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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 June 12, 2018 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MAY 22, 2018 18-0499 Approval of the Tuesday, May 22, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Garza, 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 Franco, seconded by Alderman Bohman to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATION 18-0505 Recognition of Flag Day on June 14 This Recognition was discussed and filed City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 12, 2018 18-0506 Recognition of Aurora Hispanic Heritage Community Breakfast on June 14 This Recognition was discussed and filed 18-0507 Recognition of Eid al Fitr on June 15 This Recognition was discussed and filed 18-0508 Recognition of Juneteenth on June 16 This Recognition was discussed and filed 18-0509 Recognition of the Aurora Pride Parade on June 17 This Recognition was discussed and filed PUBLIC COMMENT The following speakers addressed members of City Council: Joan Solms spoke in opposition of the Pride Parade and the content of training being provided to City Staff. Greg Gady spoke regarding Item 18-0454. He spoke in favor of the life safety sections, but was in opposition to the parking requirements. Beulah Fultz spoke regarding police harrassment and assistance being denied. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding Item 18-0454 regarding rooming houses. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 18-0482 A Resolution Appointing Marisela Fonseca and Melissa Sosa to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Franco, to approve this appointment. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-132 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 12, 2018 18-0483 A Resolution Appointing Justyn Arnold and Seth Hoffman to the Aurora Preservation Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, to approve this appointment. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-133 18-0484 A Resolution Appointing Catherine Steig to the Aurora Public Art Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to approve this appointment. The motion carried. Aye: 12 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, Alderman O'Connor and Mayor Irvin Enactment No: R18-134 18-0485 A Resolution Appointing Sherrill Dodson-Lewis to the Aurora Housing Authority Board. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, to approve this appointment. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-135 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Garza, 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 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0217 An Ordinance Vacating a Portion of Dedicated Public Right of Way for Dancer Drive and the adjacent City Easements, in Kane County, Aurora Illinois This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-044 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 12, 2018 18-0219 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat Consolidating Lots 11, 12, 13, and 14 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Subdivision, located at 1998 Melissa Lane and 2706, 2717, 2718 Dancer Drive and Establishing Lot 1 of Podolsky Orchard 88, Phase 2 Resubdivision This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-136 18-0220 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development and Approving the Missner Development Plan Description for the property located at 1998 Melissa Lane and 2706, 2717, 2718 Dancer Drive This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-045 18-0221 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 1 of Podolsky Orchard 88 Phase 2 Resubdivision located at 1998 Melissa Lane and 2706, 2717, 2718 Dancer Drive This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-137 18-0335 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for an Internet Auto Sales (2814) Use on the Property located at 1175 South Frontenac Street This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-046 18-0392 A Resolution to purchase one (1) E-One 1500 gallon per minute fire engine from Fire Service Inc. of St. John, Indiana, for $513,051. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-138 18-0419 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of installing a backup emergency generator, transfer switch and required wiring at fire station 10, from Frank Marshal Electric Inc. of Aurora, IL. In the amount of $94,190.00 the Aurora Fire Department. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-139 18-0435 A Resolution authorizing the funds to update/retro fit the 2002 Aurora Command Post vehicle. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-140 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 12, 2018 18-0437 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Roadway Agreement regarding the roadway improvement to the intersection of Sullivan and Deerpath Road in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60506 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-141 18-0447 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" . A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O18-048 18-0452 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 of the Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Amusements." This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-047 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18-0096 A Resolution requesting an annual subscription for Executive Programs Member Basic Service from Gartner, Inc. of 56 Top Gallant Road, Stamford, CT 06904 in the amount of $55,900. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Mervine Enactment No: R18-143 18-0268 A Resolution authorizing the annual renewal of required software for the City of Aurora Information Technology Division under the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (IPA) Technology Solutions contract (130733) from CDW Government, Vernon Hills, Illinois for the total amount of $129,837.84. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 12, 2018 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-142 18-0454 An Ordinance adopting the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code with local amendments and modifications of Rental Housing standards, plus enumeration of nuisances . Alderman Donnell, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Saville, and Alderman Lofchie asked questions and spoke regarding the item. John Curley, Chief Development Officer spoke regarding the updated changes made to the item. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Franco to amend the ordinance as proposed to include for section 113.1.1(A) the following "113.1.1 Exemptions. A. Registration required, inspection exempt. Single-family dwellings occupied by immediate family members of the owner, as well as their own family members, where no rent is paid, or any property which is the subject of a contract sale and the buyer resides at the property, must be registered with the City, at no charge, and shall be exempt from licensure and the interior inspection requirements of this Article, unless the conditions set forth below are present:" Section 113.1.1(B)(6) was removed. The motion carried by the following vote. Aye - 12 : Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Carl Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins, and Alderman O'Connor The amendment was approved. A motion was made by Alderman Donnell, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: O18-049 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, to Suspend the Rules to allow for the item under the New Business portion of the agenda be discussed and decided. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0422 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Jason Bauer as the Assistant Director of Public Works . City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 12, 2018 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-144 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 18-0497 Requesting approval of a Final Plat Revision consolidating Lots 4 & 5 of Meijer Subdivision located at 716 and 724 N. State Route 59, being located along Drexel Avenue, west of State Route 59, east of Station Boulevard and south of Liberty Street, and establishing Lot 1 of Meijer 2nd Resubdivision (Peak Construction Corporation - 18-0497 / NA21/2-18.050-Fsd/Fpn/R - JM - Ward 10) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 18-0498 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for Lot 1 of Meijer 2nd Resubdivision located at 716 and 724 N. State Route 59, being along Drexel Avenue, west of State Route 59, east of Station Boulevard and south of Liberty Street, for a Hotel, Select Service (1360) Use (Peak Construction Corporation - 18-0498 / NA21/2-18.050-Fsd/Fpn/R - JM - Ward 10) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council BILLS A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, that this agenda item be approve and pay. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0501 Bill Summary and Large Bill List Alderman Bugg had a question regarding item #8 for publications regarding education material about the Aurora Elections Commission. Chief Financial Officer, Marty Lyons, provided information regarding the payment being made. Alderman Lofchie asked a question regaring item #21. Clarification was provided by Marty Lyons that the amount was for twenty-two (22) vehicles. Alderman Mervine asked a question regarding item #8. Marty Lyons and Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer, regarding the content of the mailers sent regarding the Aurora Elections Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final June 12, 2018 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 P.M. Submitted by:________________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 8