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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 June 14, 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 Pro Tem Franco called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to allow Alderman Saville to participate in this meeting via Zoom teleconference pursuant to Sec. 2-80. The motion carried by voice vote. Present: 12 - 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 and Alderman Sherman Jenkins Absent: 1 - Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Pro Tem Franco. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Alderwoman Hart-Burns. 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. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2022 PRESENTATIONS 22-0478 Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs Presentations. Mayor Pro Tem Franco presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Mr. Mark Baum and the Fox Valley Blues Society proclaiming the 3rd weekend in June as Mark Baum and the Fox Valley Blues Society weekend in the City of Aurora. Clayton Muhammad discussed the upcoming Juneteenth holiday and the associated flag raising ceremony to be held on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. The Juneteenth Trailblazer Award will be presented during the flag raising ceremony. Additional Juneteenth activities were discussed. It was also announced that the City of Aurora Civilian Review Board is hosting a series of Meet & Greet activities in the City of Aurora. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0408 A Resolution approving the appointment of Chaitanya Kovvuri to the Indian American Community Outreach 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: R22-171 22-0409 A Resolution approving the appointment of Lisa McClellan to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory 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: R22-172 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2022 22-0410 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of John Duggan to the Aurora Police Pension 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: R22-173 22-0413 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of new members to the Veterans Advisory 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: R22-174 22-0448 A Resolution approving the appointment of Bruce Kuehl to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 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: R22-175 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the rules of public comment and the following members of the public addressed the City Council: Mr. Pieter Friedrich spoke regarding HSS. Mr. George Gutierrez spoke regarding the Aurora Public Art Commission. Daniel Hites spoke regarding issues relating to the Aldermen and Mayor. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2022 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 Alderwoman Garza to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: 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. 22-0284 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Conditional Use Permit for a Religious Institutions Use (6400) on the Property located at 2295 Church This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-038 22-0377 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Final Stretch Events, LLC d/b/a Tapville Social - Chicago Premium Outlets, at the Chicago Premium Outlet Mall) - Ward 1. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-176 22-0397 A Resolution approving ratification for purchases of security system hardware and software from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL for an amount not to exceed $128,190. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-177 22-0399 An Ordinance amending Chapter 13.5-6 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the qualifications of newly-hired public safety personnel. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-039 22-0400 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 Section 6-2 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the service of alcoholic liquor. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-040 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2022 22-0420 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract and IEPA PWSLP loan agreement with Brandt Excavating Inc, 385 E. Hoover Street, Morris, IL 60450 for the Lead Service Replacement Project - Contract 1 for the bid amount of $4,592,394.46, pending approval of an IEPA principal forgiveness loan. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-178 22-0423 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Tatisco, Inc., 91 Lillian Lane, Yorkville, IL 60560 for the New York Street Bridge West Stairs in the amount of $186,350.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-179 22-0425 A Resolution to award the Lebanon St., T St., and Smith St. Water Main Replacement project located in Wards 4 and 7 to Stokes Excavating, Inc., 903 Daisyfield Rd, Rockford, Illinois 61102 in the bid amount of nine hundred thirty-nine thousand five hundred twenty-seven dollars and zero cents ($939,527.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-180 22-0426 A Resolution to enter into a Agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation, and Crawford, Murphy and Tilly for Design Phase and Construction Phase Engineering Services in the amounts of $55,300 and $114,600 for the Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation Phase 4 Project (ARR-4785). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-181 22-0435 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize the services of Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation to connect the new State-supplied ESInet Next Generation 911 to the existing Intrado Viper Next Generation 911 solution, in an amount not to exceed $23,400. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-182 22-0436 A Resolution requesting purchase of two laptops and warranty services from Intrado Life & Safety Solutions Corporation for an amount not to exceed of $28,806. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-183 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2022 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0439 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, May 24, 2022, City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 22-0096 An Ordinance to Establish Special Service Area Number #206 for stormwater management purposes related to 410 Hill Avenue, in the City of Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-041 22-0202 An Ordinance to Establish Special Service Area Number #207 for stormwater management purposes related to 425 New York Street, in the City of Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-042 22-0203 An Ordinance to Establish Special Service Area Number #208 for stormwater management purposes related to real property commonly known as Lincoln Crossing, in the City of Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-043 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22-0319 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and Approving the Plan Description for the property located at 417 5th Street A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from voting or discussion on 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: O22-044 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2022 22-0320 A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located 417 5th Street for an Educational Services (6100) A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to approve this item. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from voting or discussion on 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: R22-184 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of new business. REPORT 22-0479 Treasurer's Report -- April 2022. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, announced that the notice of bond sale has been provided to the Aldermen's Office. Mr. Minick also presented the Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 2022 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 22-0476 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to remove item #16 from the bills list. Item #16 reads, in part: Cities in Schools Aurora 2000 for 100,250.00 Fund 101-316 for third party administrative services for summer programs R22-124 & Donation - for school supplies. After item #16 was removed from the bills list, a motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to approve and pay the bills without item #16. The motion carried by voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Mesiacos to approve and pay item #16 on the bills list. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Nay: 2 - Alderwoman Hart-Burns and Alderwoman Garza Not Voting : 1 - Alderman Bugg was not present for the vote on this item. 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 Alderwoman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m. Submitted by: _________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 14, 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