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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 September 28, 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 call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and the roll was called. Alderman Franco requested permission to participate remotely in this meeting pursuant to Sec. 2-80 of the Code of Ordinances. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to allow Alderman Franco to participate remotely in this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Alderman Franco participated in this meeting via Zoom teleconference. 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 Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications Officer and Chief Equity Officer - City of Aurora. INVOCATION The Invocation was led by Pastor Katrina Boatright, Senior Services and Disabilities Coordinator - City of Aurora. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 PRESENTATIONS 21-0761 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations. Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications Officer and Chief Equity Officer - City of Aurora, presented the Mayor's Award of LatinXcellence to the following community groups: 1. Sigma Iota Alpha Sorority. 2. Gamma Phi Omega Sorority. 3. Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Mr. Muhammad also presented an update on the upcoming Parade of Flags that will be held during First Fridays on October 1, 2021. PUBLIC COMMENT The Deputy City Clerk recited the Rules for Public Comment and Melissa Mercado addressed City Council regarding the Fox Valley Music Foundation/The Venue and their upcoming Big Band Residency Series. PUBLIC HEARING 21-0771 Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Increase In The Business District Retailers’ Occupation Tax Rate And The Business District Service Occupation Tax Rate From 0.25% to 0.5% Within The Boundaries Of The Aurora Pacifica Square Business District No. 1. Mayor Irvin called the public hearing to order at 6:18 p.m. Trevor Dick, Assistant Director of the Mayor's Office of Economic Development - City of Aurora presented an overview of the proposed increase in the tax rate. There were no members of the public present and wishing to be heard for the purpose of public comment. There were no questions or comments from City Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to finally adjourn and close the public hearing. The motion carried by the following vote and the public hearing adjourned and closed at 6:22 p.m. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 21-0699 A Resolution approving the appointment of Christopher Minick to the Aurora Firefighters Pension Fund Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve this item. 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, Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-257 21-0700 A Resolution Approving the Appointments of the Members of the city's Administrative Boards including the Fox Walk Overlay District Design Review Committee and Public Art Commission. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve this item. 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, Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-258 21-0702 A Resolution approving the appointment of Christopher Minick to the Aurora Police Pension Board. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Saville to approve this item. 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, Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-259 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 21-0704 A Resolution Approving the Appointments of the Members of the city's Cultural and Historical Heritage Boards including the African American Heritage Advisory Board, Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board, Indian American Community Outreach Advisory, Board and the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Commission. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. 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, Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-260 21-0705 A Resolution Approving the Appointments of the Members of one of the city's Advisory Boards, the Veterans Advisory Council. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. 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, Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R21-261 CONSENT AGENDA The Deputy City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to remove item #21-0708 from the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by voice vote and item #21-0708 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Counsel Consent Agenda as read with the removal of item #21-0708. 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, Alderman Jenkins City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 21-0506 An Ordinance Establishing a Conditional Use Planned Development, Approving the Chelsea Manor Plan Description and Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by Modifying the Zoning Map Attached Thereto to an Underlying Zoning of R-4A(C) Two Family Dwelling District with a Conditional Use Planned Development, and OS-1(C) Conservation, Open Space, and Drainage District with a Conditional Use Planned Development, for the property located near the Southeast Corner of South Commons Drive and Irving Road Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. Russ Whitaker, responded to questions on behalf of Petitioners regarding this item. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-048 21-0507 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Preliminary Plat and Plan for the Property Located Near the Southeast Corner of South Commons Drive and Irving Road This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-262 21-0604 A Resolution to award a contract to Martam Construction, Inc. in the bid amount of $301,765.00 for the 2021 Bridge Rehabilitation Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-263 21-0641 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from Ruby Liquors, Inc., d/b/a Ruby's Liquor at 1535 Butterfield Rd., Unit #101-105, Aurora). [Ward 1] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-264 21-0675 A Resolution to award a contract to Strand Associates, Inc. in the amount of $62,000.00 to update the Financial Capability Assessment of the City's Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-265 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 21-0692 An Ordinance to Amend Sections 6-10, 6-13, 6-15, 6-18 and 6-25 of Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Liquor, of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-049 21-0693 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class A: Package Sales liquor licenses (unofficially related to the application from GB License, LLC, d/b/a goPuff at 340 Marshall Ave., Aurora). [Ward 4] This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-266 21-0695 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with H. Linden & Sons Sewer and Water, Inc., 722 E. South Street, Unit D, Plano, IL 60545 in the amount of one hundred eighty-seven thousand, three hundred thirty-three dollars and zero cents ($187,333.00) for the Plum Street Sewer Separation project located in Ward 6. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-267 21-0707 An Ordinance to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding Phases 1 and 2 of the redevelopment at Fox Valley Mall. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-050 21-0709 A Resolution Awarding the McCoy Dr/5th Ave & Kautz Rd Traffic Signal Installation project (MFT section no. 21-00340-00-TL) construction to the low bidder, H & H Electric Company of Franklin Park, IL, for the amount of $366,761.20 and the appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-268 21-0726 An Ordinance Vacating a Watermain Easement on Lot 1 of Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision located at 347 S. Gladstone Avenue, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois 60506 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-053 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 21-0754 An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a cable television franchise agreement with Comcast of Illinois XIIII, LP. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O21-051 DIRECT-TO-COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 21-0739 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, September 14, 2021 City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 21-0756 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Topline Square, 1521 Ogden Ave. - Ward 9 Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R21-269 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to suspend the rules to consider items under New Business. 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, Alderman Jenkins. 21-0745 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief of Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #186510671. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 21-0746 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief of Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #189374502. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve this item. 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 21-0747 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #189113352. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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 21-0748 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #189007662. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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 21-0749 A motion authorizing and directing the Chief Human Resources Officer to execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim #189207004. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 21-0767 An Ordinance Amending the Business District Retailers’ Occupation Tax Rate, the Business District Service Occupation Tax Rate and the Hotel Operators' Occupation Tax Rate Imposed in Ordinance 19-058 Within the Boundaries of the Aurora Business District No. 1 (Pacifica Square Business District). A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. 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 Enactment No: O21-052 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 21-0708 A Resolution financially supporting City Safe Routes to School (SRTS) projects in SD129, SD131, SD204 & SD308, if grant is awarded. After the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agendas were read in full, a motion was made by Alderman Mesiacos and seconded by Alderwoman Hart-Burns to remove item #21-0708 from the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by voice vote and item #21-0708 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished Business. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to approve this item. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from voting on this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman, Alderman Jenkins Abstain: 1 - Alderman Mesiacos Enactment No: R21-270 REPORT 21-0773 Treasurer's Report - July 2021 and August 2021 Mayor Irvin acknowledged receipt of the July 2021 and August 2021 Treasurer's Reports. City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 28, 2021 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 21-0772 Bill Summary and Large Bill List A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins 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 Alderwoman Smith to adjourn the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:52 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. 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