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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 January 24, 2023 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 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 Jim Birchall, Chief Public Facilities Officer and Derrick Winston, Director of Public Facilities. INVOCATION Prior to the Invocation, a moment of silence was observed in honor of the lives lost at the recent mass shootings in California. The Invocation was led by Lama Norbu Samdup of the Buddhist Studies and Meditation Center in Pacifica Square. Mayor Irvin presented Lama Norbu Samdup with a Mayoral Commendation and thanked him for leading the Invocation this evening. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins 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 January 24, 2023 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS The following staff members were recognized with the Mayor's Award of Excellence for their achievements: Julian Spencer, City of Aurora IT Department, for successfully passing the CompTIA Security+ Certification Exam. Trevor Dick, Mayor's Office of Economic Development, for being named 2022 Kane County Planner of the Year. Officer Bryan Hammond of the Aurora Police Department for receiving the 2022 Exceptional Service Award from the ATF Chicago Division. Also recognized were 911 Telecom team members Jacqueline Hobday, Lindsey Evans and Jillian Turner for successfully passing the CMCP Certification Exam through the National Emergency Number Association. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-1070 A Resolution approving the appointment of Joseph Weber to the Aurora Airport 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, Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R23-002 22-1071 A Resolution approving the re-appointment of Colette Rozanski, Dr. Adrian Talley, Dr. Jeff Craig, Patricia Rooney, Lynor Johnson, Dr. Mark Curtis-Chavez, Dr. Lisa Hichens, and Dr. Collette House to the Aurora Education 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, Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R23-003 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2023 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people addressed City Council: David Cannon spoke regarding Hello Fresh/Factor 75 Julia Hirschberg spoke regarding Hello Fresh/Factor 75 Nate Pichler spoke regarding Hello Fresh/Factor 75 Sandra Orozco spoke regarding Hello Fresh/Factor 75 Nicole Mullins spoke regarding Hello Fresh/Factor 75 Mercy Galicia spoke regarding the Illinois Tejano Organization John Laesch spoke regarding grants money available for the City of Aurora Dan Hites spoke regarding Aurora Downtown PUBLIC HEARINGS 23-0010 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area #213 Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4C located at 4275 Ferry Road 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:07-04-102-007; 07-04-102-008; 07-04-102-003; 07-04-102-016 and 07-04-102-021 Mayor Irvin called the public hearing to order. There were no members of the public wishing to be heard for purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to close and adjourn this public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and the hearing adjourned: 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 23-0011 Public Hearing Only - Special Service Area #214 Liberty Meadows located at 657 Wolverine Drive 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:07-19-101-021 Mayor Irvin called the public hearing to order. There were no members of the public wishing to be heard for purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman and seconded by Alderwoman to close and adjourn this public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and the hearing adjourned: City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2023 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 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and 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: 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 22-0575 A Resolution to award a contract for a five-year IT Service Management (ITSM) software to Ivanti, of Salt Lake City, UT, for $391,893.39. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-004 22-0966 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat and Plan for Habitat Green Freedom Subdivision, located at 1921 Jericho Road This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-005 22-0995 A Resolution authorizing a SharePoint migration agreement with Burwood Group, Inc., Chicago, IL, for a total amount not to exceed $307,800. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-006 22-1014 A Resolution to award a contract for a three-year Managed Phone Service Partnership to Sentinel, of Downers Grove, for $307,102.96. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-007 22-1016 A Resolution requesting approval for a three-year software maintenance renewal agreement with Zencity Technologies US Inc. for the Zencity platform in the total amount of $264,000. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-008 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2023 22-1046 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: Onsite Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Telugu Ruchulu of Aurora LLC, d/b/a Nawabi Hyderabad House at 4448 E. New York Street, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-009 22-1062 A Resolution to accept agreement number 53468-0001 between the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) & the City of Aurora for the Corridor Improvements Grant Program Grant for the IT Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-010 22-1063 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Calvary Temple Church Plan Description on 107.3 Acres for Property Located at 9S200 State Route 59 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-003 22-1067 A Resolution establishing a yearly fee for Liquor License Endorsements and maximum violation fees for licensees related to Chapter 6, "Alcoholic Liquor" of the Code of Ordinances. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-011 22-1069 An Ordinance amending Chapter 41.5 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to Special Events. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-004 22-1072 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Fox Valley Park District d/b/a Orchard Valley Golf Course at 2411 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora). [Ward 5] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-012 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2023 22-1073 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Black Pepper Lounge, LLC d/b/a Black Pepper Lounge at 1515 Butterfield Rd., Unit #119, Aurora). [Ward 1] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-013 23-0001 A Resolution to adopt unit prices provided by two respondents for 2023 Electrical Supplies for the Electrical Division. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-014 23-0002 A Resolution to adopt unit prices submitted by Utility Dynamics Corporation, 23 Commerce Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 for 2023 Electrical Services. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-015 23-0003 A Resolution authorizing the execution of an Engineering Agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company in the not to exceed amount of $226,616.00, and the appropriation of $226,616.00 of MFT Funds for the 2023-2024 Bridge Inspections. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-016 23-0012 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Worker's Compensation Claim #188812841-001 This Recommendation was approved. 23-0013 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged Sales liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Sunshine Pantry, LLC, d/b/a Sunshine Pantry at 2958 Ogden Ave., Aurora). [Ward 8] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-017 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2023 23-0019 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art establishments in the City of Aurora in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments". This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-018 23-0026 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief of Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in worker's compensation claim #188378080 This Recommendation was approved. 23-0041 A Resolution approving the appointment of James J. Birchall as Chief Public Facilities Officer. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-019 23-0043 A Resolution approving the appointment of Derrick R. Winston as Director of Public Facilities. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-020 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 23-0022 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 10, 2023, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as read. 22-1039 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for QT9 Software- Parking Lot Addition, 2731 Beverly Dr. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-021 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2023 23-0023 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Stormwater Management Purposes to be Designated as SSA 212 Related to Lincoln Prairie Subdivision by Del Webb, Phase 1 (South of Wolf’s Crossing, North of 111th, East of Eola and US Route 30), Aurora, Illinois, and Calling for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PINS: 01-18-200-001; 01-18-200-002; 01-18-200-003; 01-18-400-005; 01-18-400-006; 01-18-100-010; 01-17-100-021; and 01-17-100-023. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-005 23-0028 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Maintenance of Appurtenances to the East Side of the Eola Road Pedestrian Bridge to be Designated as SSA 215 (East of Eola Road and South of Wolf's Crossing Road, North of 111th Street), Aurora, Illinois, and Calling for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith Part of PIN: 07-01-18-201-001-0000. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-006 23-0030 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Maintenance of Appurtenances to the West Side of the Eola Road Pedestrian Bridge to be Designated as SSA 216 (West of Eola Road and South of Wolf's Crossing Road, North of 111th Street), Aurora, Illinois, and Calling for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith Part of PIN: 07-01-18-100-011-0000. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-007 23-0031 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area for Maintenance and Repair of Private Roads and Outdoor Areas to be Designated as SSA 217 for Lincoln Prairie Subdivision by Del Webb Phase 1, (South of Wolf’s Crossing, North of 111th, East of Eola and US Route 30), Aurora, Illinois, and Calling for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith PINS: 01-18-200-001; 01-18-200-002; 01-18-200-003; 01-18-400-005; 01-18-400-006; 01-18-100-010; 01-17-100-021; and 01-17-100-023. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-008 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final January 24, 2023 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items of Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 23-0058 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: 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. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to adjourn. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:59 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 9