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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL City of Aurora MTG 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday December 20, 2022 6:00 PM ***THIS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY UPON THE ADJOURNMENT OF THE 5:00 PM COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING*** 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 6:13 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 INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Alderwoman Hart-Burns. APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman Franco to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Sullivan served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 22-0997 A Resolution approving the appointment of William Kirwan to the Aurora Airport Advisory Board. A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Franco 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 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 Enactment No: R22-377 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and Madhuri Gadre spoke to give thanks for Sew Diwali to the City Council. 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 Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agendas in full. 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 22-0859 A Resolution to Enter into a Three Year ATM Space Lease Agreement with Old Second Bank. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-378 22-0866 A Resolution authorizing the execution of labor agreement between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31, American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL/CIO (AFSCME) from January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2024. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-379 22-0886 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of Cornerstone of Santa Monica, CA OnDemand Public Sector eLearning Subscription. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-380 22-0964 A Resolution authorizing the award of a contract for the 2022 and 2023 citywide Sanitary Sewer CIPP Lining Project to Hoerr Construction Inc., in the bid amount of two million forty-two thousand one hundred twenty-five dollars and eighty cents ($2,042,125.80). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-381 City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 22-0976 A Resolution authorizing the execution of labor agreement between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Fire Officers Association (AFOA) from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-382 22-0981 A Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with Air One Equipment for the purchase of protective gear for the Fire Department in amount not to exceed $304,500.00, with two optional one-year extensions. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-383 22-0992 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2022 Wheeled Coach Ford F-550 4x4 gas type 1 ambulance from Fire Service Inc., St. John, Indiana in the amount of $342,563.00 for the Aurora Fire Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-384 22-0932 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by modifying the zoning map attached thereto to rezone the vacant property located at 801 Claim St from M-2 Manufacturing District - General to R-3 One Family Dwelling District The item was put on the CC agenda due to a double meeting (COW at 5 and CC immediately following) pre-holiday on 12/20, however, the item was removed at the COW meeting that evening and never made it to the City Council agenda. 22-0994 A Resolution to Establish a Fee Schedule for Digital Message Boards and Digital Off-Premise Signs (Billboards) Licenses This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-385 22-0999 An Ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, Illinois (Zoning Ordinance), to modify certain definitions and administrative process This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-107 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 22-1004 A Resolution authorizing the City Treasurer to accept on behalf of the City a donation in the amount of $150,000.00 from Curative Health Cultivation, LLC, through their parent company Columbia Care, for the forthcoming City of Aurora Child Savings Account program. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-386 22-1005 A Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Confirming the Distribution of Personal Property Replacement Tax Revenues to the Aurora Public Library District between the City of Aurora and the Aurora Public Library District for the Years 2022-2027 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-387 22-1006 A Resolution authorizing ratification of payment in the amount of $211,023.61 for expenses incurred by the Aurora Civic Center Authority related to Fiestas Patrias 2022. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-388 22-1008 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 101 North River Street on Terms to Be Negotiated by the Mayor or Through Eminent Domain if Necessary. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-108 22-1011 A Resolution authorizing a renewal of a 3-year software agreement with Everbridge, Inc., Pasadena, CA in the total amount of $109,629.03 for public safety notification platform. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-389 22-1012 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Non-Exempt Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-390 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 22-1013 A Resolution Superseding All Previous Resolutions Pertaining To and Amending Salary and Benefit Plans for Employees In The Executive Pay Plan. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-391 22-1018 A Resolution Authorizing Trotsky Investigative Polygraph, Inc. as the Provider for Services of Pre-employment Polygraph Assessments through December 31, 2022. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-392 22-1019 A Resolution for the purchase of a community survey system from Axon Enterprises Inc. to be used by the Aurora Police Department. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-393 22-1020 A Resolution Authorizing Stanard and Associates as the Provider for Services of Pre-Employment Psychological Assessments through December 31, 2022. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-394 22-1021 An Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Real Property Located at 16 South Lasalle Street on Terms to Be Negotiated by the Mayor or Through Eminent Domain if Necessary. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-109 22-1022 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Property Purchase and Sales Contract for Eight Parcels of Property (302-316 N. River Street And 109-155 Cedar Street). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-395 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 22-1045 A Resolution Authorizing Purchase of Property/Boiler Machinery, Fine Arts, Cyber and Excess Cyber Liability, Crime, Special Events Liability, Drone Liability, General Liability/Law Enforcement/Auto Liability, Excess Liability, Excess Workers Compensation, and Liquor Liability insurance policies for the period of December 31, 2022 through December 31, 2023. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-396 22-1007 A Resolution awarding Tavarez & Sons Lawn Care and Guardian Landscape of Aurora, IL as the 2022 -2023 winter season contractors, with possible two 1-year extensions, for Snow Removal and Ice Control Services (as a part of the Senior and Disability Services Division's Operation Senior Shovel program) within the City of Aurora Illinois. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-397 22-1044 A Resolution to Enter into a Facility Use Agreement with School District 129. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-398 22-1050 A Resolution approving the appointment of Nydia Molina as Assistant Corporation Counsel. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-399 22-1053 A Resolution approving the appointment of Joseph Munder as Assistant Superintendent of Water Production. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-400 22-1057 A Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of Third-Party Administrative Services with Broadspire Services, Inc. for The City’s General Liability, Auto Liability Claims and Workers’ Compensation Claims for The Period of January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-401 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 22-0786 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number #209 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to Redwood Aurora (North of Indian Trail and East of North Randall Road) Kane County, Aurora, Illinois This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O22-110 22-1027 A Resolution Concerning the Review of "Closed" Executive Session Meeting Minutes. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-402 22-1037 A Resolution approving reduction No. 1 for Lincoln Crossing, SEC of Wolf Crossing and Eola Rd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-403 22-1038 A Resolution approving reduction No. 1 for Lincoln Crossing - Mass Grading Only, SEC of Wolf Crossing and Eola Road. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-404 22-1040 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Alden Superior Waterford- Lot 7, 1865 Audra Circle. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R22-405 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 22-0900 A Resolution in support of House Bill 5452, the "Drones as First Responders Act". A motion was made by Alderman Franco 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 and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R22-406 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 22-0982 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the DAC Developments Plan Description on 1.96 Acres for Property located at 100 N. Broadway Alderman Mesiacos recused himself from discussion and vote on this item and left Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Alderman Mesiacos was not present for the discussion or vote on this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve 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 and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: O22-111 22-0983 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan Revision to modify the Building Elevation on Lot 1 of DAC Development Subdivision located at 100 N. Broadway Alderman Mesiacos recused himself from discussion and vote on this item and left Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Alderman Mesiacos was not present for the discussion or vote on this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve 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 and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R22-407 22-1042 A Resolution authorizing a second amendment to and restatement of the approved redevelopment agreement (R21-204) with DAC Developments LLC regarding the development of 100 North Broadway Alderman Mesiacos recused himself from discussion and vote on this item and left Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Alderman Mesiacos was not present for the discussion or vote on this item. 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: R22-408 City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 22-1043 An Ordinance approving the porting of funds from Tax Increment Financing District (TIF) #1, aka the Downtown TIF, to the East River Bend TIF for the reimbursement of eligible development expenses for the DAC Redevelopment project. Alderman Mesiacos recused himself from discussion and vote on this item and left Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Alderman Mesiacos was not present for the discussion or vote on this item. 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: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman and Alderman Jenkins Enactment No: O22-112 NEW BUSINESS There were no items of New Business at this meeting. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 22-1058 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. Alderman Mesiacos returned to Council Chambers at 6:34 p.m. prior to the motion and vote on this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Franco 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 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final December 20, 2022 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 6:34 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 10