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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday February 22, 2022 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 call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, 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 Absent: 1 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by US Navy Veteran Mr. Curtis Spivey. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Pastor George Grant. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to appoint a Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Sullivan was appointed Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. PRESENTATIONS City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 22-0139 Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs Presentations. Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Black Excellence to the following citizens: Pastor George Grant, Pastor John Nabors, Ms. Linda Hughes, Mr. Curtis Spivey, and Mr. Ivan Chambers. Mayor Irvin also presented the Mayor's Award of Black Excellence to Mierra Freeman, Senior at Metea Valley High School, Christopher Tang, 5th grade student, and Jeremiah Hatchett, Senior at Waubonsee Valley High School for their participation in the Fox Valley Park District's Local Legends play at the Prisco Community Center. Clayton Muhammad, Chief Information Officer and Chief Equity Officer - City of Aurora, announced that a facebook live conversation, "Lean on Us" - Black Principals & Asst. Principals will occur on February 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. There will be Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies on February 26, 2022 for Black-Owned Businesses at the Fox Valley Mall. This Presentation was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the rules of public comment and the following members of the public addressed City Council regarding the proposed warehouse at Meridian and Sunrise: Jim Wittneben, Ramona Kuna, Ben Savaglio, Susan Kubal, Joseph Kubal, Robert Jungels, Lyle Kipp, and Arno Peterson. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0060 A Resolution approving the appointment of members 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R22-034 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 22-0061 A Resolution approving the appointment of Dan Hoffman to the Retiree Health Insurance Trust Fund 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R22-035 22-0063 A Resolution approving the appointment of a member to the city's Human Relations Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R22-036 22-0080 A Resolution approving the appointment of members representing Aurora to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB). 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R22-037 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda 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 Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 21-0603 A Resolution to award a contract to Misfits Construction Company in the amount of $334,950.00 for the McCoy Drive Pedestrian Bridge Repairs Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-038 21-0924 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being located at the northwest corner of Sunrise Road and Meridian Road to the City of Aurora, Illinois 60563, pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-011 21-0925 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone Property located at the northwest corner of Sunrise Road and Meridian Road to PDD Planned Development District to be incorporated into the existing Butterfield Planned Development District pursuant to an Approved Annexation Agreement This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-012 21-0926 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Butterfield Phase II Unit 4C Subdivision, located at the southwest corner of Ferry Road and Meridian Road This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-039 21-0927 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 402 of Butterfield Phase II Unit 4C Subdivision, located at the southwest corner of Ferry Road and Meridian Road for a Warehouse, Distribution and storage services (3300) Use This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-040 21-0928 An Ordinance Vacating a Watermain Easement on the Property located at the southwest corner of Ferry Road and Meridian Road, in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois 60502 This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-013 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 21-0945 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged Sales (Convenience Store/Beer and Wine Only) liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Tropical Market Aurora, LLC at 150 S Broadway, Aurora). [Ward 2] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-041 22-0038 An Ordinance Reserving 2022 Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-014 22-0050 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Trotter and Associates, Inc., to provide construction engineering services for various underground utility improvement projects during the 2022 construction season, in an amount not to exceed $390,712.60. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-042 22-0052 A Resolution Authorizing the 2022-2023 Professional Services Agreements for Soil Management & CCDD Documentation services with Huff & Huff Incorporated and Deuchler, a Division of Fehr Graham for a total amount not to exceed $170,000.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-043 22-0054 An Ordinance Vacating Easements on the property located at 2200 Sullivan Road, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-015 22-0057 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 $31,457.56 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-044 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 22-0062 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to enter a contract with ShotSpotter, Inc. for the installation and set-up of the necessary equipment for a gunshot detection system, and for a three-year service agreement. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-045 22-0064 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to enter a contract with Forensic Technology, Inc. for a five-year warranty on the National Integrated Ballistics Information Network (NIBIN) that is housed at the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-046 22-0070 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 41.5, entitled Special Events, to the Aurora Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-016 22-0071 A Resolution to approve the purchase a 3-year subscription of the ePremium platform from Event Approvals, Inc., Vancouver, Canada in the amount of $46,000 annually, for a total award of $138,000. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-047 22-0079 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales (Beer & Wine Only/Gas Station) liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from 7-Eleven, Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven #32202L at 1202 N Eola Rd, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-048 22-0086 A Resolution Authorizing the City of Aurora to enter an Intergovernmental Agreement with Will County that will allow the City of Aurora to host electronic recycling events. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-049 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 22-0106 A Resolution to purchase a 3-year subscription of the Appian's Workforce Safety and Readiness (WSR) solution from Allwyn Corporation, Herndon, VA, for $135,809.28. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-050 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0112 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, February 8, 2022 City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22-0037 A Resolution Approving the 2022 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of $888,000 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R22-051 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins 22-0135 A Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Kane County Division of Transportation Regarding Proposals to Procure a Potential Bike Sharing Contractor. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R22-052 REPORT 22-0119 Treasurer's Report - December 2021 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Mayor Irvin acknowledged receipt of the December 2021 Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed. 22-0120 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter 2021 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, was present to respond to any questions regarding this item. Mayor Irvin acknowledged receipt of the Fourth Quarter 2021 Corporate Funds Investment Report. The report was accepted and filed. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 22-0143 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, 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 at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Submitted by: _______________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 22, 2022 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