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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 July 12, 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 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - 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 Absent: 1 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Irvin. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Alderwoman Hart-Burns. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Sullivan served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2022 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Clayton Muhammad, Mayor's Office of Community Affairs - City of Aurora, presented a recap regarding the 4th of July 2022 procession in the City of Aurora and extended thoughts and prayers to Highland Park, IL after the shooting incident during their 4th of July parade last week. Mr. Muhammad also thanked all the participants in the procession as well as those who attended. Mr. Muhammad went on to announce the 2022 City of Aurora National Night Out date, which is August 2nd, with 25 locations all across the city. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0474 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Rick Lawrence 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: 11 - 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: R22-205 PUBLIC COMMENT The Deputy City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following individuals presented comments to the City Council: Raymund Hull spoke regarding item #22-0518 on the agenda. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding the last election. Donna Zine spoke regarding the recently approved master plan and zoning changes of Lake St. CONSENT AGENDA The DeputyCity 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 the Direct to Council Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. 22-0424 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the West Aurora Plan Description for Lot 6 of the West Aurora Plaza Resubdivision This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2022 Enactment No: O22-048 22-0472 A Resolution requesting authorization to remodel the City's Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) and Backup Communications Center (BCC) utilizing several firms in an amount not to exceed $1,300,531.50 with a 3% contingency, for a total award of $1,339,547.45. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-206 22-0491 A Resolution to approve the Ward 10 Residential Grant Program. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-207 22-0495 A Resolution Granting a Self-Service Liquor License Endorsement to Final Stretch Events, LLC d/b/a Tapville Social - Chicago Premium Outlets. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-208 22-0498 An Ordinance Deleting Certain Property from the Redevelopment Project Area for the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District No.1. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-049 22-0500 An Ordinance Deleting Certain Property from the Redevelopment Project Area for the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing District No.6. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-050 22-0505 A Resolution to reject the lone bid received for the DSC Emergency Generator project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-209 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2022 22-0506 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to utilize the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract to enter into an agreement with Altorfer Power Systems, 301 S Mitchell Court, Addison, IL 60101 in the amount of $138,025.00 to purchase an Emergency Generator for the DSC Building. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-210 22-0511 A Resolution Awarding the Illinois Avenue at Randall Road and Elmwood Drive Traffic Signal Modernization project (MFT section no. 21-00345-00-TL) construction to the low bidder, H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL, for the amount of $627,604.56 and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-211 22-0517 A Resolution authorizing the renewal of the Line of Credit (LOC) in the amount of $15 million with Fifth-Third Bank for a one-year term expiring on July 22, 2023. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-212 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0521 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Watermain Easement located at 1000 South Edgelawn Drive, being Lot 1 in Spartan Athletic Park Subdivision. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-213 22-0542 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, June 28, 2022, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2022 22-0493 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from String Runa, Inc. d/b/a Strings Ramen at 4340 E New York St., Aurora). [Ward 10] Alderman Bugg made comments and had questions regarding this item. Mayor Irvin made comments on this item. Yang Yang of Strings Ramen responded to questions regarding this item. Alderman Mesiacos had questions regarding this item. Alderwoman Baid made comments regarding this item. Alderman Franco had questions and comments regarding this item. Mayor Irvin requested Richard Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, clarify some concerns regarding this item. Richard Veenstra responded to questions regarding this item. Alderwoman Smith had questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Nay: 1- Alderwoman Garza Enactment No: R22-214 22-0518 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022 and Ending December 31, 2022 (Amendment #1 For The 2022 Fiscal Year). A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - 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: O22-051 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to suspend the rules in order to hear items of new business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2022 22-0537 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Management Personnel within the City of Aurora Information Technology Department A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - 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: R22-215 22-0540 A Resolution Approving the Appointment of Management Personnel within the City of Aurora Information Technology Department Alderman Bugg had questions regarding this item. Alisia Lewis, Chief Human Resources Officer, addressed the questions. 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 - 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: R22-216 REPORT 22-0544 Treasurer's Report - May 2022 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented the Treasurer's Report. This Treasurer's Report was accepted and filed. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 22-0546 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: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2022 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting. Before the meeting was adjourned, Mayor Irvin asked Michael Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora, to introduce the two new appointees to the City Council. Mr. Pegues introduced Tim Shields and Erick Davis. Mayor Irvin welcomed them. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. Submitted by: __________________________________ Maria Socorro Flores, Deputy 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