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CITY COUNCIL MEETING City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday August 25, 2020 5:00 PM THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT: www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE: Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 869 4993 7505 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON AUGUST 25, 2020 - VIA EMAIL: CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:09 p.m. and the roll was called. Mayor Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Council was neither practical nor prudent and that it was not feasible for members of the public to attend this meeting in person at City Hall. The meeting was conducted by Internet teleconference without the physical presence of a quorum. Mayor Irvin was present at City Hall, the regular meeting location. Present: 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, 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 Absent: 1 - Alderman Ted Mesiacos PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Irvin led the Pledge of Allegiance. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 INVOCATION Alderman Hart-Burns provided the Invocation. MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING 20-0493 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 11, 2020 City Council Meeting. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor PRESENTATIONS 20-0509 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative Clayton Muhammad - City of Aurora, discussed the Census Drive that was conducted on the August 25, 2020 Community Census Day. Clayton Muhammad - City of Aurora, presented a 60-day report on the CHANGE Reform Initiative. This Presentation was discussed and filed. 20-0510 Presentation from the Aurora Police Department This presentation was presented following the Consent Agenda and prior to Public Comment. Lt. Robinson-Chan - Aurora Police Department, presented regarding agenda item 20-0431. This Presentation was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings read a statement on the rules of public comment and the following citizens addressed the City Council: Ms. Sharonda Roberson spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Mr. Isiah Oliva spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Ms. Shannon Buckley spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Ms. Nicole Mullins spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Ms. Arlisia Dockery spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Ms. Marjorie Logman spoke in opposition to agenda items 20-0431 and 20-0262. Ms. Alison Bell spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Mr. Elliott Thew spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Ms. Emily McDonald spoke in opposition to agenda item 20-0431. Mr. Jordan Jeffries spoke in opposition to agenda items 20-0431 and 20-0262. Ms. Mary Fultz spoke regarding unity in the City of Aurora. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 20-0434 A Resolution Appointing Kristina Murphy and Ryan Anderson and reappointing Mavis Bates to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board). A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor. Enactment No: R20-163 20-0437 A Resolution Appointing Karina Suarez-Darden and Daniel Tinajero and Reappointing Barbara Hernandez, Blanca Saavedra, Casildo Cuevas, Melissa Sosa and Marisela Fonseca to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor. Enactment No: R20-164 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 CONSENT AGENDA Item 20-0431 was removed from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business without objection. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the consent agenda after the removal of item 20-0431. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor. 20-0127 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Electrical Resource Management, 401 S. Carlton Avenue, Wheaton, IL 60187 for an amount not to exceed $75,000 for the purchase of lighting materials for various locations downtown. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-165 20-0175 A Resolution Initiating a Public Hearing to Amend and Expand the River Edge Redevelopment Zone, Known as the Aurora River Zone. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-166 20-0184 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 $170,400.00. - Ward 7 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-167 20-0397 An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois by repealing paragraph (b) of Section 6-33 in its entirety. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O20-053 20-0398 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Performance Construction & Engineering, LLC, 217 W. John Street, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of two hundred and sixty-seven thousand, seven hundred and fifty-five dollars and zero cents ($267,755.00) for the 2020 Storm Sewer Extensions and Replacement project located in Wards 1, 5, 6, 7, & 9. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-168 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 20-0420 A Resolution accepting of improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Vermeer Midwest - Parking Lot Expansion - 2801 Beverly Dr. - Ward 10 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-169 20-0432 A Resolution consenting to a Direct Aviation Operating Agreement between Air School Corporation and the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-170 20-0439 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waving the maintenance security for WAHS Building and Parking additions with UG detention - 1201 W. New York St. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-171 20-0440 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for WASD No. 129 - Nancy Hill School Improvements - 724 Pennsylvania Ave. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-172 20-0444 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class B - On-Site Consumption City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Dixie's Bistro, LLC, d/b/a Dixie's Bistro, 1515 Butterfield Rd., Unit 111, Aurora, IL 60502). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-173 20-0445 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waving the maintenance security for WAHS Parking additions - 1201 W. New York St. - Ward 4 This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-174 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 20-0446 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with J&S Construction Sewer and Water, Inc., 136 Kirkland Circle, Oswego, IL 60543 in the amount of $140,191.00 for demolition of structures and site cleanup at nine single family residences on Bilter Road. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-175 20-0447 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Sidewalk Agreement between the City of Aurora and Gonnella Baking Co. Inc., owner of the property at 2435 Church Road (Ward 1). This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-176 20-0448 A Resolution authorizing the Chief Financial Officer to execute contracts with Nexamp to provide solar powered energy for various City of Aurora accounts. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-177 20-0449 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area and the Approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of Aurora Fox Valley Mall Area Tax Increment Financing District. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O20-054 20-0465 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Specialty By Area - Downtown Core Entertainment District licenses (unofficially related to the application from Tavern On Broadway, Inc. d/b/a Tavern On Broadway, to be located at 24 N. Broadway, Aurora, Illinois 60505.) This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-178 20-0479 An Ordinance amending an intergovernmental agreement with the County of DuPage, Illinois, pertaining to the reimbursement of expenses incurred as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic. This Ordinance was adopted. Enactment No: O20-055 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 20-0484 A Resolution authorizing a donation in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to West Aurora School District No. 129 to support the construction of an accessible playground at the Hope D. Wall School. This Resolution was approved. Enactment No: R20-179 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 20-0431 A Resolution to accept the quote from Pro-Tech, 1313 West Bagley Road, Berea, Ohio 44017 to purchase 150 complete sets of Personal Protective Equipment for the Aurora Police Department. Commander Rick Robertson - Aurora Police Department, spoke and responded to questions regarding this item. Lieutenant Liz Robinson-Chan - Aurora Police Department, spoke and responded to questions regarding this item. Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. This matter was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to return this matter to the Finance Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 2 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Bugg Enactment No: R20-190 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 20-0262 A Resolution requesting approval to utilize existing Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) funds to purchase 349 Getac portable computers and associated accessories for use by Aurora Public Safety Departments from CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL Chief Gary Krienitz - Aurora Fire Department, spoke regarding this item. Commander Mike Doerzaph - Aurora Police Department, spoke regarding this item. Mike Pegues, Chief Information Officer - City of Aurora, spoke and answered questions regarding this item. Alderman Hart-Burns left for the remainder of the meeting at 7:41 p.m. prior to the vote on this item. A motion was made by Alderman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R20-180 20-0341 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District on the Property located at 5 S. Lake Street A motion was made by Alderman Garza and seconded by Alderman Smith to approve this item as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 7- Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 3- Alderman Llamas, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: O20-056 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Franco to suspend the rules to consider items on the New Business section of the agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor 20-0504 A motion authorizing the acceptance of a workers compensation arbitration judgment for WC Claim #188232501. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 2020 20-0505 A motion authorizing the execution of a workers compensation final settlement agreement WC Claim #188461147. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor REPORT 20-0511 Treasurer's Report - July 2020 Marty Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented and answered questions regarding this item. Receipt of the July 2020 Treasurer's Report was acknowledged. BILLS 20-0506 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Bugg that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Submitted by: ______________________________________________ Jennifer Stallings - City Clerk City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 25, 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 10