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City Hall - 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday June 13, 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 Present: 12 - 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 John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Bugg. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Alderman Bugg. MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications Officer - City of Aurora, presented an overview of upcoming events in the City of Aurora. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2023 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 23-0356 A Resolution approving the appointment of Denise Zartmann to the city's Advisory Commission for Disabilities. A motion was made by Alderman Laesch 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 Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R23-158 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules for Public Comment and the following members of the public presented comment to the City Council: 1. Raymond Hull spoke regarding Ward 1 concerns. 2. Marjorie Logman spoke regarding housing and the aging population. CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Laesch and seconded by Alderman Bugg to remove item 23-0418 from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business. The motion carried by voice vote and item 23-0418 was removed from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business. With the removal of item 23-0418 from the Consent Agenda, a motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. 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 Laesch and Alderman Woerman 23-0048 A Resolution authorizing a five-year renewal of software products from CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, for a total award of $2,038,298.52. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-159 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2023 23-0176 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a 38-month agreement with 5 optional 1-year renewals for golf course management software from GolfNow, LLC of Orlando, FL for a maximum exchange of three tee times per day. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-160 23-0307 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Associated Bank Subdivision, Located at 301 West Galena Boulevard. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-161 23-0309 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right-of-Way for an Alley, on the Property Located at 301 West Galena Boulevard, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60506. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-035 23-0358 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Phase 2 Design Engineering Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc. in the not to exceed amount of $412,745.00, and the appropriation of $430,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the Sullivan Road - Edgelawn Dr to Golden Oaks Pkwy Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-162 23-0380 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $78.31 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland Park, KS, for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2023-2024 winter season. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-163 23-0384 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Taqueria Muniz & Restaurant at 518 S Lake St.). [Ward 4] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-164 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2023 23-0391 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with Duke's Root Control, Inc., Elgin, IL in the amount of $96,000.00 for sanitary sewer smoke testing in Wards 2, 3 and 4. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-165 23-0394 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with MBE Fence, Warrenville, IL in the amount of $257,700 to install new fencing at RiverEdge Park in Ward 1. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-166 23-0395 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Paulie's Pub & Grille, LLC at 444 N Eola Rd.). [Ward 7] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-167 23-0398 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B: On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from J&C Tutti Frutti, Inc. d/b/a Sushi Plus at 4302 E New York St #124). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-168 23-0446 A Resolution approving the appointment of Michael Nelson as Director of Community Events. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-169 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 23-0341 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #212 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to Del Webb - Phase I, South of Wolf’s Crossing, North of 111th Street, East of Eola and U.S. Route 30, Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-036 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2023 23-0347 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #215 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to Pedestrian Bridge - East, Lot 170 in Lincoln Crossing (Excepting Proposed Right-of-Way Take for Pedestrian Bridge), Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-037 23-0348 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #216 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to Pedestrian Bridge - West, South of Wolf’s Crossing, North of 111th Street, East of Eola and U.S. Route 30), Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-038 23-0349 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #217 for Maintenance and Repair of Private Roads and Outdoor Areas Del Webb - Phase 1, (South of Wolf’s Crossing, North of 111th Street, East of Eola and U.S. Route 30; Permanent Index Number: 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; 01-17-100-023), Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-039 23-0433 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, May 23, 2023, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2023 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 23-0424 An Ordinance amending ordinance No. 023-017 calling for a public hearing and a Joint Review Board meeting to consider the designation of a redevelopment project area and the approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of Aurora River Vine Tax Increment Financing District to reschedule the public hearing date. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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 Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-040 23-0418 An Ordinance calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area and the Approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment Financing District. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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, Alderman Woerman Nay: 1 - Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-041 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business. REPORT 23-0411 Corporate Funds Investment Report - First Quarter 2023 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented this report. This Report was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 13, 2023 23-0414 Treasurer's Report - March 2023. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented this report. This Report was discussed and filed. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 23-0464 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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 Laesch and Alderman Woerman CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:33 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 7