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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 July 10, 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 Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderman Edward Bugg PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JUNE 26, 2018 18-0574 Approval of the Tuesday, June 26, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that the minutes as presented be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote with an abstention from Alderman Jenkins. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 18-0582 Introduction of the new Executive Director of the Aurora Housing Authority, Ralph Jordan. This Recognition was discussed and filed City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 10, 2018 18-0583 Recognition of City staff for recent awards and achievements. This Recognition was discussed and filed 18-0584 Recognition of Marmion Academy Track Team - The 2018 IHSA State Champions. This Recognition was discussed and filed PUBLIC COMMENT After Clerk McCambridge provided a summary of the Public Comment rules the following spoke: Joan Solms spoke against the Pride Parade. Akshar Koda spoke regarding the street lights in the City of Aurora. Marjorie Logman spoke regarding the need to respect the opinions of marginalized populations. Mary Fultz spoke regarding the process for obtaining assistance in the community from the City. Alderman Franco left the meeting at 6:27 P.M. and returned at 6:30 P.M. There were no further speakers. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 18-0533 A Resolution appointing Margarita Medina, Arleth Rodriquez, Kaushal Gumpula, Nallely Ramierez, Safa Zaman, Saher Zaman, Jake Kelly, Mohini Shanker, Nathaniel Hasting, and Symone Barnes to the Aurora Youth Council. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Donnell, that the appointments as presented 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 Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-157 18-0552 A Resolution Appointing George Scowins to the Block Grant Working Committee. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville, that this appointment 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 Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 10, 2018 Enactment No: R18-158 18-0553 A Resolution Appointing Simon Munoz to the Aurora Preservation Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that the appointment as presented 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 Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R18-159 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, 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 Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0361 A Resolution to authorize the purchase of 75 Cardiac Science G5 AED's and 3 Cardiac Science G5 Trainer Units from Second Chance Cardiac Solutions, Yorkville, Illinois for the Aurora Fire Department and the Aurora Police Department, over the next two years . Enactment No: R18-160 18-0425 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Use Planned Development at the northeast corner of I-88 and Mitchell Road, to be incorporated under the existing West Corporate Center Phase III Plan Description and Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, to an underlying zoning of ORI Office, Research, and Light Industrial District This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-058 18-0426 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plat for Mitchell Road Industrial Park Subdivision being vacant Land located at the northeast corner of I-88 and Mitchell Road This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-161 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 10, 2018 18-0427 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan for Lot 1 and Lot 4 of the Mitchell Road Industrial Park Subdivision located at the northeast corner of I-88 and Mitchell Road This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-162 18-0474 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Watermain Easement at 1000 and 1050 S. Edgelawn Drive located south of Jericho Road and east of S. Edgelawn Drive This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-163 18-0510 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor licenses ( unofficially related to application from: Jefa Tacos, Inc., d/b/a Jefa Tacos, Inc., 1555 Butterfield Rd. #107) . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-164 18-0524 An Ordinance Annexing Certain Property being Duke Parkway Right of Way west of State Route 59 to the City of Aurora, Illinois, pursuant to an Approved Intergovernmental Agreement This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-059 18-0527 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #194 Poly USA, Inc. Vacant Lot 15-16-177-011, Kane County, in the City of Aurora This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-060 18-0528 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #195 PAS Plaza Vacant Lots Southwest Corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Butterfield Road, Kane County, in the City of Aurora This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-061 18-0536 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Fox Valley Square Subdivision PH 1 - 2045 E. New York St. . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-165 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 10, 2018 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18-0542 A Resolution authorizing the approval of a lease agreement and memorandum of the lease agreement between the City of Aurora and Verizon Wireless for the lease of space on a City-owned communication tower located at 2239 Diehl Rd, Aurora, Illinois. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, addressed City Council and requested the item be returned to the Finance Committee for further discussion. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine to return this Resolution to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by voice vote. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, to Suspend the Rules to allow for discussion and action on the item. The motion carried. Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 18-0547 A Resolution approving a standard Pole Attachment Agreement Distribution Infrastructure between Commonwealth Edison Company and City of Aurora in the amount of $0. Mike Baker, Optical Network Engineer II, provided an overview of the item and answered questions. Keith Gerald, Executive Director of Onlight Aurora, and Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer provided additional information and answered questions. Questions were asked and additional statements were made by Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bohman, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman O'Connor, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman Franco regarding information provided on the item. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be referred to the Finance Committee for consideration. The motion carried by voice vote. Alderman Hart-Burns left the meeting at 7:14 P.M. REPORTS 18-0531 The City of Aurora completes several annual financial reports that must be accepted and placed on file by the City Council. Attached are ten (10) reports as follows: The 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), the Board Communnications from Sikich, LLC, the 2017 Tax Increment Finance reports for TIFs 1,3,4,5,6,7, and 8, and The 2017 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final July 10, 2018 Single Audit for Federal Grants received . Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, spoke regarding the reports and answered questions of the City Council members. Alderman Mervine, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor spoke regarding the reports and asked questions. A motion was made by Alderman Saville , seconded by Alderman O'Connor, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 18-0578 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried. Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, 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 Saville, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to adjourn this meeting of the City Council. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:26 P.M. Submitted by: _________________________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 6