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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 March 09, 2021 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 LISTEN TO THIS MEETING VIA TELEPHONE OR TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE, CALL: Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799 Meeting ID: 841 4558 5770 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON MARCH 9, 2021 - 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 5:07 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. Due to technical difficulties, Alderman Garza was unable to be present for roll call at 5:07 p.m., however, Alderman Garza was present on the meeting beginning at 5:17 p.m. until adjournment. Present: 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, 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 Absent: 1 - Alderman Juany Garza City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 9, 2021 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderwoman Smith. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Alderwoman Hart-Burns. PRESENTATIONS 21-0176 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations. Linnea Windel, President & CEO of VNA Health Care was recognized as the City of Aurora's Healthcare Hero of the Week. Several Aldermen and Mayor Irvin thanked Ms. Windel for her service to the City of Aurora. Ms. Windel thanked City Council and Mayor Irvin for the honor of being named the City of Aurora's Healthcare Hero of the Week. 21-0177 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative. Clayton Muhammad - City of Aurora, presented an update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative. PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings recited the rules of public comment and the following citizens presented comment to the City Council: Brenda Rodgers. Liza Oliva. CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda were read in full. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council 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, Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 9, 2021 21-0024 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to the Historic Districts and Landmarks Guidelines to modify certain portions being B.2.6 Existing Garages, Carriage Houses and Outbuildings; B. 2.7 Gutters and Downspouts; B.2.14 Satellite Dishes, Antennas, and Solar Panels; B.2.18 Windows; B.2.19 Wood Siding; B.3.3 New Garages and Outbuildings; B.4.1 Fences and Walls; and B.4.5 Parking This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-008 21-0081 A Resolution to authorize the renovation of existing office space at the Aurora Police Department, and for the purchase and installation of the equipment necessary to accommodate the Critical Incident Intelligence Center. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-039 21-0082 An Ordinance Reserving 2021 Volume Cap in connection with Private Activity Bond Issues, and Related Matters. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-009 21-0104 A Resolution to award a contract to Geneva Construction Company in the bid amount of $5,520,347.25, and to appropriate $2,800,000.00 of MFT Funds for the 2021 City Wide Street Resurfacing Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-040 21-0107 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Lakewood Place Water Main Replacement project located in Ward 4 to Mauro Sewer Construction, Inc., 1251 Redeker Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016 in the amount of three hundred twenty-nine thousand, nine hundred eighty-eight dollars and zero cents ($329,988.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-041 21-0111 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class D: Fox Valley Entertainment District licenses, with Self-Service, Strolling and Package Sales Endorsements, (unofficially related to the application from Final Stretch Events, LLC d/b/a Tapville Social - Fox Valley, at the Fox Valley Mall, 195 Fox Valley Center, Aurora, IL 60504) - Ward 10. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 9, 2021 Enactment No: R21-042 21-0128 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Aurora Fire Officers Association. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-043 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT 20-0613 A Resolution Requesting Approval of a Plat of Easement for a Stormwater Control Easement at 449 New Indian Trail Court This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-044 21-0133 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, February 23, 2021 City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21-0103 A Resolution approving the bid from F.H. Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates, LLC to replace the windows at Aurora Fire Station 5 in the amount of $35,453.83. Jim Birchall - City of Aurora, presented briefly and responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. 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, Alderman Jenkins Nay: 1 - Alderman O'Connor Note that this item was revisited prior to the adjournment of this meeting. A record of the subsequent vote for this item is contained herein, under ADJOURN. Enactment No: R21-045 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 9, 2021 21-0115 An Ordinance accepting the deposit of $80,000 in lieu of the immediate construction of certain required public improvements for Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B - Lot 401 - 2350 Frieder Ln and authorizing the acceptance of other above ground improvements thereupon. 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, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: O21-010 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to suspend the rules to consider items under New Business. 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, Alderman O'Connor 21-0174 A Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to disburse payments to the businesses recommended for award as part of the City’s Coronavirus Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) created to address business losses as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic or other such major business interruption events. Trevor Dick, Director of Development Strategy & Facilitation - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer - 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. 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, Alderman O'Connor Enactment No: R21-046 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 9, 2021 REPORT There were no reports. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 21-0172 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve and pay the bills 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, Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 9, 2021 ADJOURN Prior to adjournment, Alderman O'Connor stated that he wished to change his vote to the affirmative on item 21-0103. Alderman Hart-Burns moved to reconsider item 21-0103 and her motion was seconded by Alderman Smith. The motion to reconsider the vote on item 20-0103 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, Alderman O'Connor Alderman Hart-Burns moved that the Council approve item 21-0103. Her motion was seconded by Alderman Franco. The motion to approve item 21-0103 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, Alderman O'Connor A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.: 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, Alderman O'Connor Submitted by: ___________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, 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