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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 February 11, 2020 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. and the roll was called. ROLL CALL 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 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Cub Scout Pack 543. INVOCATION The Invocation was lead by Pastor Eric Dorsey from Community Christian Church. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 20-0085 Approval of the Tuesday, January 28, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve and file the minutes. The motion carried by voice vote. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS Cub Scout Pack 543 was recognized. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 11, 2020 20-0101 Proclamation for the 100th Anniversary of the League of Women Voters of Illinois This Proclamation was discussed and filed. 20-0102 Recognition of Aurora Student Brynn Drews for the national recognition received for 'paying it forward' This Recognition was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT City Clerk Stallings read a statement on the rules of public comment. The following individuals addressed City Council: Marjorie Logman presented general comments. Mary Ann Vincent presented regarding Wayside Cross. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 20-0037 A Resolution Appointing Guadalupe Cuevas, David Blancas, Elva Esparza, Laura Ayala and Gil Rios to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to hold this item for two weeks. The motion passed by voice vote. Enactment No: R20-029 CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion passed 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 19-1151 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one Zoll X series cardiac monitor/defibrillator and accessories using the Silver Cross Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $31,570.98 for the Aurora Fire Department from Zoll Medical Corporation of Chelmsford, MA. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-017 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 11, 2020 19-1152 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet from the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, Sourcewell and Bidbuy for $2,214,706.00. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-018 19-1175 A Resolution Approving Change Orders for the Grand Army of Republic Museum Lower Level Remodeling Project not to exceed $47,000. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-019 19-1183 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 28 for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-020 20-0001 A Resolution authorizing the Ward 1 Business Grant Program 50/50 match up to $5,000.00 per project per year for any qualifying businesses for the purpose of upgrading or improving the exterior of their property. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-021 20-0006 A Resolution to approve the 2020 Fence Improvement Program and continue to provide assistance to the Ward 2 residents that apply and meet the revised 2018 guidelines This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-022 20-0017 A Resolution authorizing the second year of a two-year grant in the amount of $27,500 per year in partnership with Rebuilding Together Aurora (RTA) and The Neighbor Project to assist qualified residents with projects in the Third Ward. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-023 20-0025 A Resolution to approve the Ward 5 Residential and Nonprofit Grant Program. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-024 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 11, 2020 20-0029 A Resolution authorizing the execution of real estate contracts to purchase properties and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds required for the East New York Street - Segment III (Farnsworth Avenue to Welsh Drive) Project, Section 14-00210-02-PV, in the amount of $291,230.00. This Resolution was approved Enactment No: R20-025 20-0030 An Ordinance providing for the acquisition of certain real estate located on East New York Street, between Farnsworth Avenue and Welsh Drive, through eminent domain or otherwise. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O20-012 20-0036 A Resolution to extend the hours for the sale and consumption of liquor on Tuesday, March 17/18, 2020 - St. Patrick's Day. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-026 20-0040 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27-176, Parking Commercial Vehicles, Trailers, and Truck Tractors in residential districts. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O20-013 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items under Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to Suspend the Rules to address items on the agenda under New Business. The motion carried by voice vote. 20-0057 Introduce Announcement of the Availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the proposed Lincoln and Weston TIF District. Mayor Irvin read a brief statement introducing the availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the proposed Lincoln and Weston TIF District. City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 11, 2020 20-0082 A Resolution to Award the contract for the N. Elmwood Drive & Pleasure Court Water Main Replacement & Storm Sewer Extension project to Patnick Construction, Inc., 9760 Franklin Park Avenue, #504, Franklin Park, Illinois 60131 in the amount of one million, eight hundred seventy-one thousand, seven hundred eighty-nine dollars and zero cents ($1,871,789.00). A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. 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: R20-027 REPORT 20-0056 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter 2019 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to accept and file this Report. The motion carried by voice vote. BILLS 20-0100 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and 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 CLOSED SESSION There was no Closed Session required. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:44 p.m. Submitted by: ______________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 11, 2020 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 6