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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 August 24, 2021 6:00 PM Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Please contact the City Clerk at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman Ron Woerman, Alderman Sherman Jenkins and Mayor Richard Irvin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Irvin. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Alderwoman Hart-Burns. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman-At-Large Jenkins to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-At-Arms. The motion carried by voice vote. PRESENTATIONS 21-0673 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations. Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications Officer/Chief Equity Officer - City of Aurora, presented an update regarding the CHANGE Reform Initiative. This Presentation was discussed and filed. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 24, 2021 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment. The following members of the public presented public comment to the City Council: 1. Lay Brother Steven Gerard Sidlovsky, OFS spoke regarding social issues. 2. Kristin Nelson spoke regarding social issues. PUBLIC HEARING 21-0583 Public Hearing on a Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora, Kane County and the City of Elgin; the participation in the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program; and the use of the City of Aurora's portion toward the Aurora Police Department equipment purchase. Mayor Irvin called the Public Hearing to order at 6:15 p.m. There were no members of the public wishing to be heard during the Public Hearing for purpose of public comment. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to close the Public Hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and Mayor Irvin closed the Public Hearing at 6:16 p.m. Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda as read. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: (12) - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman, Alderman-At-Large Jenkins 21-0559 A Resolution allowing the Director of Purchasing to approve Change Order 1 to the Contract with W.E. Mundy Landscaping & Garden Center, Inc. for the 2021 Citywide Landscaping Repair and Maintenance Program. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-220 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 24, 2021 21-0563 A Resolution Authorizing Full Circle Training Solutions of Morgantown, West Virginia to Provide Training to the Police Department for Compliance with Federal and State Police Reporting Requirements. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-221 21-0578 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a memorandum of understanding between the City of Aurora, Kane County and the City of Elgin; the participation in the 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) program; and the use of the City of Aurora's portion toward the Aurora Police Department equipment purchase. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-222 21-0592 An Ordinance amending Article 2-VI-5 to Codify Aurora's Technical Boards and Commissions by adding sections 2-540 (Building Code of Appeals), 2-545 (Electrical Commission), 2-550 (Fire Code Board of Appeals), 2-555 (Permanent Building and Fire Code Committee) and 2-560 (Permanent Housing Code Committee). This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-043 21-0593 A Resolution Approving the Appointments of the Members of the city's Administrative Boards including the Civil Service Commission; Fox Walk Overlay District Design Review Committee; Human Relations Commission; and Preservation Commission. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-223 21-0597 A Resolution Authorizing the Participation in and Completion of the ComEd Green Region Program for the Riverside Pollinator Garden. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-224 21-0600 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C: Specialty On-Site Consumption liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Smash Factor Indoor Golf, LLC d/b/a Smash Factor Indoor Golf at 367 S Rte 59, Aurora). [Ward 10] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-225 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 24, 2021 21-0601 A Resolution to award a contract to Hard Rock Concrete Cutters, Inc. in the bid amount of $33,687.50 for the 2021 Sidewalk Cutting Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-226 21-0602 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora to enter into a Lease Agreement of City Owned Property at 1130 Mitchell Road, Aurora, IL with Linares Partners LLC d/b/a Indian Trail Plaza. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-227 21-0605 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to execute a contract for the Downtown Bike Path Rehabilitation project located in Wards 4 and 6 with Geneva Construction Co., Aurora, IL in the bid amount of ($288,379.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-228 21-0606 Acceptance of the 2020 Annual Financial Reports for the City, TIF funds, and Single Audit reporting requirements. This Report was accepted and filed on the Consent Agenda. 21-0607 A Resolution authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2021-#2 to reallocate prior year resources and current year resources in response to the Corona Virus pandemic and other eligible activities. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-229 21-0614 A Resolution approving an extension of parking lot lease agreement with Hollywood Casino-Aurora, Inc., for the property located at 201 N. River Street, and known as the HCA-West lot, for an additional two years. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-230 21-0616 A Resolution to use the City's primary fiber vendor, NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, for emergency fiber optic repairs for an annual amount not to exceed $50,000. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-231 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 24, 2021 21-0617 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Lite Construction, Inc., 711 S. Lake Street, Montgomery, IL 60538 for New York Street Bridge Stairs in the amount of $144,902.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-232 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 21-0628 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 10, 2021 City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21-0598 An Ordinance amending various provisions of Division 2-V-2 of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to purchases. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderman Bugg to amend the proposed Ordinance to include a requirement that purchases between $25,000 - $50,000 be presented to the Finance Committee for review and approval. The motion to amend was seconded by Alderwoman Garza. The motion to amend failed by the following vote: Aye: (3) - Alderwoman Garza, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderman Bugg Nay: (9) - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman, Alderman-At-Large Jenkins A motion was made by Alderman-At-Large Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Franco to adopt the Ordinance as originally presented and without amendment. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Nay: 2- Alderwoman Garza and Alderman Bugg Enactment No: O21-044 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 24, 2021 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 21-0671 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a closed session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. 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 6