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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 September 11, 2018 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:05 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 THE CLOSED SESSION FOR TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018 & TUESDAY, JULY 17, 2018 AND CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2018 18-0775 Approval of the following Closed Session Minutes: June 19, 2018, July 17, 2018 and August 14, 2018. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. 18-0803 Approval of the Tuesday, August 28, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes . A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns , seconded by Alderman Mervine, that this agenda item be to appoint Officer Avila as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 18-0817 Presentation of Alderman Garza's Make It Beautiful contest. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2018 This Presentation was discussed and filed 18-0826 Recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. This Recognition was discussed and filed 18-0827 Presentation of the Fiestas Patrias Parade Grand Marshal. This Presentation was discussed and filed PUBLIC COMMENT After City Clerk McCambridge read a brief statement regarding public comment the following people addressed members of City Council: Daniel Hites spoke against the SSA #1. There were no further speakers. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 18-0777 A Resolution Reappointing Mary Jane Cross and Appointing Josh Harris and Antonio Cerda to the Aurora Bicycle, Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, 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: R18-221 18-0796 A Resolution Appointing Jim Pilmer , Erica Tuttle and Lindsay Sebion as At-Large Representatives to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB). A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, 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: R18-222 CONSENT AGENDA Approval of the Consent Agenda City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2018 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, 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 18-0575 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute the Contract Change Order Request Number 1 with Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC, 217 W. John Street, Plano, IL 60545 for the 77 S. Broadway Ave. Parking Structure & 65 Water St. Demolition Project. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-223 18-0654 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 319 High Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-072 18-0661 A Resolution Approving the Issuance of a Music Festival Permit for Our Lady of Good Counsel located at 620 S. Fifth Street, for Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-224 18-0710 A Resolution Authorizing the Repaving of the East Ramp Parking Lot at the Aurora Municipal Airport by Builders Paving, LLC , 4413 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 using the awarded contract unit prices for the Overlay Southeast Quadrant Perimeter Roadways Project in the not-to-exceed amount of $73 ,200. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-225 18-0736 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Suburban General Construction Inc. in the amount of one hundred twenty -four thousand, four hundred sixty-four dollars and zero cents ($124 ,464.00) for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Spot Repair project . This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2018 Enactment No: R18-226 18-0740 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not-to-exceed agreement for Design Phase Engineering Services in the amount of $59,000 for the Phase 2: Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation Including General Aviation Apron and Taxiway P Project with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-227 18-0743 A Resolution to reject all bids for the Borealis Terrace Drainage Improvements project . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-228 18-0744 A Resolution Requesting approval for the issuance of a Carnival License and a Music Festival permit to Our Lady of Mercy Church / Alpine Amusement Company, Inc. as part of their Mercy Fest event held on October 4th, 2018 through October 7th, 2018 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-229 18-0746 A Resolution To approve the Letter of Credit Reduction No. 1 for East Aurora High School - Expansion . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-230 18-0747 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #196 Gramercy Square Vacant Lot Southeast Corner of Thatcher Drive in the Southeast Corner of Naperville Township, Section 28, DuPage County, in the City of Aurora (171 Townhome Units, M/I Homes of Chicago LLC). This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O18-073 18-0751 A Resolution Requesting approval for the issuance of a Circus License to Kelly Miller Circus for a circus to be held at the Fox Valley Shopping Center on September 19 - 23, 2018 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-231 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2018 18-0762 A Resolution Establishing OAP and HDHP Health Insurance Plans and Rates effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-232 18-0763 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-233 18-0764 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Aetna to Administer a Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-234 18-0765 A Resolution Establishing Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Advantage HMO (BCBS) for Group Health Care Services for Period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-235 18-0767 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-236 18-0768 A Resolution Authorizing Agreement for Administrative Services with Cigna Health and Life Insurance Company (Cigna) for PPO Group Health, Dental, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan Administration for Period January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019 . This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R18-237 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 18-0750 An Ordinance extending the tax levy for an additional eight (8) years of Special Service Area One (1) (Aurora Downtown) in the City of Aurora following notice and public hearing and other procedures in connection City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2018 therewith. PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Irvin explained that the public hearing had occurred June 26, 2018 after giving due public notice. There would not be a hearing at this time. However, speakers would be given the opportunity to speak if he/she has not already spoken. There were no speakers present. Alderman Lofchie mentioned that he would abstain from voting or discussing this item because of his professional relationship with those in the affected area. Alderman Bugg and Alderman Saville asked questions regarding the item. The questions were answered by Alex Voigt, Assistant Chief of Staff. A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, that this agenda item be adopted. 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: O18-074 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to Suspend the Rules in order to discuss and vote on the item under the New Business portion 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 18-0745 A Resolution Requesting approval for Hills Banquet Hall to have a Music Festival as part of their 2018 Tardeada Mexicana event to be held on Saturday, September 22nd, 2018 . Alderman Franco asked a question about the item. The question was answered by Alderman Hart-Burns who is the chairperson of the Government Operations Committee. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Mervine, 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: R18-238 REPORT 18-0776 Treasurer's Report - July 2018 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 11, 2018 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 18-0823 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be approve and pay. 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 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, that this agenda item be move to Closed Session in order to discuss matters related to pending or threatened litigation pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act. 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 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco, to adjourn the meeting after the conclusion of the closed session. The motion carried by voice vote. The open portion of the meeting conlcuded at 6:57 P.M. The closed session was called to order at 7:03 P.M. and concluded at 7:26 P.M. Submitted by: __________________________________________ Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7