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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 April 28, 2015 6:00 PM ROLL CALL The City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Mayor Weisner and the Roll was called. Present: 11 - Mayor Tom Weisner, 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: 2 - Alderman Tina Bohman and Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2015 15-00355 Approval of the Tuesday, April 14, 2015 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Irvin to approve the minutes of the Tuesday, April 14, 2015 City Council Meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to appoint Ofc. Montemayor as the Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 PRESENTATIONS 15-00248 Proclamation Declaring April 28, 2015 as Workers Memorial Day 15-00255 Recognition of the Kindergarten class from the Aurora Montessori School for their community service projects. 15-00358 A Resolution Commending John "Whitey" Peters for his Twelve Years of Service as the 5th Ward Alderman for the City of Aurora This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-089 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Irvin to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 14-00699 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Plat of Easement granting a city easement over the water main located at 601 N. Farnsworth Avenue This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-090 15-00094 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-091 15-00118 A Resolution Concerning the Review of "Closed" Executive Session Minutes This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-092 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 15-00165 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Butterfield Planned Development District Plan Description on 97.38 Acres for Property located at 2725 Bilter Road and 2815 Bilter Road, Aurora, Illinois 60502 This Ordinance was adopted Enactment No: O15-011 15-00171 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Windy City Amusement, Inc. / Fox Valley United Way for a carnival to be held at the West Plaza Shopping Center on May 14 - 17, 2015. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-093 15-00182 A Resolution Awarding a Request for Proposal (RFP) 15-02 to the Quad County African American Chamber of Commerce (QCAACC) to Provide Entrepreneur/Small Business Outreach Services in the City of Aurora's Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA) . This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-094 15-00189 A Resolution to accept the bid from Coffman Truck in the amount of $24,291 for a 2016 2500 cargo van and the approval to have Mavron reinstall an animal interior in this van for $14,255 for Aurora's Animal Control Division as a sole source . This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-095 15-00196 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Easement on the property located at 502 Westgate Drive. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-096 15-00245 A Resolution to approve a purchase of a used 2014 Ford F550 with an Altec Electrical Aerial bucket for the Electrical Maintenance Division from Global Industries as a sole source in the amount of $91,250.00 This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-097 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 15-00246 A Resolution authorizing an extended hour of sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor for Liquor License classifications A, B, E and F on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 only, upon approval by the Local Liquor Control Commissioner. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-098 15-00254 A Resolution for Security Reduction No. 1 for Hometown of Farnsworth - Mass Earthwork - 06.429 This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-099 15-00261 A Resolution to award the 2015 Downtown Sidewalk Removal and Replacement Project in the Not-to Exceed amount of $30,000 to Geneva Construction Company, P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 . This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-100 15-00263 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2015 MFT Street Resurfacing Projects to Geneva Construction Company, PO Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507 in the amount of $3,198,072.35 and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds, 15-00000-01-GM . This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-101 15-00272 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Rock Salt in the Amount Of $70.44 Per Ton. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-102 15-00274 A Resolution Accepting the Bid from Classic Landscape Ltd., West Chicago, IL for the Central Area Landscape Maintenance for Various City Divisions for 2015 and 2016 . This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-103 15-00275 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Balaji Homes Condominiums Subdivision Being Vacant Land located at Southwest corner of Sequoia Drive and Randall Road, Aurora, Illinois 60506 This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-104 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 15-00283 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering Agreement with Engineering Resource Associates, Inc. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-105 15-00284 A Resolution for the purchasing authority of professional services from Midwest Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. of Yorkville, Illinois in the amount not to exceed $75,000.00 for city demolition projects coordinated by the Department of Neighborhood Standards. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-106 15-00285 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a contract with Geneva Construction for the 2015 Citywide Pavement Patching Water and Sewer Maintenance project. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-107 15-00287 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 20, Section 20-2 Of The Aurora Code Of Ordinances Entitled "Environmental Refuse Disposal Fee" This Ordinance was adopted Enactment No: O15-012 15-00288 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to continue to participate in the cost of water quality studies and the development of an pollutant removal implementation plan by the Fox River Study Group. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-108 15-00289 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a phase 3 engineering services contract for the construction of both the Galena Blvd and New York Street Two Way Conversion and the Lake Street and River Street two Way Conversion with Thomas Engineering Group in the amount of $123,309.40 This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-109 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 15-00292 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter a contract with Kendall Excavating of Yorkville, Illinois in the amount of $59,900 for the Demolition and Site Restoration of 143 Middle Avenue Multi-Building Demolition Project . This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-110 15-00294 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Watermain Easement for the Redwood Watermain Project on the property located at 1901-87 W. Galena Boulevard This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-111 15-00295 An Ordinance Reserving 2015 Volume Cap In Connection With Private Activity Bond Issues, And Related Matters. This Ordinance was adopted Enactment No: O15-013 15-00296 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a City Watermain Easement Agreement for the Redwood Watermain Project on the property located at 1851 W. Galena Boulevard This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-112 15-00297 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Watermain Easement for the Redwood Watermain Project on the property located at 10 N. Edgelawn Drive This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-113 15-00298 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Music Festival permit to The American Diabetes Association for Sunday, June 14th, 2015 at the Two Brothers Roundhouse area from 6: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-114 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 15-00299 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. O09-85 Authorizing The Issuance Of Revenue Notes, Series 2009 (River Street Plaza Project) Of The City Of Aurora, Kane, DuPage, Will, And Kendall Counties, Illinois, In The Aggregate Principal Amount of $3,700,000; Authorizing The Execution and Delivery Of Related Documents In Connection Therewith; And Related Matter . This Ordinance was adopted Enactment No: O15-014 15-00300 A Resolution authorizing an increase in Parking Fees at the Aurora Transportation Center This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R15-115 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 14-00326 An Ordinance Granting a Revision to the Special Purpose Recreational Institution Special Use Permit to allow lighting for the outdoor soccer field on the Property located at 875 Aurora Avenue, Aurora, Illinois, 60505 Bill Wiet, Chief Development Officer, provided a brief update to the Council on this item. This Ordinance was adopted Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O15-015 14-01125 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by Rezoning Property from B-2 General Retail to R-5A(S) Multiple Family Dwelling, Establishing a Special Use Planned Development and Approving the Balaji Homes Condominiums Plan Description for 10.37 Acres located at Southwest corner of Sequoia Drive and Randall Road, Aurora, Illinois 60506 Alderman Peters moved, seconded by Alderman Saville to amend the agreement to allow for up to 25% rentals in the development. Mr. Hari Koneru, Developer for the project and Attorney John Phillipchuck explained to the Council why the increase has been requested. Bill Wiet, Chief Development Officer explained why staff was comfortable moving forward with an increase in rentals for this project. A motion was made by Alderman Peters, seconded by Alderman Saville to amend the agreement to allow up to 25% rentals. The motion to amend the item carried with a 6-4 vote. A motion to adopt the Ordinance as amended carried by the following vote: City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O15-016 15-00293 A Resolution Approving an Amended and Restated Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Heartland Recycling - Aurora CCDD LLC, in Regards to the Development of the Land Surface for the Former Stone Quarry Located East of Illinois Rt. 25 and South of I-88/Mettel Road, Aurora, Illinois Bill Wiet, Chief Development Officer, provided an update for the Council on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R15-116 15-00184 A Resolution Authorizing an Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2015 - #1) to Reflect Funding Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant Program - Downtown Façade Improvement Project and Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry Vehicular/Pedestrian Safety Project Dan Barreiro, Chief Community Services Officer, introduced Amy Munro from Neighborhood Redevelopment who provided an explanation on this item. This Resolution was approved Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R15-117 15-00217 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #184 Rush-Copley Medical Center (Main Entrance, Surgery, Parking) Kane County, in the City of Aurora and Providing for a Public Hearing and Other Procedures in Connection Therewith Alayne Weingartz, Corporation Council, provided an update for the City Council regarding ongoing discussions with Rush Copley Medical Center on this item. This Ordinance was held in council City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Mervine to suspend the rules and consider new business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor 15-00361 A Resolution Formally Censuring Alderman Lynne M. Johnson Due to Retail Theft in Her Ward and Concealment Thereof. Alderman Irvin moved, seconded by Alderman Mervine to allow speakers to address the council on this item. Terri Voitik, Tim Brinlee, Rich Muszynski, Katie Gallagher, Justin Mamula and Brian Scherer, all of Aurora spoke in support of Alderman Johnson. Alderman Johnson made a statement on her own behalf. Mayor Weisner, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Mervine provided comments on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 8- Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Irvin Enactment No: R15-118 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 15-00363 Requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision consolidating Lots 3 and 4 of Prime Business Park Subdivision (Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. - L15-00363 / AU08/1-15.048-Fsd/Fpn/R) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) 15-00364 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 3 of Prime Business Park Subdivision (Seefried Industrial Properties, Inc. - L15-00364 / AU08/1-15.048-Fsd/Fpn/R) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 28, 2015 BILLS 15-00365 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Irvin, to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Peters, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin and Alderman O'Connor SPEAKERS Mr. Dan Hites of Aurora spoke on Waubonsee Community College. Roger Vernon of Aurora spoke on his desire to see the City of Aurora implement a business licensing program. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to allow speakers to address the City Council. The motion carried by a voice vote. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Irvin to adjourn the meeting at 7:58 p.m. The motion carried by a voice vote. ____________________________________ Alexandra E. K. Voigt City Clerk City of Aurora Page 10