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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 July 08, 2014 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council meeting was called to order at 6:13 p.m. by Mayor Weisner, and the Roll was called. Present: 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin and Alderman Bob O'Connor Absent: 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF JUNE 24, 2014 and JULY 1, 2014 14-00541 Approval of the Minutes of the June 24, 2014 City Council meeting . Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to approve the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on June 24, 2014. Motion carried by voice vote. 14-00551 Approval of the Minutes of the July 1, 2014 Special City Council meeting. Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to approve the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on July 1, 2014. Motion carried by voice vote. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Peters City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2014 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to appoint Officer Martinez as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 14-00245 A Resolution Appointing Paul Chabez, Jr. and Reappointing Paul Buddy, Terry Bohr, Kevin Ream, Mike Kluber, Richard Ray and Michael Cotteleer to the Permanent Building and Fire Code Committee. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. The motion carried unanimously. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R14-170 14-00413 A Resolution Appointing Jacqueline Herrarte-Arellano and Mark Rising to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board). A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve this resolution. The motion carried unanimously. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R14-171 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Saville, to move item #14-00469 to Unfinished Business to allow for a Public Hearing. Motion carried unanimously. Alderman Donnell moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to move item #14-00328 to Unfinished Business. Motion carried unanimously. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the remainder of the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2014 14-00323 An Ordinance Granting a Variance for parking setbacks due to the IDOT taking located at 956-996 N. State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois 60504 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-038 14-00329 An Ordinance Granting a Variance from the enclosed parking standards within the R-5 Zoning District to convert the existing 3 car garage into office space located at 523-531 N. Edgelawn Drive, Aurora, Illinois 60506 . This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-039 14-00421 An Ordinance Granting a Variance Petition reducing side and rear yard setbacks to allow for a single car detached 20 foot by 12 foot garage at 214 N. Chestnut Street, Aurora, Illinois 60506 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O14-040 14-00428 A Resolution approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Aurora, Illinois and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for sharing of geospatial data. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-172 14-00448 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt In The Amount of $70.44 Per Ton from Morton Salt Inc. Chicago, IL for the Division of Street Maintenance . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-173 14-00449 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Approve the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois, to Execute the Construction Engineering Agreement with TranSystems and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Acquisitions, Construction and Engineering Services related to the Ohio Street Bridge Replacement Project . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-174 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2014 14-00453 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to approve the Local Agency Agreement for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois and execute the Phase II Engineering Services Agreement with HR Green, Inc. for the East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh Drive) Project, Section 14-00210-02-PV . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-175 14-00467 A Resolution Approving the Final Plan on Lot 61 of Lehigh Station Subdivision, Unit 2 for a mixed use building located at southwest corner of Milford Lane and Station Boulevard, Aurora, Illinois This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-176 14-00475 A resolution appropriating $1,209,480 of Motor Fuel Tax Funds for snow removal for the 2014 - 2015 winter season. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-177 14-00476 A Resolution Authorizing the Annual Renewal of Checkpoint Firewall Platforms and Related Software and Peripherals Maintenance Services with Guardian Technologies, Inc., Aurora, Illinois in the Amount of $62,277.24 for the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-178 14-00481 A Resolution approving a Preservation Grant to Kristoffer Schroeder for the property located at 211 Center Avenue, Aurora, Illinois. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-179 14-00489 A Resolution approving of the Wright Express Fleet Card for refueling of City vehicles as a backup to the Central Garage fuel station). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-180 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2014 14-00498 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Program Funding Agreement with Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in the amount of $100,000.00 for eligible uses in connection with the Illinois Recycling Grants Program (IRGP) for Aurora, Illinois. This Reports/Studies was adopted. Enactment No: R14-181 14-00499 A Resolution to ratify the purchase of street light poles in the total amount of $48,996 from Ameron Pole Products . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-182 14-00503 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract to purchase real property known as 1044 Gates Street, Aurora, Illinois . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R14-183 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14-00328 A Resolution approving a Final Plan Revision on 10.13 acres of the southern campus for Aurora University located at 347 S. Gladstone Avenue Alderman Donnell requested to see the landscape plan amended to have the 6 foot fence and landscaping placed between the new parking lot, and the neighbors on Southlawn. Chief Development Services Officer Bill Wiet said they would make the change to the resolution if the Council so desired. Attorney Bruce Goldsmith confirmed, on behalf of Aurora University, that they have agreed to the above mentioned change. Alderman Donnell moved, seconded by Alderman Peters, to amend the proposed resolution to include the 6 foot board-on-board fence and landscaping between the new parking lot and the neighbors on Southlawn Pl. The motion carried unanimously. Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to approve the Resolution as amended. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Enactment No: R14-184 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2014 14-00469 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora, the County of Kane, and the City of Elgin; the participation in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program; and the use of the City of Aurora's portion toward special equipment purchases. Aurora Police Department Lieutenant Abbs spoke briefly in regards to this item. Mayor Weisner opened the Public Hearing relating to this agenda item. Mayor Weisner asked if there were any speakers. There being no speakers, motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Mervine moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve this resolution. The motion carried by unanimous vote. Enactment No: R14-185 14-00485 An Ordinance Amending Article VI of Chapter 25 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Dealers" Alderman Irvin stated that his law partner represents one of the interested parties and has attended a number of meetings on behalf of his client. Thus, to ensure there is no appearance of impropriety, Alderman Irvin announced he would be abstaining from voting on this item. Chief Management Officer Carie Anne Ergo spoke about this item. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to allow speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. The following speakers addressed the City Council members in regards to item #14-00485: - Attorney Bruce Goldsmith, representing Aurora Metal Recycling. - Attorney Daniel Klenke, representing Arenkill's Loan Bank and Fox Valley Iron & Metal. - Attorney John Phillipchuck, representing Fox Valley Iron & Metal. - Attorney Don Dickinson, representing Schomer's, waived his right to speak. - Dave Giordano, representing Aurora Metal Recycling. Aurora Police Department Chief Thomas spoke briefly about the ordinance, and the decrease in burglaries since its adoption. Corporation Counsel Alayne Weingartz spoke about the assistance and support received by businesses from Leads OnLine and the Aurora Police Department. Alderman O'Connor moved, seconded by Alderman Peters, to return this item to the Committee of the Whole. Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Mervine Abstain: 1- Alderman Irvin Enactment No: O14-043 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 8, 2014 BILLS 14-00545 Bill Summary and Large Bill List City Treasurer Brian Caputo addressed a question from Alderman Bugg in regards to item #16 on the bills list. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to allow speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. No speakers signed up to address the City Council were present at the meeting. ADJOURN Alderman Peters moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:05 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7