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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 23, 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: 869 3664 4210 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON MARCH 23, 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 5:00 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: 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 Alderman Juany Garza. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Apostle Eluvinda L. Fernandez - Founder, Adonai Ministries International. PRESENTATIONS 21-0224 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to Apostle Eluvinda L. Fernandez - Adonai Ministries International. Mayor Irvin thanked Apostle Fernandez for her service to the Aurora community for over 20 years. Dr. Mark Henry - Pharmacy District Manager, Jewel-Osco, was honored as a City of Aurora Healthcare Hero. Mayor Irvin and Alex Alexandrou thanked Dr. Henry for his help in vaccinating Aurora residents against COVID-19. The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to Storage of America for their donation of space and resources to the City of Aurora's COVID mass vaccination efforts. Derek Walker and Thomas Fitzpatrick from Storage of America thanked the City of Aurora for allowing Storage of America to be of assistance. Mayor Irvin and Alex Alexandrou thanked Storage of America for all of their help and support. The Women's History Month Proclamation was presented by the women leaders of the City of Aurora. Mayor Richard C. Irvin proclaimed March, 2021 as Women's History Month. The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to Zinyra Ross - the recipient of the Aurora Advisory Commission on Disabilities - Bright Light Award. Zinyra Ross expressed her appreciation for the award. Mayor Irvin thanked Zinyra for being present at the meeting and honored her for her accomplishments. This Presentation was discussed and filed. 21-0225 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative The announcement of all appointees to the Civilian Review Board occurred during items 21-0148, 21-0151, and 21-0152. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings read the rules of public comment and the following persons presented comment to the City Council: Jorge Gutierrez - regarding the A-Town Boxing Club Raymond Hull - opposed items 21-0064 and 21-0110 Sarah Thompson - opposed items 21-0064 and 21-0110 Jackie Descoto - opposed items 21-0064 and 21-0110 Rachel Wrigglesworth - opposed items 21-0064 and 21-0110 Jennifer Jaquez Fearday - read a statement by Mr. Jim Forsythe in opposition to items 21-0064 and 21-0110 Eddie Rios - opposed items 21-0064 and 21-0110 Cynthia Martinez - opposed items 21-0064 and 21-0110 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 21-0148 A Resolution Appointing three inaugural members for a three-year term to the Aurora Civilian Review Board. Clayton Muhammad presented briefly regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: R21-047 21-0151 A Resolution Appointing the three inaugural members for a two-year term to the Aurora Civilian Review Board. Clayton Muhammad presented briefly regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: R21-048 21-0152 A Resolution Appointing the three inaugural members for a one-year term to the Aurora Civilian Review Board. Clayton Muhammad presented briefly regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and Alderman Hart-Burns to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: R21-049 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 CONSENT AGENDA The Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda were read in full. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda with the following correction: Alderman O'Connor identified an error in Item 21-0199 as it references "C.W. Bardwell" and should be corrected to "C.M Bardwell." Item 21-0199 has been corrected accordingly. 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 21-0085 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 23 for the Water Production Division. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-050 21-0092 A Resolution Authorizing a Professional Services Agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., for the development of a Source Water Protection Plan for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-051 21-0108 A Resolution approving the installation of Plymovent systems by Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc. at Aurora Fire Station 4 and Station 5 for reserve vehicles. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-052 21-0112 A Resolution Authorizing the Replacement of Obsolete Programmable Logic Controllers for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-053 21-0116 A Resolution authorizing the 2021 Ward Neighborhood Cleanup Program and Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-054 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 21-0131 A Resolution allowing the Aurora Police Department to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other local public safety agencies for radio interoperability for mutual aid purposes. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-055 21-0134 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Aurora Mart, LLC d/b/a Galena Liquors, 133 W. Galena Blvd., Aurora IL 60506) - Ward 6. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-056 21-0138 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 27, Sections 27-171 and Sec. 27-183 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-011 21-0139 Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora's Division of Communications in the Office of the Mayor and the Division of Information Technology in the Office of Innovation & Core Services to enter into an agreement with Duke Energy Corporation (Duke Energy), for the purpose of permitting Duke Energy to publish a digital kiosk case study and related promotional releases. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-057 21-0140 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc., P.O. Box 831, Huntley, IL 60142 in the amount of $894,040.00 for the 2021 Citywide Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer Maintenance. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-058 21-0149 A Resolution to purchase an Eagle Air Talon II self-contained breathing air (SCBA) compressor and fill station, in the amount of $45,030.00 from SCBAS Inc., of Washington, IL. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-059 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 21-0153 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Abbey Paving & Sealcoating Company, Inc., Aurora, IL in the amount of $143,344.15 for the replacement of concrete at Aurora Fire Department Station 5. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-060 21-0160 An Ordinance Vacating a storm easement, sanitary easement, and a watermain easement on the Property located on the east side of Fox Valley Mall, west Route 59, south of New York Street in DuPage County, Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-012 21-0161 A Resolution to award a three year contract to Cox Landscaping, LLC in the amount of $83,300.00 per year for the Landscape Maintenance of Rain Gardens and Miscellaneous Storm BMPs project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-061 21-0163 A Resolution Approving of Third-Party Administrative Services for Cities in Schools to administer the 2021 Summer & After-school Programs in the amount not to exceed $163,000.00 for the Community Services Division. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-062 21-0164 A Resolution Authorizing various laboratory water analyses from Eurofins Eaton Analytical, LLC for budget year 2021 for the Water Production Division This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-063 21-0170 A Resolution to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fox Valley Music Foundation for the Calendar Year of 2021. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-064 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 21-0171 A Resolution to allow the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center to apply for a Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Grant, to help with staffing of the new financial counseling program. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-065 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT 21-0186 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, March 9, 2021 City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented. 21-0197 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #202 for stormwater management purposes related to Mitchell Road Industrial Park (Vacant Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 northeast corner of I-88 and Mitchell Road) Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-013 21-0198 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #203 for stormwater management purposes related to Bardwell Community Subdivision (Fox Valley Developers, LLC) in the City of Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-014 21-0199 An Ordinance for the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number #204 for stormwater management purposes related to C.M. Bardwell School in the City of Aurora, Illinois Alderman O'Connor indicated that "C.W. Bardwell" should be corrected to "C.M. Bardwell". This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda with the correction as suggested. Enactment No: O21-015 21-0200 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #205 for stormwater management purposes related to Ground Effects in the City of Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-016 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21-0064 A Resolution Approving a Preliminary Plan and Plat for vacant land located at 1340 Molitor Road being at the northwest corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Molitor Road Ed Sieben - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Mark Phipps - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Tony Scarlata - Circle K, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. Ryan Swanson - Circle K, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor and seconded by Alderman Jenkins that items 21-0064 and 21-0110 be held until the next City Council meeting. The motion to hold this item 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 21-0110 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Estate of Adeline Diehl and Chicago Land Trust Plan Description on 3.4 Acres for Property located at 1340 Molitor Road being at the northwest corner of Farnsworth Avenue and Molitor Road Ed Sieben - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Mark Phipps - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Tony Scarlata - Circle K, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. Ryan Swanson - Circle K, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor and seconded by Alderman Jenkins that items 21-0064 and 21-0110 be held until the next City Council meeting. The motion to hold this item 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 21-0175 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Redevelopment Agreement Previously Entered into Between the City of Aurora and Bernie Laskowski/Craft Urban. David Dibo - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman O'Connor 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: R21-066 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 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 21-0166 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of the Donation of Frames from Feltes Photography to Public Art. 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: R21-067 21-0179 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Revised Second Amendment to the Y'All LLC (F/K/A Windy City Distribution, Inc.) Redevelopment Agreement. 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: 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: R21-068 REPORT 21-0221 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter 2020. This Report was accepted and filed. 21-0222 Treasurer's Report - February 2021 Martin Lyons, Chief Financial Officer City of Aurora, presented a COVID-related financial update. This Report was accepted and filed. City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final March 23, 2021 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 21-0219 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Llamas to 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, Alderman O'Connor CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting. ADJOURN Prior to the adjournment of this meeting, Alderman Smith requested that information be provided to the Aldermen regarding any future open houses with respect to agenda items 21-0064 and 21-0110. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Llamas to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 7:24 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 10