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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 17, 2019 6:00 PM ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 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 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Boy Scout Troops 888 and 1888. INVOCATION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2019 19-1142 Approval of the minutes of the meeting of Tuesday December 10, 2019. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco 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 and seconded by Alderman Franco to appoint Officer Brian as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. Motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENT The Clerk read a statement on the rules of public comment. The following individuals presented public comment: Marjorie Logman presented general comments. Kenneth Vankley presented regarding Wayside Cross. Ellen Muller presented regarding Wayside Cross. Randall Thomassi presented regarding Wayside Cross. Ray Hinsch presented regarding Wayside Cross. Raymond Gleinski presented regarding Wayside Cross. Jody Cantey presented regarding Wayside Cross. Rev. Peggy Hicks presented regarding Wayside Cross. Jeff Moore presented regarding Wayside Cross. Tyler Turdici presented regarding Wayside Cross. Laura Ayala & Kenneth Kneal presented regarding the announcement of January 24, 2020 event Mattress 4 kids. Mary Ann Vincent presented regarding Wayside Cross. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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 19-0988 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement in Support of the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau through the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-411 19-1079 A Resolution requesting approval to accept a two year matching grant from the Cities for Financial Empowerment to create a Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) in the city of Aurora, to approve $50,000 of City of Aurora funds to be allocated as part of each year's match requirement ($50,000 in Year 1 and $50,000 in Year 2) and to contract with the Neighbor Project during the term of the CFE grant agreement to deliver financial counseling services. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-412 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 19-1093 A Resolution to purchase video surveillance cameras, key card access systems, related hardware, software and professional installation services for the Financial Empowerment Center (712 S. River) under the National IPA purchasing contract in the amount of $40,058.17 from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-413 19-1096 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to execute contracts with electricity suppliers to provide electricity to the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-414 19-1097 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Executive Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-415 19-1098 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Non-Exempt Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-416 19-1105 An Ordinance amending the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2019 and Ending December 31, 2019 (Amendment #2 for the 2019 Fiscal Year). This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-093 19-1106 An Ordinance Levying Taxes for the City of Aurora, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-094 19-1107 An Ordinance Levying Library Fund Taxes for the City of Aurora, Illinois, for the Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-095 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 19-1108 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number One) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-096 19-1109 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Twenty- Four) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-097 19-1110 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes for The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Sixty-Three) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-098 19-1111 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes for The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Sixty-Six A) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-099 19-1112 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes for The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Sixty-Five) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-100 19-1113 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes for Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. ( Special Service Area Number Sixty-Six B) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-101 19-1114 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes for The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Sixty-Six C) This Ordinance was adopted. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 Enactment No: O19-102 19-1115 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes for Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Sixty-Six D) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-103 19-1116 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Forty-Four) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-104 19-1117 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Seventy) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-105 19-1118 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Sixty-Seven) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-106 19-1119 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Eighty-Eight) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-107 19-1120 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. (Special Service Area Number Ninety) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-108 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 19-1121 An Ordinance Levying Certain Special Service Area Taxes For The Fiscal Year January 1, 2019 Through December 31, 2019. Special Service Area Number One Hundred Forty-One) This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-109 19-1122 An Ordinance Authorizing And Providing For The Abatement of General Obligation Bond Tax Levies. 2019 Tax Levy Extension. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-110 19-1123 An Ordinance amending Article V of Chapter 44 of the City Code of the City of Aurora pertaining to the implementation and administration of the municipal gas use tax. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-111 19-1126 A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of Third Party Administrative Services with Broadspire Services, Inc. for The City’s General Liability, Auto Liability Claims and Workers’ Compensation Claims for The Period of January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2022. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-417 19-1128 A Resolution requesting approval of the use of Account 215-1331-419.53-24 funds to cover costs associated with ramp up expenses for the Thrive Collaborative Center, not to exceed $110,000. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-418 19-1129 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan Shomon, Inc. for Government Affairs Consulting Services. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-419 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 19-1130 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property/Boiler Machinery, Fine Arts, Crime, Cyber Liability, General Liability/Law Enforcement/Auto Liability, Excess Liability, Excess Workers Compensation, Liquor Liability, Special Events Liability and Drone Liability insurance policies for the period of December 31, 2019 through December 31, 2020 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-420 19-1137 A Resolution requesting approval to negotiate an agreement between the City of Aurora and Bernie Laskowski, or a designated entity managed by Bernie Laskowski, for the purpose of redeveloping 41 S. Stolp Avenue and the adjacent lot as a restaurant with second story apartments. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-421 19-1088 A Resolution authorizing approval of a membership agreement for the Thrive Collaborative Center. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-422 19-0998 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2020 Water & Sewer Division Emergency Repair Program. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-423 19-1050 A Resolution authorizing a 3 year annual software agreement expiring December 31, 2019 with Everbridge, Pasadena, CA in the amount of $36,542.96 each year for a total of $109,628.88 for their resident and staff notification platform. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-424 19-1081 A Resolution Authorizing the extension of Professional Services Agreements for 2020-2021 Soil Management & CCDD Documentation services with Alpha Environmental, Inc., 5 Pembroke Circle, Streamwood, IL 60107, Deuchler Environmental, Inc., 230 Woodlawn Avenue, Aurora, IL 60506, and Huff & Huff, Inc. of 915 Harger Road, Suite 330, Oak Brook, IL for a total amount not to exceed $150,000.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-425 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 19-1095 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the for the replacement of long side lead water service lines within the City's right-of-way. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-426 19-1099 A Resolution for approving Reduction No. 1 for the Waterleaf Development - 3055 E. New York St. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-427 19-1100 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Henkels & McCoy Addition - 985 Corporate Blvd. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-428 19-1101 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Rush-Copley NICU Building Addition - 2000 Ogden Ave. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R19-429 19-1082 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6, Sec. 6-5. - Application for license, Sec. 6-7. - Term of license; renewals and Sec. 6-10. - Special permits. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-112 19-1087 An Ordinance Extending the Registration Deadline and Deferring All Related Obligations Under the Business Registration Ordinance. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O19-113 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 19-1125 An Ordinance establishing the rate of the municipal gas use tax imposed by Section 44-63(a) of the City Code of the City of Aurora. This Ordinance was adopted. Aye: 8- Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Bugg and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 3- Alderman Llamas, Alderman Smith and Alderman Lofchie City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 Enactment No: O19-114 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS REPORT 19-1135 2019 Standard and Poors Ratings Agency report on City of Aurora Bond Rating A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville to accept and file this report. The motion carried by a voice vote. 19-1144 Treasurer's Report - November 2019 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Garza to accept and file the Treasurer's Report. The motion carried by a voice vote. BILLS 19-1145 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: 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 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman O'Connor to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by a voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. Submitted by: ____________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 17, 2019 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 10