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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 September 27, 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 6:08 p.m. and the roll was called. 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 Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderman Sherman Jenkins 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 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. MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0688 A Resolution approving the appointment of Ayo Dahunsi to the Innovation and Technology Advisory 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-264 22-0697 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of a Pairlee Hunter and Deborah Gross-Johnson to the African American Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve 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, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-265 22-0699 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of Jacqueline Gibson to the Aurora Housing Authority Board . A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve 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, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-266 22-0700 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of Sukanya Rangarajan 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-267 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 22-0701 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of Carolina Ocampo, Zayra Chavez, and Laura Ayala to the Hispanic 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-268 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comment to the City Council: 1. Ms. Sandi Schmitt spoke regarding item 22-0701. 2. Ms. Charlene Brandt spoke regarding neighborhood safety. 3. Mr. Matthew Orr spoke regarding item 22-0701. 4. Mr. Thad Murillo spoke regarding neighborhood safety. 5. Ms. Nicole Mullins spoke regarding item 22-0701. PUBLIC HEARINGS 22-0581 Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora, Kane County and the City of Elgin; the participation in the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program; and the use of the City of Aurora's portion toward the Aurora Police Department equipment purchase. Mayor Irvin called the public hearing to order. There were no members of the public present and wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the members of City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to close the public hearing. 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 22-0731 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area #209. Redwood Aurora (North of West Indian Trail and East of North Randall Road) and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN:15-08-400-049 Mayor Irvin called the public hearing to order. There were no members of the public present and wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 There were no questions or comments from the members of City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to close the public hearing. 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 22-0733 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area #210 Chelsea Manor Subdivision (1079 State Route 59) and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora DuPage County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 07-33-200-013 Mayor Irvin called the public hearing to order. There were no members of the public present and wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the members of City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to close the public hearing. 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 22-0735 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area #211Jet Brite Car Wash (East Side of Farnsworth Road; between Reckinger & Molitor) and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 15-12-301-007; 15-12-301-008; 15-12-301-009. Mayor Irvin called the public hearing to order. There were no members of the public present and wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the members of City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to close the public hearing. 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 CONSENT AGENDA 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. 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 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 22-0105 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a pedestrian bridge ownership, operation, and management agreement with Lincoln Prairie Aurora, LLC and Pulte Home Company, LLC related to the Lincoln Prairie Planned Development District This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-269 22-0232 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-270 22-0421 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from Lady T, Corp. at 1760 N Farnsworth). [Ward 1] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-271 22-0567 A Resolution authorizing the execution of labor agreement between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL/CIO (AFSCME) from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024 . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-272 22-0579 A Resolution approval to purchase computer equipment from Dell, Inc., Round Rock, TX in the amount of $20 0,000 for 2022. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-273 22-0580 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora, the City of Elgin, and Kane County; the participation in the 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-274 22-0585 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for Jericho Circle, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-064 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 22-0658 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-275 22-0671 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with RC Wegman Construction Company, 750 Morton Avenue, Aurora, IL, 60506 in an amount not to exceed $2,636,825 to provide Construction Management as Constructor (CMc) services for the Public Works Combined Maintenance Facility Project . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-276 22-0687 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Fox Valley Park District Regarding Land Conveyance This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-065 22-0690 A Resolution to award the Mason Avenue, Oliver Avenue, and Sard Avenue Water Main Replacement project located in Ward 4 to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 1785 West Armitage Ct., Addison, Illinois 60101 in the bid amount of eight-hundred seventeen thousand twenty-four Dollars and forty Cents ($817,024.40). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-277 22-0691 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the City of Aurora Fleet from National Auto Fleet Group and Coffman Truck Sales Inc. for $293,547.12. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-278 22-0698 An Ordinance Amending "Chapter 25, Article XI, Section 265, Definitions" of the Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-066 22-0702 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Replacement Vehicles for the City of Aurora Fleet from National Auto Fleet Group and Rush Truck Center in the amount of $1,665,830.18 . City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-279 22-0707 A Resolution to award a contract to Martam Construction, Inc. in the bid amount of $124,332.00 for the Galena Bridge (West Branch Fox River) Repair Project located in Ward 6 . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-280 22-0708 A Resolution Authorizing Intergovernmental Agreements with Aurora School Districts for Road Closure. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-281 22-0711 A Resolution to award the E. Downer Place Storm Sewer Extension project located in Ward 2 to Stokes Excavating, Inc., 903 Daisyfield Rd, Rockford, Illinois 61102 in the bid amount of one hundred sixty-three thousand one hundred twenty dollars and zero cents ($163,120.00) . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-282 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 22-0716 A Resolution to award the 2022 Manhole Rehabilitation - Contract A project located within all 10 wards to Archon Construction, 563 S. Route 53, Addison, Illinois 60101 in the bid amount of one hundred thirty-three thousand eight hundred forty-eight dollars and zero cents ($133,848.00) . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-283 22-0717 A Resolution to award the Root Street Water Main Replacement project located in Ward 2 to Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC, 217 W. John Street, Plano, Illinois 60545 in the bid amount of four hundred fourteen thousand three hundred fifty-six dollars and zero cents ($414,356.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-284 22-0718 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Inter-Governmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation to provide traffic signal maintenance and electrical energy responsibilities for the signal at US 30 and Eola Road. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-285 22-0721 A Resolution authorizing a contract with National Technologies NTI, LLC. (“NTI”) in a total contract amount not to exceed $1,082,114.00, for engineering and installation services related to fiber optic infrastructure at RiverEdge Park and the adjacent pedestrian bridge. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-286 22-0727 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to permit city staff to apply for an ITEP grant to extend the Commons Drive Multi-Use Path from Liberty Street to Raintree Road and the New York Street Multi-Use Path from Commons Drive to Station Boulevard, and to reserve local funding share to engineering and construction, if grant is awarded to the City . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-287 22-0728 A Resolution to award a contract to Berger Excavating Contractors in the amount of $9,201,733.50 and to appropriate $5,000,000.00 of MFT Funds for the Public Works Combined Maintenance Facility Mass Grading, Site Development and Salt Storage Dome Project . City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-288 22-0749 A Resolution authorizing a contract with Scientel Solutions, LLC. (“Scientel”) in a total contract amount not to exceed $494,227.80, for engineering and installation services related to WiFi and Situational Awareness at RiverEdge Park and the adjacent pedestrian bridge. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-289 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0762 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 13, 2022, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22-0724 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Belle Tire, 750 N State Route 59 . A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve 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 Enactment No: R22-290 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to suspend the rules to hear items of New Business. 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, Alderman Woerman 22-0763 A Resolution authorizing the City to apply for a $600,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for improvements at Phillips Park. 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 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 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 Enactment No: R22-291 22-0772 A Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to the National Telecommunications and Information Administration for a grant through the Middle Mile Grant Program . Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora, spoke regarding this item. John Russell, Grant Writer - City of Aurora, spoke regarding this item. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, spoke and responded to questions regarding this item. 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 Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R22-292 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 22-0774 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve and pay the bills. 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 CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. IN MEMORIAM - HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF AURORA'S STATESMAN BOB O'CONNOR Prior to the adjournment of the meeting, in Memoriam remarks were presented in honor of former Alderman-at-Large and 58th Mayor of Aurora, Robert J.O'Connor, who passed away on September 15, 2022. Mr. O'Connor served as an Alderman-at-Large in the City of Aurora from 1985 to 2021 and served as the 58th Mayor of Aurora from 2016 to 2017. Mayor Irvin, Alex Alexandrou and members of the City Council presented remarks in remembrance of "Bob" O'Connor who was one of Aurora's most dedicated public servants. "Bob" O'Connor was known as the statesman of Aurora who City of Aurora Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 27, 2022 will forever be remembered for his unwavering commitment to his beloved hometown. He will be greatly missed by all. ADJOURN Mayor Irvin adjourned the meeting at 7:39 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. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation. City of Aurora Page 11