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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 September 12, 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 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called. Alderman Bugg was absent for roll call but arrived at the meeting at 6:07 p.m. Present: 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman Tolliver. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Alderman Donnell. MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS There was no report presented at this meeting. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 23-0638 A Resolution approving the appointment of Sumera Galvez to the Human Relations Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Franco 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R23-252 23-0640 A Resolution approving the appointment of David Pedersen to the Bicycle, Pedestrian, & Transit Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R23-253 23-0641 A Resolution approving the appointments of Adwik Panda and Sai Sravya Yetukuri to the Aurora Youth Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R23-254 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people addressed the City Council: 1. Angela Collier spoke regarding grants and expressed her appreciation. 2. Sandra Bails spoke regarding Samuel's Place. 3. Joyce Reevs spoke regarding Hesed House. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman 23-0260 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement to replace the Central Fire Station, bay floor Heaters with Artlip and Sons, Inc in the amount of $79,819.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-255 23-0584 A Resolution to purchase ten (10) Self Contained Breathing Apparatus from Municipal Emergency Services for $100,080.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-256 23-0605 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-257 23-0606 A Resolution establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Advantage HMO (BCBS) for Group Health Care Services for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-258 23-0607 A Resolution establishing OAP and Value HSA(HDHP) Health Insurance Plans and Rates Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-259 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 23-0608 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-260 23-0616 A Resolution authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO and Value HSA(HDHP) Group Health, Prescription Benefits Management (PBM), Flexible Spending, Dental, Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan Administration for period January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-261 23-0618 A Resolution authorizing the Ward 1 Business Grant Program 50/50 match up to $5,000.00 per project per year for any qualifying businesses for the purpose of upgrading or improving the exterior of their property. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-262 23-0623 A Resolution establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-263 23-0630 An Ordinance authorizing the purchase of 3.16 ac property located at 7S330 Eola Road to facilitate the construction of a new Fire Station #9. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-056 23-0634 An Ordinance Amending "Chapter 25, Article XI, Sec. 25-266" of the Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O23-057 23-0635 A Resolution to approve Change Order #1 with Geneva Construction Co. in the amount of $160,000.00 for the Spruce Street Watermain Repair and additional City-Wide Resurfacing Project costs. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-264 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 23-0639 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into a professional services agreement with Olea Networks, Inc. DBA Olea Edge Analytics, Bee Cave, TX for large water meter sensor and analytical services in the amount of $285,300. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-265 23-0642 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC, 217 W. John Street, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of eight hundred fifty-eight thousand, eight hundred seventy-eight dollars and zero cents ($858,878.00) for the East Park Ave & South Ave Sewer Separation & Water Main Replacement project located in Wards 3 & 4. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-266 23-0651 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract with Tatisco, Inc., Yorkville, IL in the amount of $219,179.90, for the installation of new River Railing near the west Benton Street Bridge and replacement of deteriorated railing near the Tivoli Plaza. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-267 23-0655 A Resolution increasing the authorized amount due to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the City's share of the IL Route 34 Grade Crossing Structure over the CN RR project to $320,509.59. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-268 23-0675 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to accept per ton dump fees from Rochelle Landfill for the disposal of non-special and special excavated spoils. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-269 23-0693 A Resolution authorizing Sun Life Insurance to provide life insurance services for January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-270 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 23-0053 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Village Bible Church Parking Lot Improvement, 1401 W Galena Blvd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-271 23-0676 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for West Aurora Plaza Resubdivision, West Galena Bl between Redwood Dr and East of N. Constitution Dr. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-272 23-0707 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Sullivan Road Industrial, 2200 W. Sullivan Rd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-273 23-0708 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Aurora University - New Dormitory, 398 S Evanslawn Av. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-274 23-0711 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Jet Brite Car Wash, 1427 N. Farnsworth. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-275 23-0712 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 22, 2023, City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 23-0722 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for EASD Adventure Program, 1480 Reckinger Rd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R23-276 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 23-0727 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 5, 2023, Special City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 23-0636 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the 110 Cross Street Plan Description and amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to an underlying zoning of DF Downtown Fringe District for the property located at 110 Cross Street and 213 S. River Street A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-058 23-0637 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for property located at 110 Cross Street for a Restaurant/Food and Beverage Services (2500) Use and Multi-Family Dwelling (1140) Use A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R23-277 23-0647 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to enter into an amended contract not to exceed the amount of $6,246,715.00 with Axon Enterprises, Inc for the continued support of body-worn and in-squad cameras, TASERS, and an associated suite of related services provided by Axon Enterprises for the Aurora Police Department. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R23-278 23-0682 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora River Vine Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Saville 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-059 23-0681 An Ordinance Designating the River Vine Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Saville 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-060 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 23-0683 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora River Vine 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-061 23-0685 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan and Project. A motion was made by Alderman Saville 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-062 23-0684 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment Financing District Redevelopment Project Area. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-063 23-0686 An Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing For The City Of Aurora Cross Street Tax Increment Financing District. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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 12, 2023 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: O23-064 23-0687 A Resolution ratifying the Purchase of Upgraded SCADA System Software for the Water Production Division. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R23-279 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to suspend the rules to consider 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman 23-0723 A Resolution Granting the Advice and Consent of the City Council to the Mayor's Appointment of Alderperson Brandon Tolliver to the standing committees of the City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R23-280 REPORT There were no reports at this meeting. City of Aurora Page 10 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 12, 2023 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 23-0737 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Mesiacos to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:55 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