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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 April 13, 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: 898 2033 0857 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON APRIL 13, 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 Michael Isaacson - Kane County Health Department. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Shoaib Khadri. PRESENTATIONS 21-0259 Mayor's Office Community Presentations Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation for the Holy Month of Ramadan 2021. The Proclamation was accepted by Shoaib Khadri on behalf of the Muslim Community in Aurora and surrounding communities. Michael Isaacson - Assistant Director of Community Health of the Kane County Health Department was honored as the City of Aurora Healthcare Hero of the Week. Mr. Isaacson thanked the City of Aurora and thanked his team at Kane County. Mayor Irvin thanked Mr. Isaacson for his assistance to the City of Aurora during the pandemic. Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week - April 11-17, 2021. The Proclamation was accepted by Jackie Hobday,Telecommunications Director - Aurora Police Department. Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation for National Animal Care and Control Appreciation Week - April 11-17, 2021. The Proclamation was accepted by Anna Payton, Manager of Animal Care and Control - City of Aurora. This Presentation was discussed and filed. 21-0260 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative Clayton Muhammad - City of Aurora, presented briefly regarding the progress of the City of Aurora Vaccine Equity Initiatives. This Presentation was discussed and filed. PUBLIC COMMENT Clerk Stallings read the rules of public comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council in opposition to items 21-0064 and 21-0110: Sarah Thompson, Jennifer Fearday, Jackie d'Escoto, John Laesch, Lisa Mack, Rocio Marungo, Steve Brengman, Rachel Wrigglesworth, Tom Adams, Cynthia Martinez, Dr. Monica Silva, Maria Diego. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 21-0189 A Resolution Appointing Lisa McClellan to "Sustainable Aurora" (The Mayor's Sustainable Aurora Advisory Board). 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: R21-069 21-0190 A Resolution Reappointing Dan Miller to the Aurora Preservation Commission. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville 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: R21-070 CONSENT AGENDA Item 21-0258 was removed from the Direct to Council Consent Agenda at the request of staff. Consideration of this item will be postponed for two weeks. The Clerk read the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full, with the exception of item 21-0258. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda as read. 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 21-0129 An Ordinance amending Chapter 13.5 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, pertaining to the hiring of experienced police officers. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-017 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 21-0180 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption (Recreational Facility) Liquor Licenses (unofficially related to the application from PLM Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Mega Fun Park at 1971 W. Galena Blvd, Aurora, IL 60506) - Ward 5. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-071 21-0183 A Resolution Awarding the bid to Service Sanitation located in Aurora, Illinois for Portable Toilet Rental/Service for various City of Aurora Divisions This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-072 21-0184 A Resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to sign an updated Memorandum of Understanding between the Kane County Child Advocacy Center (CAC), and the Aurora Police Department (APD). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-073 21-0187 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Eastview Estates CMP 18"-30" Storm Sewer CIPP Lining to Hoerr Construction, Inc. of Goodfield, IL in the amount of one hundred eighty-three thousand, nine hundred thirty dollars and zero cents. ($183,930.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-074 21-0192 A Resolution to enter into a three-year Enterprise Agreement for the purchase of Microsoft software from the State of Illinois Department of Innovation and Technology Joint Purchasing Contract CMT #1176800 with Dell Marketing L.P. in an amount of $1,237,190.52. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-075 21-0193 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales (Beer & Wine Only/Gas Station) liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from 407 Gas & Food, Inc., d/b/a Ultra Mart Shell at 407 S. Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506) - Ward 4. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-076 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 21-0194 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales (Beer & Wine Only/Gas Station) liquor licenses, (unofficially related to the application from BP Gas and Food, Inc., d/b/a BP at 2200 W. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60506) - Ward 5. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-077 21-0196 A Resolution to reject all bids for the furnish and installation of the Downtown Greenhouse in Ward #4. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-078 21-0201 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with John Karm for 14 S. May Street This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-079 21-0202 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Ilda Valdez for 112 S. 4th Street This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-080 21-0203 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jason Redelman for 351 Lawndale Avenue This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-081 21-0204 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Chad McDaniel for 448 Wilder Street This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-082 21-0205 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Jeff and Karen Houghtaling for 450 Oak Avenue This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-083 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 21-0206 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Guadalupe Zavala for 517 S. 4th Street This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-084 21-0208 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Donna L. Rubar for 702 Palace Street This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-085 21-0209 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant Agreement with Douglas A. and Jacqueline C. Clasen for 736 Grand Avenue This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-086 21-0213 A Resolution to approve the purchase of five Toshiba es4518A multi-function copiers and quarterly maintenance from KKC Imagining of Aurora, Illinois through the TIPS Cooperative Contract, Region 8 Education Service Center, Pittsburg, Texas, recommended to the Public Health, Safety and Transportation Committee. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-087 21-0214 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Aurora Supervisors Association. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-088 21-0220 A Resolution selecting Utility Dynamics Corporation, 23 Commerce Drive, Oswego, IL 60543 as the City's Service Provider for Com Ed's Streetlights in Distressed Communities Program. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-089 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT 21-0234 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, March 23, 2021 City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 21-0258 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a Fire Access Lane Easement located on Lot 2 of Meridian Business Campus, Phase 2, Unit 9 Subdivision on property located 845 Enterprise Street Without objection, item 21-0258 was removed from the Direct to Council Consent Agenda at the request of staff. Consideration of this item will be postponed for two weeks and will be placed on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda for the April 27, 2021 City Council Meeting. Enactment No: R21-105 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 A discussion was held regarding a request submitted pursuant to 65 ILCS 5/11-13-14 regarding the protest of an amendment and the applicability of same to a home-rule community. The possibility of a community presentation with question and answer regarding this item was discussed. Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, spoke briefly. David Dibo - City of Aurora, was present on the meeting regarding this item. Kevin Kirchner and Ryan Swanson were both present on the meeting on behalf of the Petitioners. A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to hold this item at City Council until the April 27, 2021 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor Nay: 4- Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Lofchie 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 Discussion of this item was held in conjunction with the discussion relating to item 21-0064. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns to hold this item at City Council until the April 27, 2021 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 8- Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 Nay: 4- Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Lofchie NEW BUSINESS 21-0215 A Resolution Authorizing the Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer to disburse payments to the businesses recommended for award in the second grouping as part of the City’s Small Business Financial Relief Program to address business losses as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic or other such major business interruption events. A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza to hold this item at City Council until the April 27, 2021 meeting. The motion carried by unanimous voice vote. Enactment No: R21-106 REPORT There were no reports at this meeting. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 21-0256 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. 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 need for a closed session at this meeting. City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final April 13, 2021 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:26 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 9