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City Hall - 2nd Floor Council City of Aurora Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday November 12, 2013 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:10 by Mayor Weisner, and the Roll was called. Present: 13 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin and Alderman Bob O'Connor PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF OCTOBER 22, 2013 and NOVEMBER 5, 2013 13-00694 Approval of the Minutes of the City Council Meeting held on October 22, 2013. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on October 22, 2013. Motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman 13-00656 Approval of the Minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on November 5th, 2013. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on November 5, 2013. Motion carried . Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2013 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 13-00782 Proclamation Recognizing Small Business Aurora Week 2013 Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Joseph Henning spoke briefly about small business awareness and resources programs throughout the week, and introduced past Chair of the Board Linda Pilmer, Chairman of the Board Keith Wheeler, and Jeff McLaughlin with Community Redevelopment. Mayor Weisner then recognized small businesses for their efforts and the benefits they bring to the community with an Official Proclamation, declaring the week of November 10th through the 16th, 2013 as Small Business Aurora Week in the City of Aurora. 13-00806 “Show You Care Kane” Presentation Pat Flaherty, vice chair of the Association for Individual Development board of directors, led a presentation, speaking on behalf of the thousands of residents in Kane County who suffer developmental disabilities. Mr. Flaherty spoke about how "Show You Care Kane" was formed to provide a stable and reliable funding source for the future of children with disabilities. Mr. Flaherty also spoke about the efforts of "Show You Care Kane" to pass a referendum that would allow a Kane County property tax levy to help fund their mission. Mr. Flaherty addressed several questions from Aldermen and Mayor Weisner . CONSENT AGENDA Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. Motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman 13-00713 A Resolution appropriating $941,750 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for snow removal for the 2013 - 2014 winter season. MFT Section 14-00000-00-GM This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-307 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2013 13-00722 Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Highway Salt in the Amount of $54.75 per Ton from Cargill Incorporated Salt Division, North Olmsted, Ohio and Liquid Calcium Chloride under the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement for the Division of Street Maintenance. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-308 13-00728 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a gasoline station use located at 287 S. Broadway, Aurora, Illinois 60505 (Aurora Redevelopment Company, LLC - AU27/1-13.323-Su - TV - Ward 2) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: O13-073 13-00733 Resolution approving the Final Plat Revision for Lot 1 of the White Oak West Resubdivision and granting a Variance to the lot area for the vacant 8.42 acre property located at 2121 Diehl Road and 1954 McKesson Street (White Oak West TMG, LLC - AU12/2-13.321-Fsd/R/V - JR/ST - Ward 1) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-309 13-00734 Resolution approving the Final Plan on Lot 1 of the White Oak West Resubdivision and granting a setback line variance for the vacant 8.42 acre property located at 2121 Diehl Road and 1954 McKesson Street (White Oak West TMG, LLC - AU12/2-13.322-Fpn/V - JR/ST - Ward 1) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-310 13-00735 An Ordinance granting a Special Use Permit for a Health and Human Services use, being a medical office located at 403 W. Galena Boulevard Aurora, Illinois (Trevino Properties, LLC - AU21/2-13.163-Su - TV - Ward 6) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O13-074 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2013 13-00738 Resolution to accept proposal for the purchase of a Storage Area Network (SAN) from CDW-G of Vernon Hills and additional consulting services from CDW-G and Merrimac Solutions, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $217,632.00 for the Aurora Police and Fire Departments. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-311 13-00739 Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Matthew and Heather Johnson for a temporary construction easement and accepting the dedication of a City Easement at 10 S. Calumet Avenue This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-312 13-00740 Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Aaron and Andrea Rolfe for a Temporary Construction Easement at 14 S. Calumet Avenue This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-313 13-00741 Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Sammy and Gilda Walls for a temporary construction easement and accepting the dedication of a permanent City Easement at 1314 W. Galena Boulevard. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-314 13-00742 Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Michael and Christi Johnson for a temporary construction easement and accepting the dedication of a City Easement at 1310 W. Galena Boulevard This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-315 13-00743 Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Casey and Erika Solgos for a temporary construction easement and accepting the dedication of a City Easement at 1304 W. Galena Boulevard This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-316 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2013 13-00744 Resolution authorizing an Easement Agreement between the City of Aurora and Terry and Stephanie Fox for a temporary construction easement at 3 S. Gladstone Avenue This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-317 13-00753 A resolution to amend the "Landscape Architecture Services Green Infrastructure Combined Sewer Overflow Control Project" contract with Hey and Associates 1444 N. Farnsworth Avenue, Suite 407 Aurora, Illinois 60505 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R13-318 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 13-00663 An Ordinance approving Revisions to Aurora’s Comprehensive Plan for property located on the West side of Orchard Road, North of The I-88 Tollway (The City of Aurora - SG01/4-13.131-COMP - TV - Ward 5) A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Saville, to allow a speaker to address City Council in regards to this item. The motion carried by voice vote. Mr. Goldsmith, representing Aurora Christian School, addressed City Council in regards to the property west of Orchard Rd., north of I88, and its OR designation as it relates to this item. Mr. Goldsmith requested City Council members to consider amending the designation to ORI. Mr. Bill Wiet explained that the Planning and Development Committee directed a study in this area for a comprehensive plan change. Wiet said the report adds flexibility to the office designation attached to this site, allowing City Council to consider multi-use facilities and reintroducing job creating manufacturing uses under this designation, in addition to the proposed multi-story office uses. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adopt this ordinance. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman Enactment No: O13-075 13-00683 Resolution Authorizing Approval of the City of Aurora 2014 Annual Action Plan for Federal Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Act Funding. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve this resolution. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2013 Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman Enactment No: R13- 319 NEW BUSINESS Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to suspend the rules to consider items under New Business. Motion carried by voice vote. 13-00830 A Resolution approving the appointment of City Council Committee Members A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman Enactment No: R13- 320 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 13-00827 AU15/1-13.447-Su - Special Use Petition on 1.97 acres to operate a not-for-profit institution of higher education for St. Augustine College located at 841 N. Lake Street by DOLAN-LIES, LLC (Ward 6 - JR) AU21/2-13.467-Rz - Rezoning Petition to rezone property from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 Single Family Dwelling District located at 121 N. Highland Avenue by THE CITY OF AURORA (Ward 4 - JR) The above Requests and Referrals were referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. REPORTS 13-00785 Treasurer’s Report - September 2013 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to accept and file this report. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2013 13-00793 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Third Quarter, 2013. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to accept and file this report. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 13-00645 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to allow speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. 13-00821 John Laesch of Aurora residing on Fourth Street requests permission to speak to City Council on behalf of Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice regarding Living Wage Ordinance. John Laesch, of Fourth St. in Aurora, spoke on behalf of Northern Illinois Jobs with Justice. Mr. Laesch spoke about the concept of living wage, and invited Council members to a public event being held at the Prisco Center on November 14th at 7:00 p.m. to talk about this concept. Ray Anderson of W. Downer Pl. in Aurora, complemented those responsible for making downtown beautiful this summer. Anderson also spoke about a petition to the Park District board to name one of the softball fields after Harvey Sterkel, and gave a brief history of Sterkel's accomplishments. Finally, Anderson expressed his gratitude for the quick response of Aurora Paramedics to his home in an emergency situation . ADJOURN Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7