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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 October 25, 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 6:02 p.m. and the roll was called. 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 Aurora 4th grader Anish Pothanachetty. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Madhuri Gadre of Aurora. 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 Mayor Irvin presented a Mayoral Proclamation to Matea Valley student, Harshasree Gangasani, recognizing the Sewa Diwali Food Drive 2022 - Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Aurora. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 25, 2022 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0790 A Resolution approving the appointment of Ava Parks to the Aurora Youth Council. 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: 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: R22-302 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comment to the City Council: 1. David Cannon spoke in opposition to item 22-1820. 2. Matthew Orr spoke in opposition to the redevelopment agreement associated with item 22-1820. 3. John Laesch spoke in opposition to item 22-1820. 4. Charlie Seibert of Fox Valley Building Trades spoke in support of item 22-1820. 5. Rick Whitcomb of Fox Valley Building Trades spoke in support of item 22-1820. 6. Joel Pyle of IBEW Local 461 spoke in support of item 22-1820. 7. Shannon Buckley spoke in opposition to item 22-1820. 8. Leo Wright of FH Pashen spoke in support of item 22-1820. 9. Cort Carlson of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitor's Bureau (AACVB) spoke in support of item 22-1820. 10. Shannon Cameron spoke in opposition to item 22-1820 and spoke regarding the homeless situation in Aurora. 11. Nathan Sheppard spoke in opposition to item 22-1820 and the need for affordable housing in Aurora. 12. Nicole Mullins spoke in opposition to item 22-1820. 13. Rachel Peters spoke in support of item 22-1820. 14. Brian Hooker of the Carpenter's Union spoke in support of item 22-1820. 15. Ram Tyagi spoke on behalf of the Cambridge Countryside Neighborhood in opposition to item 22-1820. 16. Francis Cedro spoke in opposition to item 22-1820. 17. Jim Buzzard spoke in opposition to item 22-1820. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 25, 2022 CONSENT AGENDA Prior to the reading of the Consent Agenda, Mayor Irvin asked that the City Clerk remove item 22-0589 and item 22-0591 from the Consent Agenda and place both items under Unfinished Business. Both items were moved to Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda as read without item 22-0589 and item 22-0591. 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 22-0195 A Resolution requesting approval to provide $100,000 in funding to continue providing internet access to remote community learning centers for low-income kids/residents throughout the City of Aurora. Total amount will not exceed $100,000 annually. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-303 22-0715 A Resolution approving the Fourth Amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora, the City of Naperville, and the Naperville Township Road District to widen North Aurora Road in the vicinity of the CN Railway Crossing and to appropriate $290,000.00 of MFT Funds for the project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-304 22-0746 An Ordinance amending Chapter 15 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the solicitation and acceptance of public or private donations by City officers and employees. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-069 22-0750 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 26 for the Water Production Division in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 to Layne Christensen Company, Aurora, IL. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-305 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 25, 2022 22-0754 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lot 1 of Pacifica Riverview Subdivision on property located at 309 N. River Street and a portion of 201 N. River Street, being at the southeast corner of Vine Street and N. River Street This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-306 22-0766 A Resolution requesting approval for Equipment Transfer Agreement with SprintCom, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, for the communication shelter located at 1325 W. Indian Trail Road. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-307 22-0768 A Resolution to Award a Contract to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. for the Main Pump Station - Pump No. 4 Replacement project in the amount of $67,000.00 for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-308 22-0769 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora Fleet from various vendors, through Sourcewell, in the amount of $1,676,567.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-309 22-0785 An Ordinance Annexing Property Located at 652 Hartford Avenue to the City of Aurora, Illinois, 60506. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-070 22-0804 A Resolution Authorizing New Commercial Lease Agreements with Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for Commercial Space at the ATC and Route 59 Train Stations. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-310 22-0805 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #188232501. This Motion was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 25, 2022 22-0812 A Resolution authorizing the execution of documents with the Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley to establish a Designated Fund to be known as the Financial Empowerment Center Fund. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-311 22-0813 A Resolution Authorizing a New Commercial Lease Agreement with Antonio Chavez, d/b/a Tony’s Hair Stop for Commercial Space at the Aurora Transportation Center. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-312 22-0818 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize existing Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) funds to purchase 40 Getac portable computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora Public Safety Departments from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-313 22-0819 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Restatement and Amendment of Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Between the City of Aurora and the Support Companies, LLC, for the Real Property located at 1 East Benton Street. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-314 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0827 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, October 11, 2022, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 22-0839 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Stormwater Control Easement Located at 425 East New York Street. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-315 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 25, 2022 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22-0589 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and Approving the Pacifica Riverview Plan Description for the property located at 309 N. River Street and a portion of 201 N. River Street, being at the southeast corner of Vine Street and N. River Street 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, Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: O22-071 22-0591 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Pacifica Riverview Subdivision on property located at 309 N. River Street and 201 N. River Street 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: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman, Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R22-316 22-0820 An Ordinance Authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement for the Hollywood Casino Development in the City of Aurora, Illinois. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. 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: 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: O22-072 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 25, 2022 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to suspend the rules to hear items under New Business. 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, Alderman Jenkins 22-0861 A Resolution pursuant to Section 2-277 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to the qualifications of department heads. 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: R22-317 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 22-0862 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve and pay the bills. 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 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 8:00 p.m. Submitted by: _________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final October 25, 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 8