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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 November 12, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:03 pm and the roll was called. Present: 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderman Sherman Jenkins PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2019 19-0991 Approval of the Tuesday, October 22, 2019 City Council Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and file the minues as presented. The motion carried by a voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to appoint Ofc. Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 19-0970 Recognition of 2020 Little Mr. and Little Miss Aurora Finalists This Presentation/Proclamation/Recognition/Awards was discussed and filed City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 19-1022 Recognition of Mr. Sydney Robinson for his award-winning work to preserve the Ford House on Edgelawn This Presentation/Proclamation/Recognition/Awards was discussed and filed 19-1023 Quarterly City Staff Recognition This Presentation/Proclamation/Recognition/Awards was discussed and filed PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Voigt read the rules of Public Comment and the following individuals addressed the City Council: Marcus Sabo, regarding Wayside Cross Al Olieh, regarding taxation Sean Thomas, in support of 19-0974 Bert Jones, in support of 19-0974 Racheal Peters, in support of 19-0974 Mavis Bates, regarding the revised Sustainability Plan Brian Dahl, in support of 19-0974 Rick Lawrence, regarding the Aurora Housing Authority Margie Logman, regarding a variety of topics Roger Vernon, regarding the Big Woods/Marmion Neighborhood CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motiion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor 18-1155 A Resolution authorizing the sale of real property owned by the City commonly known as 594-596 Fifth Ave, Aurora, Illinois to Trinidad Cervantes and Jose Carlos Saucedo in the amount of $81,000.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-364 19-0743 A Resolution Approving Revisions to the City of Aurora Sustainability Plan to Enhance the Quality of Life for Present and Future Generations of Aurorans by Planning for Natural, Social and Economic Resilience. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-365 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 19-0778 An Ordinance Adding Article 8 to Chapter 41.5, of the Code of the City of Aurora This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-073 19-0829 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within Five Hundred Feet of a Residential Property, for the Property located at 918 North Highland Avenue This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-074 19-0883 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Extension between the City of Aurora and the Village of North Aurora. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-366 19-0886 A Resolution to award a contract to Crawford Murphy & Tilly, Inc. for Resident Inspection and Engineering Services. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-367 19-0891 A Resolution authorizing the Corporation Counsel and the Risk Manager for the City of Aurora to execute indemnification and hold harmless agreements with private property owners for exercise trainings taking place throughout the corporate limits of the City of Aurora for the FEMA Coordinated Complex Terrorist Attack grant. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-368 19-0903 A Resolution authorization to purchase ArcServer software from Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands, California in the amount of $34,000.00, for the Geographic Information System mapping, and the annual maintenance in the amount of $10,000. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-369 19-0914 A Resolution Approving the Request for Project Change Orders to Append Approved resolution 19-175 dated June 11, 2019 for IT Risk Assessment by Data Defenders in an amount not to exceed $54,000. This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 Enactment No: R19-370 19-0915 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #201 Poly USA Expansion (Vacant Lots East of Russell Avenue & North of New Haven Avenue) and calling for a Public Hearing on the proposed Special Service Area in the City of Aurora Kane County and providing for a Public Hearing and other procedures in connection therewith PIN(s): 15-16-177-011 & 15-16-177-013. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-075 19-0928 An Ordinance amending Chapter 42, Section 22, of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Mailboxes." This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-076 19-0936 A Resolution formalizing an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the City of Aurora and the City of Naperville regarding recurring maintenance fees for a video conferencing system hosted by the City of Aurora and utilized by the Fire Departments of both Cities. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-371 19-0939 A Resolution authorizing H3 Services LLC to provide and install three protective liners in three existing sodium hypochlorite bulk storage tanks for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-372 19-0941 A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Bulk Road Salt in the amount of $96.25 Per Ton for the 2019-2020 winter season from Compass Minerals America Inc. Oakland Park, KS, through the State of Illinois Joint Purchasing Agreement. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-373 19-0942 A Resolution to Amend the Agreement with Dr. Friedman as a Provider of Psychological Assessments for Public Safety Candidates. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-374 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 19-0944 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Sika - Butterfield - Colors : 625 W. Illinois Ave. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-375 19-0949 A Resolution to Approve the Payment of $30,000 to the Fox Valley Park District to Be Used for the Purchase and Installation of Trees and Landscaping Materials at the Southeast Corner of the Intersection of Lake Street and Illinois Avenue in Front of the Prisco Community Center on Fox Valley Park District Property. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-376 19-0950 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Taqueria Muniz Mexican Food Inc., dba Muniz Restaurant, 518 S. Lake St., Aurora, 60506). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-377 19-0951 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Aurora Athletic Club, dba Aurora Athletic Club, 550 Clearwater Dr., North Aurora, 60542). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-378 19-0952 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Altiro Aurora LLC dba Altiro Latin Fusion, 1 S. Stolp Ave., Aurora 60506). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-379 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-0945 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. dba Chipotle Mexican Grill #3468, 1167 N. Eola Rd., #105, Aurora, 60502). A motion was mady by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-380 19-0946 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Taqueria Aurora, dba Taqueira Aurora, 645 N. Elmwood Dr., Aurora, 60506). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this Resolution. Alderman Llamas abstained from this item, exiting Council Chambers at 7:05 pm and re-entering at 7:06 pm following the vote. The motion carried and passed by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Llamas Enactment No: R19-381 19-0974 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of A Redevelopment Agreement with Fox Valley Developers, LLC for the Avalon Heights Development. David Dibo, Director of Economic Development and Mike Poulakidis from Fox Valley Developers presented briefly on this item. The Alderman discussed the item. A motion was made by Alderman Saville, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to approve this Resolution. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from this item, exiting Council Chambers at 7:06 p.m. and re-entering at 7:39 p.m. following the vote. The motion carried and passed by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Abstain: 1- Alderman Mesiacos Enactment No: R19-382 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 19-1018 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-069 for a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on the property located at 1271 N. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60506 (PUBLIC HEARING) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-1019 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-067 for a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on the property located at 929 N. Lake Street, Aurora, Illinois, 60506 (PUBLIC HEARING) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council 19-1020 An Ordinance rescinding and vacating Ordinance Number O14-066 for a Special Use Permit for a Medical Cannabis Dispensing Facility Use on the property located at 1056 N. State Route 59, Aurora, Illinois, 60504 (PUBLIC HEARING) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council REPORT 19-0967 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Third Quarter 2019 ..body A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to accept and file this report. The motion carried by a voice vote. BILLS 19-1026 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final November 12, 2019 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. ____________________________________ Alex Voigt, City Clerk Any individual with a disability requesting a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting. The City Clerk’s Office can be reached in person at 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, via telephone at 630-256-3070 ), or via e-mail at cityclerk@aurora-il.org. 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