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City Hall - Second Floor City of Aurora Council Chambers 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL City Council Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday August 13, 2024 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. Call the City Clerk's Office at (630) 256-3070 with questions. Please refer to the last page of this agenda for information regarding translation & reasonable accommodation requests. ROLL CALL Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and the roll was called. Present: 12 - Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Laesch to appoint a Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Dispensa served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Dan Barriero. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Dr. Jayashree Sarathy. Dr. Sarathy is the Chair of the Youth and Education Committee at Balaji Temple in Aurora and the Director of Graduate Studies for Biological Sciences at Benedictine University. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 13, 2024 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Mayor Irvin and Alderwoman Baid presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Jayashree Sarathy for leading the Invocation at the Aurora City Council Meeting on August 13, 2024. The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to the following City of Aurora Employees during the City of Aurora's Quarterly Staff Recognition: 1. Nicholas DeLeon, Labor Supervisor Street Maintenance received his ISA Certified Arborist Certificate 1. 2. Atefa Ghaznawi, Associate Planner received her American Institute of Certified Planning Certification. 3. Steve Broadwell, Planner received his American Institute of Certified Planning Certification. 4. Anna Pace, Fire Inspector received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS There were no Mayoral Appointments. PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following individuals presented comments to the City Council: 1. Christina Garcia spoke regarding traffic safety. 2. Catherine Cyko spoke regarding items 24-0254, 24-0255, 24-0256 and 24-0257. 3. Keith Larson spoke regarding a ceasefire resolution. 4. Alisha Smith spoke regarding traffic safety. CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 13, 2024 24-0536 A Resolution to award the North Avenue Storm Sewer Extension project located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred sixty-two Dollars and zero Cents ($182,162.00). This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-258 24-0540 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to utilize the Sourcewell and Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contracts to enter into an agreement with Interiors for Business, Inc. in the amount of $1,090,000.00 for Furniture at the new Public Works Combined Maintenance Facility. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-259 24-0553 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. in the amount of $773,372.00 and the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for salt purchases. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-260 24-0558 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 (Amendment #2 For The 2024 Fiscal Year). This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O24-044 24-0580 A Resolution approving the appointment of Chris Ragona as Director of Community Services. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-261 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 24-0477 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Fox Valley Mall Redevelopment- Residential, 4374 Fox Valley Center Dr. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-262 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 13, 2024 24-0524 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 219 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to CyrusOne Aurora DC3, 2705 Diehl Road, Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O24-045 24-0525 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 220 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to U-Haul Center of Aurora, 4441 Ogden Ave & 195 S Route 59, Aurora, Illinois. This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O24-046 24-0556 A Resolution Concerning the Review of "Closed" Executive Session Meeting Minutes. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-263 24-0557 Approval of Draft Closed Session Meeting Minutes. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. 24-0564 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 23, 2024, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 24-0254 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Conditional Use Permit for a Religious Institution (6400) Use on the Property located at 1101 Foran Lane. Ed Sieben, Zoning and Planning Director - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: O24-047 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 13, 2024 24-0255 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Shree Shirdi Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane. A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-264 24-0256 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for Shree Shirdi Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane for a Religious Institution A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Franco to amend this item to include three (3) items that were discussed and agreed-upon by the applicants as part of the approval process. The motion to include the amended language was approved by voice vote. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item with the incorporation of the three (3) additional items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-265 24-0257 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement on the Property located at 1101 Foran Lane, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60506 A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: O24-048 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 13, 2024 24-0551 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase CCTV cameras and equipment for a Forensics Laboratory for the Aurora Police Department using funds received from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment Program. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-266 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to suspend the rules to consider items of New Business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman 24-0581 An Ordinance correcting and replacing O24-041 to establish the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advisory Board (AANPI) Under Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: O24-049 24-0582 A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Closed Session Meeting Audio Recordings. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-267 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 13, 2024 24-0590 A Resolution appointing Dan Barreiro as the new Alderperson of the 1st Ward for the City of Aurora. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Nay: 1- Alderwoman Smith Enactment No: R24-268 REPORT There were no reports at this meeting. APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 24-0600 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - CIty of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve and pay the bills. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman CLOSED SESSION There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting. ADJOURN A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m. Submitted by: _________________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final August 13, 2024 Any individual requiring language translation and/or 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.us. Every effort will be made to allow for meeting participation. Cualquier persona que requiera traducción de idiomas y/o tenga una discapacidad y solicite una adaptación razonable para poder participar en una junta pública, debe comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal al menos 48 horas antes de la junta programada. Puede comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaría Municipal en persona en 44 E. Downer Place, Aurora Illinois, por teléfono al 630-256-3070 o por correo electrónico a CityClerk@aurora.il.us. Se hará todo lo posible para permitir la participación en la junta. City of Aurora Page 8