agreement with F.H. Paschen, for its lease of City-owned space located at 1 S. Broadway, 2nd floor, Aurora, Illinois, for an additional one-year term through September 30, 2022. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-371 21-1003 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2022 Wheeled Coach Ford F-550 4x4 gas type 1 ambulance from Fire Service Inc., St. John, Indiana in the amount of $314,253.00 for the Aurora Fire Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-372 21-1004 A Resolution approving ratification approving payment to Onin staffing for services rendered. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-373 21-1013 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Executive Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-374 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 21-1014 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Non-Exempt Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-375 21-1017 A Resolution authorizing execution of a Second Amendment to Agreement with Cities for Financial Empowerment (CFE) for the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) to extend the grant term end date from January 31, 2022 to April 30, 2022. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-376 21-1018 A Resolution authorizing an extension of the contractual agreement with The Neighbor Project to provide services to the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center through April 30, 2022 and providing for the disbursement of $100,485 of budgeted funds for such purpose. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-377 21-1023 A Resolution authorizing a one-year extension of an agreement with Vision M.A.I., LLC for the governmental affairs consulting services of Bukola Bello. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-378 21-1029 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property/Boiler Machinery, Fine Arts, Cyber and Excess Cyber Liability, Crime, Special Events Liability, Drone Liability, General Liability/Law Enforcement/Auto Liability, Excess Liability, Excess Workers Compensation, and Liquor Liability insurance policies for the period of December 31, 2021 through December 31, 2022. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-379 21-1040 A Resolution authorizing the City's participation in intrastate allocation agreements negotiated or approved by the Illinois Attorney General as part of a national multistate opioid settlement. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-380 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 21-1048 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25, (Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations) of the Code of Ordinances to Add Article XIII, Digital Message Boards and Billboards. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-091 21-1054 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Management Personnel within the Information Technology (IT) Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-381 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 21-1037 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, December 14, 2021, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21-1022 A Resolution authorizing a grant agreement with APS Training Institute, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for a STEAM Training Program. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. Alderman Jenkins abstained from the vote on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Abstain: 1- Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-382 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business. City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 21, 2021 REPORT 21-1052 Treasurer's Report - November 2021 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding this item. The Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY & LARGE BILL LIST 21-1053 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderwoman 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, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:21 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. 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