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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 December 10, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 13 - 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 Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY NOVEMBER 26, 2019 19-1102 Approval of the minutes of the meeting of Tuesday November 26, 2019. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to approve and file the minutes 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 Jenkins to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 19-1132 Recognition of Mae Smith for her many years and contributions to the Human Relations Commission This Recognition was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 10, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT The Clerk read a statement on the rules of public comment. The following individuals presented public comment: Larry Quick spoke regarding the Smart City Initiative. Marcus Sabo spoke regarding Residency Restrictions/Wayside Cross. Jay Strang spoke regarding TIFs. Karen Christensen spoke regarding Aurora Public Library proposed tax increase and public levy. Mercy Galicia spoke regarding Rita's Ministry. Victoria Williams spoke regarding ACC of Illinois - Cannabis. PUBLIC HEARING 19-1056 Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed 75th Street Ogden Avenue Tax Increment Finance District. Mayor Irvin called the Public Hearing regarding the creation of the proposed 75th Street Ogden Avenue TIF District to order. Mayor Irvin called for Public Comment and asked the Aldermen if they had any questions or comments. City Staff Trevor Dick, Director of Development Strategy and Facilitation, presented a brief overview of the 75th Street and Ogden Avenue TIF District. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Bugg to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by voice vote. 19-1133 A Public Hearing Pursuant to 65ILCS 5/8-2-9.1 through 9.10 for the adoption of the City of Aurora 2020 Budget. (Public Hearing for Legistar File 19-1036) Mayor Irvin called the Public Hearing regarding the adoption of the City of Aurora 2020 Budget. Mayor Irvin called for Public Comment and asked the Aldermen if they had any questions or comments. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to close the Public Hearing. The Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 10, 2019 CONSENT AGENDA A Motion was made by Adlerman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approved the Consent Agenda as presented. The Motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 19-0852 An Ordinance Amending Chapters 8, 27, 41.5 and 42 of the Code of the City of Aurora. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-080 19-0932 A Resolution Approving the 2020 Quality of Life Grants in the amount of $898,000 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-403 19-0993 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the River Street Plaza Plan Description on 0.25 Acres for Property located at 160 S. River Street, Unit #106 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-081 19-1007 A Resolution authorizing the continued services of civilian fingerprint analysts Julie Smith and Gina Minetti as contractual consultants for the purpose of fingerprint analysis and identification for the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-404 19-1008 A Resolution to accept the proposal from DeKane Equipment Corporation, 47W619 U.S. Rt 30, Big Rock, IL for the purchase of two Kubota RTV-X1140WL-H Utility Vehicles for the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-405 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 10, 2019 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 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-082 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 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-083 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 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-084 19-1031 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #199 Alden Superior of Waterford (Vacant Land 1865 Audra Circle) Aurora, Illinois, Kane County PIN #15-36-127-002 This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-085 19-1032 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #200 Scientel Solutions (2021 N Eola Road) Aurora, Illinois, DuPage County PIN #07-08-103-020. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-086 19-1041 A Resolution to approve Mansfield Oil Company and Blu Petroleum Inc. for the purchase of unleaded and diesel fuels for the City of Aurora in an amount not to exceed $1,139,000.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-406 19-1045 A Resolution approving the renewal of the contract agreements with AT&T for contracts that expire on 12-31-2019 in the amount of $106,033.15. This Resolution was approved. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 10, 2019 Enactment No: R19-407 19-1049 An Ordinance amending Chapter 29, Article IX - Cannabis and Drug Paraphernalia Violations. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-087 19-1057 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 32 (North Kendall Street) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No. O99-32 on May 11, 1999. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-088 19-1058 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 34C (Lakewood) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No. O97-42 on May 13, 1997. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-089 19-1059 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 34D (Misty Creek) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No. O99-47 on June 22, 1999. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-090 19-1061 An Ordinance Providing for the Termination of Special Service Area 164 (Tanglewood) in the City of Aurora Established Pursuant to Ordinance No. O12-058 on August 14, 2012. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-091 19-1070 A Resolution to Authorize the City to Enter into an Agreement with Two Brothers Roundhouse, Inc. to Sublease the West Lot of the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) For Valet Parking, and Provide Additional Employee Parking Spaces in the North Lot of the ATC During Valet Hours. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-408 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 10, 2019 19-1077 A Resolution authorizing an agreement with Kane McKenna and Associates to perform a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Eligibility Study for the Galena Blvd./River Street area as attached.. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-409 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-1036 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020 And Ending December 31, 2020 In Lieu Of Passage Of An Appropriation Ordinance. City Staff Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer, presented a brief overview of the 2020 Budget and answered questions from the Aldermen. City Staff Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works, presented briefly and answered questions from the Aldermen. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adopt the Ordinance. 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 Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 1- Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: O19-092 19-1069 A Resolution to Approve the Contract from Air One Equipment for the Purchase of Protective Gear for the Fire Department 2020. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the Resolution. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R19-410 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 19-1104 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115) use on property located at 1415 Corporate Boulevard (Next Generation/NuMed - 19-1104 / AU01/3-19.236-Su - TV - Ward 1) This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 10, 2019 BILLS 19-1131 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, 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. The motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m. ____________________________________ Alex Voigt, Interim 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. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation. City of Aurora Page 7