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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 September 23, 2014 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Weisner, and the Roll was called. Present: 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Tina Bohman, 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 Absent: 1 - Alderman Juany Garza PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 9, 2014 14-00778 Approval of the Minutes of the September 9, 2014 City Council meeting. Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Bugg, to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting held on September 9, 2014. Motion carried by voice vote. Aye: 9- Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Johnson Abstain: 2- Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 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. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2014 PRESENTATION 14-00815 Proclamation naming September 23, 2014 as Baum Property Management Day Mayor Weisner announced Baum Property Management, which has served many communities throughout Aurora, is celebrating its 30th Anniversary this year. Mayor Weisner then proclaimed September 23, 2014 to be Baum Property Management day in the City of Aurora. Baum Property Management founder, Mr. Michael Baum, expressed his gratitude to Mayor Weisner and the City Council. 14-00811 Seize the Future Economic Development Update Seize the Future President and CEO, Mr. David Hulseberg, gave an economic development update on downtown projects - the Elks Club building, the Leland Tower, Waubonsee Community College, the Terminal Building, and 29 and 31-33 W. New York St. Chief Management Officer Carie Anne Ergo, and Mr. Hulseberg, addressed questions from some of the Aldermen. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve the Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 14-00641 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5, Article IV of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Fuel Flowage Charge" This Ordinance was adopted. 14-00694 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property located at 1923 Bilter Road from ORI(S) to PDD Planned Development District and Granting a Variance to Parking Stall Width This Ordinance was adopted. 14-00695 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat and Plan for the 1st Addition to Chicago Premium Outlets for a Parking Lot Located at 1923 Bilter Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2014 14-00698 A Resolution Accepting an Easement for the purpose of signalizing the intersection at 1900 Bilter Road . This Resolution was approved. 14-00730 A Resolution to reject the bid from Geneva Construction for the 2014 Downtown Parking Lot Maintenance Program This Resolution was approved. 14-00732 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of two Morpho Trust live scan units. This Resolution was approved. 14-00745 A Resolution to enter into an agreement with the Illinois Emergency Services Management Association / Logan County to be a host site for five state emergency generators and associated equipment . This Resolution was approved. 14-00746 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the City Hall Vault Filling Project to Copenhaver Construction, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 in the amount of $95 ,000. This Resolution was approved. 14-00753 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Wills Burke and Kelsey Associates to provide Construction Engineering Services for the Charles Harrison Sewer Separation Project. This Resolution was approved. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14-00572 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property located at 311 Locust Street from R-3 One Family Dwelling to NC-Neighborhood Commercial . Mr. James Schweizer, of West Park Av., spoke about this item on behalf of the neighbors at the Tanner Historic District. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to adopt this ordinance. The motion failed. Aye: 1- Alderman Bohman Nay: 10 - Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2014 14-00722 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance O06-131 Approving An Expansion To The River Edge Redevelopment Zone Known As The "Aurora River Zone" In The City Of Aurora Following Notice and Public Hearing In Connection Therewith Chief Development Services Officer, Mr. Bill Wiet, led a presentation about this item. Mayor Weisner opened the Public Hearing relating to this agenda item. Mayor Weisner asked if there were any speakers. Mr. David Hulseberg, President and CEO of Seize the Future Development Foundation, requested to speak at this public hearing. Mr. Hulseberg said that the establishment of the RiverEdge redevelopment zone in 2007 was instrumental in helping maintain revitalization efforts during the financial crisis and global economic recession of 2009. Hulseberg expressed his support for the expansion of the RiverEdge redevelopment zones, stating it is an important component to the redevelopment of Aurora's river front. Mayor Weisner asked if there were any additional speakers. Chief Development Services Officer Mr. Bill Wiet requested to speak at this public hearing. Wiet read letters of support for the RiverEdge redevelopment zone expansion from Cindy Tomei, president of Valley Industrial Association, and from Joseph Henning, President and CEO of the Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Weisner asked if there were any other speakers. There being no additional speakers, motion was made by Alderman Peters, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. This Ordinance was held until October 28th, 2014. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2014 14-00758 A Resolution Awarding Thorne Electric Inc. the low bid of $1,012,099.86 for the Two Way Conversion of New York Street and Galena Boulevard east to existing two configuration. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to approve this resolution. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor NEW BUSINESS Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to suspend the rules to consider items under New Business. Motion carried unanimously. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 14-00765 A Resolution approving the issuance of a music festival permit to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 722 High Street, for October 12, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Corporation Counsel Alayne Weingartz advised the City Council this item would need to be held, as the item was not brought to the agenda at least 48 hours prior to the Council taking action this evening, as required by the Open Meetings Act. Corporation Counsel advised that, in the absence of any objections, the item will be brought to the next City Council meeting for retroactive approval. This Resolution was held. REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 14-00807 Requesting an Annexation Agreement on 1.81 acres located at 33W991 and 34W015 Butterfield Road (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00807 / BA36/3-13.217 -PA/A - TV - Ward 1) This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. 14-00808 Requesting approval of an Annexation Petition pursuant to an Annexation Agreement on 1.81 acres located at 33W991 and 34W015 Butterfield Road (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00808 / BA36/3-13.217-PA/A - TV - Ward 1) This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2014 14-00809 Requesting to rezone property at 33W991, 34W104, 1387 and 1995 Butterfield Road from R-1 and B-3 to B-2(S) with a Special Use for a Planned Development (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00809 / BA36/3-14.289-Rz/Su/Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 1) This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. 14-00810 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat on property at 33W991, 34W104, 1387 and 1995 Butterfield Road (CIMA Developers, Inc. - 14-00810 / BA36/3-14.289-Rz/Su/Ppn/Psd - TV - Ward 1) This Request and Referral was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. BILLS 14-00804 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to allow speakers to address City Council. The motion carried by voice. Mr. Rick Lawrence, of S. Calumet Av. in Aurora, addressed the members of the City Council in regards to Restaurant Row development agreements and expenditures. Chief Management Officer Carie Anne Ergo spoke to the council in regards to the items brought up by Mr. Lawrence, and addressed questions from some of the Aldermen. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn this meeting at 7:12 p.m. The motion carried by voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to reopen the meeting at 7:13 p.m, to allow an additional speaker to address the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. Tina Smith, of Rathbone Av., spoke in regards to concerns related to the operations at Advanced Material Services in the area. CLOSED SESSION Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that at the close of this meeting, the City Council go into Closed Session to discuss purchase of real estate, exception Section 2(c)(5) of the Open Meetings Act, which authorizes this meeting to be closed to the public and that the City Clerk be directed to record the vote of each Alderman on this motion. Motion carried. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 23, 2014 ADJOURN Alderman Hart-Burns moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to adjourn the meeting at 7:19 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7