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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 March 28, 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 Pro Tem Franco called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 11 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron Woerman and Alderman Sherman Jenkins Absent: 2 - Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Mayor Richard Irvin APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Zuniga served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Zaid Kazmi, a Senior at Matea Valley High School. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Shaykh Rizwan Ali of the Islamic Center of Naperville. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to Dr. Jamal Tayh and Shaykh Rizwan Ali. The Mayor's Award of Excellence in Youth Leadership was presented to Sabha Fatima, Shanza Khan and Zaid Kazmi. Mayor Pro Tem Franco presented a Mayoral Proclamation for the Holy Month of Ramadan. A moment of silence was observed in honor of the passing of Whitey Peters, former 5th Ward Alderman. Members of the City Council presented comments in remembrance of Mr. Peters. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 23-0186 A Resolution approving the appointment of Curtis Wilson to the African American Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins 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 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R23-078 23-0194 A Resolution approving the appointment of Judy Durham to the Civilian Review Board. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins 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 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R23-079 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Attorney Stuart Peterson spoke regarding mobile food units. 2. Matthew Orr spoke regarding mobile food units. 3. Leo Ortega spoke regarding mobile food units. 4. Raul Sanchez spoke regarding mobile food units. 5. Russell Woerman spoke in support of Ron Woerman. 6. Fernando Martinez spoke regarding mobile food units. 7. Terri Jeffries spoke regarding mobile food units. 8. Carlos Martinez spoke regarding mobile food units. PUBLIC HEARINGS 23-0161 Public Hearing Only -- Special Service Area #212 Related to Lincoln Prairie Subdivision by Del Webb, Phase 1 (South of Wolf's Crossing, North of 111th, East of Eola and U.S. Route 30), Aurora, Illinois and calling for a public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora, Will County and providing 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. Mayor Pro Tem Franco opened the public hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Donnell 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 Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins 23-0162 Public Hearing Only -- Special Service Area #215 Related to East Side of the Eola Road Pedestrian Bridge (East of Eola Road and South of Wolf's Crossing Road, North of 111th Street), Aurora, Illinois and calling for a public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora, Will County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PINS: 07-01-18-201-001-0000 Mayor Pro Tem Franco opened the public hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins 23-0163 Public Hearing Only -- Special Service Area #216 Related to West Side of the Eola Road Pedestrian Bridge (West of Eola Road and South of Wolf's Crossing Road, North of 111th Street), Aurora, Illinois and calling for a public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora, Will County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PINS: 07-01-18-100-011-0000. Mayor Pro Tem Franco opened the public hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Jenkins 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 Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins 23-0166 Public Hearing Only -- Special Service Area #217 Related to the Maintenance and Repair of Private Roads and Outdoor Areas (South of Wolf's Crossing, North of 111th Street, East of Eola and US Route 30), Aurora, Illinois and calling for a public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora, Will County and providing 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; and01-17-100-023 Mayor Pro Tem Franco opened the public hearing. There were no members of the public wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from the City Council. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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 Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve all items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agendas. The motion carried by the following vote: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins. 23-0130 A Resolution authorizing ratification of the purchase of eight (8) SCBA's (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) and a TIC (Thermal Imaging Camera) for $75,069 from Municipal Emergency Services. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-080 23-0152 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of bid pricing for the purchase of radiograph equipment for the Phillips Park Zoo, from MinXray Inc., in the amount of $50,408. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-081 23-0199 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC in the amount of one million, thirty-eight thousand, seven hundred eighty dollars and zero cents ($1,038,780.00) for the Hinman Ave & 2nd Ave Sewer Separation & Water Main Replacement project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-082 23-0202 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a Retainer Engineering Services Agreement between Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. and the City of Aurora for Services at the Aurora Municipal Airport. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-083 23-0203 A Resolution awarding Cox Landscaping LLC, Yorkville, IL as the 2023 contractor for Downtown mowing and landscape maintenance with the option for two (2) one year extensions. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-084 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 23-0204 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Packaged Sales (Beer and Wine Only) liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Payal and Jashoda, Inc., d/b/a 7-Eleven #33814B at 1790 N Farnsworth Ave.). [Ward 1] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-085 23-0206 A Resolution requesting the designation of Bilter Road from Farnsworth Avenue to Eola Road as a Federal Aid Urban Route. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-086 23-0208 A Resolution requesting the designation of Eola Road from US 30 to Keating Drive as a Federal Aid Urban Route. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-087 23-0212 A Resolution Authorizing Approval Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2023-#2 - HOME-ARP Needs Assessment Findings and Recommendations This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-088 23-0217 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 #189631894. This Recommendation was approved on the Consent Agenda. 23-0222 A Resolution authorizing approval of a 3-year renewal of software licenses for Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), Records Management System (RMS) at a total cost of $1,023,986.27 from Intergraph Corporation, 305 Telegraph Way, Madison, AL. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-089 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 23-0167 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area #213 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to Real Property Commonly Known as Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4C, Located at 4275 Ferry Road, Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-018 23-0168 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area #214 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to Real Property Commonly Known as Liberty Meadows, Located at 4275 Ferry Road, Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-019 23-0233 A Resolution approving reduction No. 1 for Senior Living Roadway Improvements, 195 Fox Valley Center. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-090 23-0236 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, March 14, 2023, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as read on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 23-0138 An Ordinance Granting a Conditional Use Permit for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) Use on the Property located at 1350 N. Orchard Road Alderman Woerman recused himself and left the room during the discussion and vote on this item. Petitioners from AuraLight Dispensary gave a presentation regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: O23-020 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 23-0198 An Ordinance amending Chapter 25, Article XII entitled "Mobile Food Unit Vendors" of the Code of Ordinances. Alex Voigt, Deputy Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, spoke and responded to questions regarding this item. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, spoke regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Llamas to approve this item. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Woerman to amend the original motion to approve this item by adding an implementation date of January 1, 2024 to enforce the location provisions. Alderman Franco retracted his motion to amend the original motion to approve. Additional discussion was held regarding the original motion to approve this item. A subsequent motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Woerman to amend the motion to approve this item to include that the implementation of the location provision, specifically relating to the distance requirement for existing registered mobile food unit vendors, will take effect on January 1, 2024. The motion to amend carried by voice vote and the item was amended as stated. The motion to approve this item as amended carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: O23-021 23-0218 A Resolution Authorizing Approval of the 2023 Historic Preservation Grants and Allowing the Mayor to enter into Historic Preservation Grant Agreements and Addendums Jill Morgan, Planner - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Donnell 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 Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R23-091 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 28, 2023 NEW BUSINESS 23-0255 An Ordinance extending the moratorium on Chapter 25, Article XI Mobile Food Unit Vendors until April 12, 2023. Due to the passage of item 23-0198, this item was not discussed and no vote was taken. REPORT There were no reports at this meeting. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 23-0254 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins 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 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 Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:31 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. 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