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City Hall - 2nd Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday February 13, 2018 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the City Council to order at 6:09 P.M. and the roll was called. Present: 13 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 2, 2018, JANUARY 16, 2018, JANUARY 9, 2018 AND JANUARY 23, 2018 18-0010 Approval of the following Closed Session Minutes: January 2 , 2018, January 16, 2018 and January 23, 2018. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. 18-0064 Approval of the Tuesday, January 9, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that the minutes as presented be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. 18-0076 Approval of the Tuesday, January 23, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that the minutes as presented be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins , seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be to appoint Officer Martinez as Sergeant-at-Arms for City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2018 this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 18-0116 EMA Volunteer Recognition This Recognition was discussed and filed 18-0122 A Proclamation in Recognition of February African-American History Month This Proclamation was discussed and filed MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 17-01207 A Resolution Appointing John Perkins and Reappointing Timothy Oelker to the Aurora Civil Service Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Donnell, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-016 18-0087 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Vincent Gaddis and Reappointing Robert Lundquist to the Aurora Human Relations Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-017 18-0090 A Resolution Appointing Martin Lyons to the Aurora Firefighters Pension Fund Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this appointment be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-018 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2018 SPEAKERS There were no speakers for the meeting. CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0008 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Lazaro RS Corp. Inc. d/b/a La Quinta De Los Reyes, 36 E New York Street, Aurora, IL) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: 18-019 Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0027 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase two six inch trailer mounted diesel pumps from Xylem Dewatering Solutions for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-020 18-0040 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $31 ,054.64 for the Aurora Fire Department City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2018 from Zoll Medical Corporation . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-021 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18-0025 A Resolution Authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendments (2018 - #1) to Reflect Funding Re/Allocations for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Act (HOME) Programs A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-022 18-0050 A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Service Contract with Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. for planning consulting services for the Route 59 Corridor Comprehensive Plan Update. (Schoppe Design Associates, Inc. - 18-0050 / KDWK-17.169-COMP - AM - WARD 10) Stephane Phifer, Director of Planning and Sustainability, spoke regarding the purpose of the study by Schoppe Design. Aldermen Lofchie spoke against the item. Alderman Mervine, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Saville and Alderman Bugg spoke in favor of the item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: R18-023 18-0072 A Resolution Approving the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding Between the Aurora Election Commission, the City of Aurora, and Kane County, dated November 15, 2017 . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to remove the item from the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by voice vote. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman O'Connor to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye - 11: Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2018 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor Nay- 1: Alderman Hart-Burns Enactment No: R18-024 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, that approval be given to suspend the rules to discuss matters on the New Business section of the agenda. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0001 A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Closed Session Recordings. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: R18-025 18-0002 A Resolution Concerning the Review of "Closed" Executive Session Minutes A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: R18-026 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 18-0092 Requesting the Annexation of 0.14 acres located at 1209 Howell Place (Eric O'Regan - 18-0092 / AU35/1-17.243-A - TV- Ward 3) . This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) 18-0107 Requesting to downzone the property at 1201 Dearborn Avenue from R-4 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 13, 2018 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District (Ana Lopez - 18-0107 / AU23/2-18.037-Dz - TV - Ward 7) This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council) BILLS 18-0115 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Donnell, that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was not a need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried by a voice vote. This meeting was adjourned 7:03 P.M. Submitted by:____________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 6