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City Hall - Second Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday May 14, 2024 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 6:03 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, 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 Dispensa served as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the State Champion Warriors Hockey Club Varsity Team. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Alderman Bugg. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS 24-0359 Presentation of the 2024 Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation In honor of National Preservation Month, the Annual Mayor's Awards for Excellence in Historic Preservation were presented to residents. The Warriors Hockey Club Varsity Team 2024 State Champions were recognized and congratulated on their excellent season and presented with a Mayoral Proclamation in honor of their achievements. National Senior Fraud Awareness Day was recognized. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 24-0077 A Resolution authorizing reappointment of Mavis Bates and the appointment of Tim Pollowy, Mariza Martinez, Cornelius Mack to the Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-138 24-0285 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of L.Dawn D'Orazio to the Civilian Review Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-139 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Dawn Cavagnatto spoke in opposition to item 24-0197. 2. Chuck Rohls spoke in opposition to item 24-0197. 3. Mary Olson spoke in opposition to item 24-0197. 4. Vanessa Liveris spoke regarding the Lions Club Aurora Carillon Stonegate Community and their appreciation for members of the Aurora Police Department who spoke with them. 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 Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. 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 23-0959 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant award of $258,461.25 from the Illinois State Police for reimbursement of Next Generation 911 (NG911) improvements completed. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-140 24-0095 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development and Approving the Fazal Plan Description for the Property Located at 1125 Aurora Avenue. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O24-032 24-0096 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Fazal Subdivision, Located at 1125 Aurora Avenue. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-141 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 24-0097 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan for the Fazal Subdivision, Located at 1125 Aurora Avenue for a Retail Sales or Service (2100) Use, Restaurant with a Drive-through Facility (2530) Use, and a Gasoline Station (2831) Use This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-142 24-0248 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales/Gas Station Beer & Wine Only liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from DAMJ TEAM, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven #32202G at 1202 N Eola Rd, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-143 24-0258 A Resolution approving estimated payments in the amount of $122,000.00 to Macon County Law Enforcement in partnership with Richland Community College for police recruit training, lodging, and meals in 2024. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-144 24-0260 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a 3-year subscription for remote desktop connectivity software to Optiv Security, Inc., of Denver, CO, for $134,109.12. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-145 24-0273 A Resolution awarding West Hauling Landscaping, and Tavarez and Sons Lawn Care, IL as the 2024 contractors with a possible 2-year extension for Lawn Mowing Services (as a part of the Special Lawn Mowing Support program) within the City of Aurora Illinois. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-146 24-0278 A Resolution authorizing the increase of $23,421 to the purchase price for the 2024 E-ONE cyclone Custom HR 100 Aerial Truck for a total of $1,323,686. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-147 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 24-0281 A Resolution to award the Marion Ave., Lafayette St., and Seminary Ave. Sewer Separation project located in Wards 3 and 4 to Performance Construction & Engineering, LCC of Plano, IL in the bid amount of $1,027,780.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-148 24-0286 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of Bid pricing from Various Contractors for Supplemental Snow Removal Services and Snow and Ice Control Services for a two year contract with optional two one year extensions for the Division of Street Maintenance. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-149 24-0288 A Resolution to award the Heathercrest Subdivision Water Main Improvements project located in Ward 5 to Brandt Excavating, Inc of Morris, IL in the bid amount of $2,908,475.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-150 24-0303 A Resolution requesting approval to continue with Bentek Benefits Technology of Palm Beach Gardens, FL as the City's Benefits Enrollment and Administration Software provider one additional year for an amount not to exceed $65,500. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-151 24-0306 A Resolution authorizing a change order to the contract awarded to Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) for a combined Scheduling, Time and Attendance solution in the amount of $48,600. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-152 24-0307 A Resolution to award $243,686.00 to NTI National Technologies (NTI), Downers Grove, IL, to provide an alternate fiber infrastructure route to the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity Habitat Green Freedom Subdivision. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-153 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 24-0332 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 23, 2024, City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 24-0335 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right of Way for the proposed Peyton Circle located at 3100 Del Webb Boulevard, being south of Del Webb Boulevard and east of Eola Road This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-154 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 24-0197 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Crowne Industries, LTD, 651 S. Sutton Rd., Suite #214, Streamwood, IL 60107 in the amount of $1,383,869.00 for construction of a new fueling station at the new Public Works Facility. Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-155 24-0228 A Resolution authorizing the City to accept a grant from Petco Love in the amount of $2,500. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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: R24-156 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 24-0259 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to increase the Purchase Order for RC Wegman Construction Company, 750 Morton Avenue, Aurora, IL, 60506 by the amount of $153,825.00 for bid package 4 (shelving), which is part of the Public Works Combined Maintenance Facility Project. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. Alderman Woerman recused himself from the discussion and vote on this item and left the City Council Chambers during discussion and vote on 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 Laesch Enactment No: R24-157 24-0304 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase CCTV devices from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502 for $15,247.38. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote with Alderman Mesiacos voting "Present": Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-158 24-0318 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase a 3-year subscription for License Plate Reader (LPR) Hosting Services for $15,000 and a 3-year subscription for LPR integration services for $72,000 from Motorola Solutions, Inc., 500 W. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60661, for a total purchase of $87,000. Lt. Wolcott - Aurora Police Department, and Patrick Collins, Assistant Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Franco 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: R24-159 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 24-0319 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor or the Aurora Police Department Chief of Police to enter into an agreement between the City of Aurora, Illinois and Chicago Premium Outlets, LLC 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: R24-160 24-0320 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase License Plate Readers from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502 for $61,520.00. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote with Alderman Mesiacos voting "Present": Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-161 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to suspend the rules to hear items of 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 24-0344 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of a 0.07-Acre Property Located at 112 Woodlawn Avenue for the Price of $49,000.00 to Facilitate the Demolition of a Non-Conforming and Blighted Property. 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: R24-162 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final May 14, 2024 REPORT There were no reports presented at this meeting. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 24-0370 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: 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 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to enter into Closed Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss the purchase or lease of real property for the use of the public body, and thereafter adjourn the City Council meeting with no further final action or public business to take place. The motion carried by the following vote and the regular session of this City Council meeting adjourned at 7:15 prior to convening in Closed Session at 7:20 p.m. 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 ADJOURN The open City Council meeting adjourned to Closed Session at 7:15 p.m. The Closed Session meeting convened at 7:20 p.m. and adjourned at 7:31 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.us. 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