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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 12, 2016 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation was performed and the roll was called. Present: 11 - Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco Absent: 2 - Mayor Tom Weisner and Alderman Tina Bohman PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JUNE 28, 2016 16-00657 Approval of the Tuesday, June 28, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Irvin, that the minutes from the Tuesday, June 28, 2016 City Council meeting be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Irvin abstained from the vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to appoint Officer Hester as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 16-00232 Recognition of the 4th of July Best Themed Unit Award . This Recognition was discussed and filed 16-00596 Proclamation in recognition of Aurora Boy Scout Troop 11's 100th City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2016 Anniversary. This Proclamation was discussed and filed 16-00638 Recognition of Property Stands employee Jeff Chesnutt . This Recognition was discussed and filed MAYORAL APPOINTMENT 16-00632 A Resolution Appointing Brian Caputo, George Wells and Larry Orsborn to the Aurora Veterans Advisory Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: R16-226 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Irvin, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to remove items 16-00600 and 16-00455 and consider both items outside of the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote and the vote on the items recorded under Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to allow members of the public to address City Council on items on the Consent Agenda. The motion passed by a voice vote. The following people spoke regarding item 16-00475: Tasha Heidenrich and David Carlisle spoke against the item. A petition was also provided. David Dockstader spoke in favor of the item. Alderman Johnson made a motion to remove item 16-00475 from the Consent Agenda. The motion failed by lack of a second. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 1- Alderman Johnson 16-00048 A Resolution to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2016 City of Aurora and Forest Preserve District of Kane County to complete the Kautz Road Share-Use Path project. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-212 16-00272 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Kwik Store Inc., d/b/a Kwik Store Food-Mart, 913 South Lake Street). The Resolution was approved. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from the vote on the item. Enactment No: R16-227 16-00419 A Resolution Ratifying the contracts for Weatherization and Emergency Removal of Dome at 2 N River Street (Hobbs building) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-213 16-00475 A Resolution Approving the Local Agency Agreement for Kautz Road Shared-Use Path Project. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-214 16-00487 A Resolution Requesting Approval to Accept the Three (3) Year Lease Proposal from Chicago Office Technology Group for Xerox C60 Printers for the City Hall Mailroom. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-215 16-00553 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Rocktown Adventures LLC for the City Owned building located at 107 Spruce St. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-216 16-00562 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One (1) Stryker Power Cot and Eight (8) Power Load Systems from Stryker Corporation for the Aurora Fire Department in the amount of $243,761.00 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-217 16-00570 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Music Festival permit to St. Rita of Cascia, 750 W. Old Indian Trail, for Sunday August 14th, 2016 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-218 16-00574 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 additional one-year extensions for the Division of Street Maintenance . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-219 16-00580 A Resolution entering into an agreement with Advent Systems, Inc. to convert City Hall video security cameras to the Genetec standardized system in the amount of $36,290.00 for the MIS Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-220 16-00588 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the Farnswood Condominium Flood Relief Improvements to Superior Excavating Co. in the amount of $699,896.60. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-221 16-00602 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora, Kane County, and the City of Elgin; the participation in the 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program; and the use of the City of Aurora's portion toward the Aurora Police Department equipment purchases . (Public Hearing at City Council on July 26, 2016.) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R16-222 16-00604 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 3 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances, Entitled "Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Commission." This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O16-045 16-00605 A Resolution Awarding EEI the Phase II Engineering Contract for the Kautz Road Multi Use Trail for an amount not to exceed $54,108.69 . This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2016 Enactment No: R16-223 16-00607 An Ordinance Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City Of Aurora and the Fox Valley Park District Regarding Land Conveyance of Certain Parcels This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: O16-047 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 16-00600 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor". Carie Anne Ergo, Chief Management Officer, spoke briefly regarding the purpose of the change to the Ordinance and how it relates to the companion item 16-00455 regarding a Craft Winery to be established in the City of Aurora, Aspen Lane Wine Company. Bob Evanovsky, owner of Aspen Lane Wine, spoke briefly regarding the concept and impetus behind the business venture. Alderman Hart-Burns made a motion, seconded by Alderman Saville to adopt the Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote. Enactment No: O16-044 16-00455 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class Q City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: The Aspen Lane Wine Company LLC. d/b/a Aspen Lane Winery, located at 3682 Prairie Lake Court, Aurora, Illinois.). A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to approve the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote. Enactment No: R16-211 15-01141 An Ordinance Authorizing an Annexation Agreement with the Owners of Record and Providing for PDD Planned Development District zoning for the territory located at the northwest corner of Sunrise Road and Meridian Road in DuPage County, Aurora Illinois 60563 (PUBLIC HEARING AT CITY COUNCIL) Mayor Pro Tem O'Connor reported that the Petitioner has withdrawn this and all other related pending petitions before the City of Auroa. With this action the public hearing is closed. 16-00285 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Religious Institution (6400) Use on the Property located at 303 N. Lake Street Ed Sieben, Zoning Administrator, spoke regarding the additional requirements met by the Petitioner. Eric Mancke, Engineer from ESM Civil Solutions, LLC, spoke briefly to address questions and provide additional updates for the project. City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2016 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Abstain: 1- Alderman Mesiacos Enactment No: O16-046 16-00286 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lots 1-3 & 14 of Wilder's Amended Addition Subdivision located at 303 N. Lake Street A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: R16-225 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Irvin, that this agenda item be Suspended the Rules. The motion carried by voice vote. 16-00658 A Resolution Creating a Special Committee on Aldermanic Compensation. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to approve the Resolution. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to amend the original motion to include the Mayor compensation. The motion to amend carried by the following vote: Aye: Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor. The original motion passed with the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: R16-224 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 16-00651 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Vehicle/Car Dealership, entirely used (2811) use associated with a Vehicle Rental (2840) use on Lots 100 & 200 of Fox Valley Medical/Business Campus City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2016 Subdivision located at 4000 and 4100 Ogden Avenue (Enterprise Leasing Company of Chicago, LLC - 16-00651 / NA28/2-15.267-Su/Ppn/Psd - JH - Ward 10) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) 16-00652 Requesting approval of a Preliminary Plan and Plat for Lots 100 & 200 of Fox Valley Medical/Business Campus Subdivision located at 4000 and 4100 Ogden Avenue for a Vehicle/Car Dealership, entirely used (2811) use associated with a Vehicle Rental (2840) use (Enterprise Leasing Company of Chicago, LLC - 16-00652 / NA28/2-15.267-Su/Ppn/Psd - JH - Ward 10) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) REPORT 16-00563 Treasurer's Report - February 2016 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to accept and file the February 2016 Treasurer's Report. The mottion carried by a voice vote. 16-00564 Treasurer's Report - March 2016 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to accept and file the March 2016 Treasurer's Report. The mottion carried by a voice vote. BILLS 16-00662 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that this agenda item be approved and paid. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco SPEAKERS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Irvin to allow members of the public address the City Council. The motion carried by a voice vote. The following speakers addressed City Council: Bonnie Bogden, President of the Aurora Library Union, spoke against the proposed cuts for the Aurora Public Library. She presented a banner signed by other patrons of the library that said "I Love my Library." Marge Gugerty spoke against the proposed cuts to the Library because it City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 12, 2016 would affect the programs she frequents. Pat Schwartz, Teen Librarian at West Library, spoke against the Library cuts because it would decreased services available at the West Branch. Jane Hordak, spoke against the Library cuts at the West Branch. Alderman O'Connor spoke regarding the relationship between the City Council and the Library Board. The City Council only has the ability to approve the budget at a macro level and to levy taxes. He urged the speakers to address the concerns with the Library Board. Alderman Franco asked questions of Library Board President, John Savage. John Savage, Library Board President, spoke briefly regarding the budget process. CLOSED SESSION There is no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to adjourn the City Council meting. The motion carried by a voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:13 P.M. Submitted by:______________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8