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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 25, 2017 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor O'Connor called the meeting to order and roll was called at 6:06 p.m. Present: 11 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Alderman Carl Franco Absent: 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2017 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 2017 17-00340 Approval of the Tuesday, March 28, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Saville to approve and file the minutes from the Tuesday, March 28, 2017 City Council Meeting as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. 17-00359 Approval of the Tuesday, April 11, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve and file the minutes from the Tuesday, March 28, 2017 City Council Meeting as presented. The motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Bohman to abstain APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Franco to appoint Officer Camardo as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 25, 2017 PRESENTATIONS 17-00315 Recognition of Alayne Weingartz for her 26 years of service to the City of Aurora. Mayor O'Connor recognized Alayne Weingartz with an award for her 26 years of service to the City. Alayne Weingartz spoke briefly to thank the Mayor and City Council 17-00205 Proclamation Recognizing April 28, 2017 as Arbor Day . Mayor O'Connor read a Proclamation recognizing April 28, 2017 as Arbor Day. The Proclamation was received by Bill Pauley, City of Aurora and Bill Chinetti of the Arbor Legacy & Aurora Tree Board. 17-00368 Recognition of City Employee's for assisting Ottawa, IL following the recent tornadoes . Mayor O'Connor recognized and thanked employees for representing the City of Aurora in assisting Ottawa, IL following the recent tornadoes. 17-00369 Overview of new City of Aurora website. Mayor O'Connor introduced Clayton Muhammad, Director of Communication and Public Information whom made a brief presenation of the new City of Aurora Website. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 17-00327 A Resolution Appointing Albert "Al" Signorelli to the Aurora Preservation Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the mayoral Appointments as presented. This Resolution was approved by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: R17-121 17-00326 A Resolution Appointing Jonathan Nunez to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Mesiacos to approve the mayoral Appointments as presented. This Resolution was approved by the following vote: Enactment No: R17-122 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 25, 2017 17-00332 A Resolution Appointing Joseph Henning, Douglas Grier, Peter Aguilera, Jeff Long, Christine Goerlich Weber, Phil Whitsel and Patrick Ruffalo as the City of Aurora's At-Large Representatives to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB). A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Bohman to approve the mayoral Appointments as presented. This Resolution was approved by the following vote: Enactment No: R17-123 17-00343 A Resolution Appointing Roberto Saenz to the Aquatics Administrative Board. A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Bohman to approve the mayoral Appointments as presented. This Resolution was approved by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: R17-124 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of Concent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Johnson, seconded by Alderman Bugg to remove item number 17-00296 from the Consent Agenda and place on Unfinished Business. The motion carried by voice vote Alderman Mesicaos to abstain from voting on items numbers 17-00351 and 17-00352. A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Irvin to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco 16-00936 A Resolution for accepting the Mass Grading, Improvements and Maintenance Security for Deerpath Commerce Center - 2570 Orchard-Gateway Rd. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-125 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 25, 2017 17-00105 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development, Approving the Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of B-2 Business District, General Retail and P Park and Recreation District for the property located on the south side of New York Street, west of Welsh Drive This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: O17-018 17-00106 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for the Fox Valley Square Subdivision Being Vacant Land located on the south side of New York Street, west of Welsh Drive This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-126 17-00196 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lots 8 and 9 of Meijer Subdivision located at 778 N. State Route 59 for a Restaurant Use (2500) This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-127 17-00269 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of dress/work uniform clothing from Ray O'Herron Company for the Aurora Fire Department . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-128 17-00274 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept a grant and execute the Program Funding Agreement in the amount of $250,000 from the Illinois Housing Development Authority’s Abandoned Residential Property Municipal Relief Program . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-129 17-00285 A Resolution to purchase a replacement 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptor from Currie Motors 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy., Frankfort, IL in the amount of $31,049 .00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-130 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 25, 2017 17-00286 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Superior Excavating Co. in the amount of $108,112.50 for the Sperry Court Water Main Replacement project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-131 17-00288 A Resolution to purchase a replacement 2017 Ford F-150 pickup truck from Roesch Ford - 333 W. Grand Ave, Bensenville, IL for $27,203 .00 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-132 17-00297 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of a new rough mower for Phillips Park Golf Course . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-134 17-00301 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for DuPage Swimming Center - Parking Expansion - 480 N. Oakhurst Dr. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-135 17-00302 A Resolution to apply for an Illinois Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program grant to install a new, safer staircase linking the south end of the Fox River Trail East Branch with New York Street in downtown Aurora . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-136 17-00307 A Resolution for the purchasing authority of professional services from Midwest Environmental Consulting Services, Inc. of Yorkville, Illinois in the amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for city demolition projects coordinated by the Department of Neighborhood Standards. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-137 17-00308 A Resolution to accept the bid from Advantage Chevrolet in the amount of $23,883.51 for a 2017 2500 cargo van and the approval to have Mavron reinstall an animal interior in this van for $14,055 for Aurora's Animal Control Division as a sole source . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 25, 2017 Enactment No: R17-138 17-00309 A Resolution to accept the low bid from Advantage Chevrolet for two cargo vans in the amount of $47,912.22 for the Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions. . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-139 17-00316 A Resolution Authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Jolene Ryan of 16727 Grace St Lockport IL 60441, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee, for commercial Space at the Route 59 Commuter Station. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-140 17-00317 A Resolution Authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Ms. Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for commercial space at the Aurora Transportation Center located at 233 N. Broadway Aurora, Illinois 60505. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-141 17-00318 A Resolution Authorizing a new Commercial Lease Agreement with Jolene Ryan, d/b/a Jumpin Java Coffee for commercial space at the Aurora Transportation Center located at 233 N. Broadway Aurora, Illinois 60505. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-142 17-00344 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-143 17-00346 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-144 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 25, 2017 17-00347 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 461 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (I.B.E.W.), AFL/CIO . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-145 17-00350 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of the Wage Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Supervisor's Association . This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda Enactment No: R17-146 17-00351 Motion to approve a contract with Kane, McKenna and Associates, Inc. authorizing the study of the feasibility of establishing a Tax Increment Financing District within the general area of Galena Boulevard, Stolp Avenue, Downer Place and the Fox River, assuming that the area is removed from the Aurora Downtown TIF District No. 1. . This motions was placed on Concent Agenda 17-00352 Motion to Approve a Resolution Declaring the City's Official Intent to Reimburse Expenditures (Aurora Stolp Avenue Tax Increment Financing District NO. 9) This motion was placed on Concent Agenda UNFINISHED BUSINESS 17-00296 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amended and Restated Development Agreement Between the City of Aurora, The Aurora Metropolitan Exposition, Auditorium and Office Building Authority and Aurora Arts Center Developer LLC for the Properties Located at 5 East Galena Boulevard and 2-20 South Stolp Avenue - Aurora Arts Centre Commercial Project. A motion was made by Alderman Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Enactment No: R17-133 17-00303 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 48, Article II, Section 48-57 Entitled “Charges for Services” Of the Aurora Code of Ordinances . A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 25, 2017 Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco Nay: 1- Alderman Johnson Enactment No: O17-019 BILLS 17-00370 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Mervine that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco SPEAKERS There were no speakers present who wished to address members of the City Council. CLOSED SESSION A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Irvin to move to Closed Session at the conclusion of the City Council meeting. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Johnson, Alderman Irvin, Alderman O'Connor and Alderman Franco ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Mervine that this meeting of the City Council by adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. ____________________________________ Sara Townsend Deputy City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8