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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 February 08, 2022 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. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to allow Alderman Bugg to participate in this meeting remotely per section 2-80 based on a reasonable anticipation of an extended illness. The motion carried by voice vote. 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 Jean-Michael Trotter. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Rev. Katrina Boatright. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the appointment of a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Sullivan was appointed Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 8, 2022 PRESENTATIONS 22-0084 A Resolution designating Juneteenth as a paid holiday for City of Aurora employees. Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications & Chief Equity Officer - City of Aurora, presented regarding this item. Item #22-0084 was removed from the consent agenda. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Enactment No: R22-019 22-0103 Mayor’s Office of Community Affairs Presentations. Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation in honor of Black History Month 2022. Mayor Irvin awarded the Mayor's Award of Black Excellence to the following individuals: Ms. Sheena Baker Ms. Linda Hughes Mr. Ray Jackson Pastor John Nabors of Greater Love Church Mr. Jean Michael Trotter These Presentations were discussed and filed. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Irvin announced that City of Aurora Fire Chief Krienitz will retire later this year. Additional details regarding the retirement of Chief Krienitz will be released in the future. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the rules of public comment and the following members of the public addressed City Council: Ms. Maya McGrew addressed Mayor Irvin regarding statements he has made. Ms. Bonnie Grabenhofer congratulated Mayor Irvin on the passage of the Juneteenth holiday and addressed Mayor Irvin regarding his position on health issues. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 8, 2022 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0021 A Resolution approving the appointment of members to the Aurora Youth Council. 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: R22-020 22-0022 A Resolution approving the appointment of members representing Aurora to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB). 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 and Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R22-021 22-0023 A Resolution Approving the Appointments of the Members of the city's Administrative Boards including the Building Code Board of Appeals; Fire Code Board of Appeals; and the Permanent Building & Fire Code Committee. 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 and Alderman Jenkins. Enactment No: R22-022 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 8, 2022 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve the items as read on the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 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. 21-0952 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement with Windfall Group LLC This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-023 22-0003 An Ordinance Amending Sections 6-2, 6-4, 6-10, 6-13 and 6-28 of Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Liquor, of the Code of Ordinances. This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-007 22-0009 A Resolution Approving the Contract with NCIC Inmate Communications for inmate phone service in the Aurora City Jail. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-024 22-0011 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of replacement vehicles and equipment for the City of Aurora fleet from the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, Sourcewell, and BidBuy for $1,877,955.00. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-025 22-0017 A Resolution authorizing the 2022 Ward Neighborhood Clean-Up and Shred Events in all Wards in the City of Aurora. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-026 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 8, 2022 22-0019 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of two LiveScan biometric capture devices from Idemia Identity & Security USA LLC, Anaheim, CA for $45,671.00, purchasing 2 years of support of those devices at $18,352.00 and purchasing a 6-month support agreement on the currently-owned LiveScan devices for $7,065.50, for a total award of $71,088.50. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-027 22-0024 A Resolution ratifying the purchase of Microsoft Enterprise Security licenses from Dell Marketing LP, Round Rock, TX for $28,600.00 for the last 3 months of 2021 and approving the additional licenses to be added to the City's existing Microsoft Enterprise Agreement at an annual cost of $118,536.00 for years 2022 & 2023. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-028 22-0033 A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, Downers Grove, IL, as the primary fiber vendor and Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the secondary vendor for 2022 City fiber optic projects for $2,663,165.00 plus a 5% contingency. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-029 22-0066 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Public Agency Amendment #1 for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois and for the appropriation of $203,000.00 of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for the Farnsworth Avenue Bridge Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-030 22-0067 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Local Public Agency Amendment #1 for Federal Participation with the State of Illinois and to allocate $103,361.50 of additional funds for the Access to Transit - Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) East Platform Parking Lot Enhancement. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-031 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 8, 2022 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0076 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, January 25, 2022 City Council Meeting. The minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 22-0055 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Fox Valley Mall Phase 1, 195 Fox Valley Center. - Ward 10 This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-032 22-0099 An Ordinance proposing the establishment of a special service area for stormwater management purposes to be designated as SSA #206 related to real property commonly known as 410 Hill Avenue, Aurora, Illinois and calling for a public hearing thereon. This Ordinance was adopted on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-008 22-0101 An Ordinance proposing the establishment of a special service area for stormwater management purposes to be designated as SSA #207 related to real property commonly known as 425 E. New York Street, Aurora, Illinois and calling for a public hearing thereon. This Ordinance was adopted on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-009 22-0102 An Ordinance proposing the establishment of a special service area for stormwater management purposes to be designated as SSA #208 related to real property commonly known as Lincoln Crossing, Aurora, Illinois and calling for a public hearing thereon This Ordinance was adopted on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-010 UNFINISHED BUSINESS There were no items of unfinished business at this meeting. City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 8, 2022 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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 and Alderman Jenkins. 22-0085 A Resolution to Award the contract for the East New York Street Water Main Replacement project located in Wards 2 and 7 to Swallow Construction Corporation, 490 Topsoil Drive, West Chicago, IL 60185 in the amount of two million, two hundred eighteen thousand, seven hundred three dollars and fifty-five cents ($2,218,703.55). 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: R22-033 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY & LARGE BILL LIST 22-0098 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. City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final February 8, 2022 ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Jenkins to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:53 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 8