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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 September 10, 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 - Alderman Daniel Barreiro, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Shweta Baid APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco 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 Dr. Michael Smith, District 129 Superintendent. INVOCATION The Invocation was presented by Reverend Theressa DuBois Chidozie of Deaf Welcome Ministries Aurora. City of Aurora Page 1 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS Clayton Muhammad recognized Hispanic Heritage Month beginning September 15th and congratulated everyone on a successful Fiestas Patrias Celebration. September is also National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, National Preparedness Month, and National Deaf Awareness Month. Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation for National Deaf Awareness Month September 2024 to Pastor John Chidozie and Reverend Theressa DuBois Chidozie of Deaf Welcome Ministries and Deaf Welcome Studios of Aurora. Saturday, September 21st the City of Aurora will host the inaugural Deaf and Hard of Hearing Gala in Downtown Aurora. MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 24-0579 A Resolution authorizing the reappointment of Andrea Rios McMillian to the Civilian Review Board. 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 - Alderman Barriero, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-285 24-0618 A Resolution approving the appointment of Michael Smith to the Aurora Education Commission. 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 - Alderman Barriero, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-286 PUBLIC COMMENT The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council: 1. Dr. Adrian Talley spoke regarding the funding referendum for the Indian Prairie School District. 2. Keith Larson spoke regarding decorum in City Council. 3. Luis Hernandez spoke regarding issues surrounding Mexican Independence celebrations. 4. Ken Rupp spoke regarding Aqua Video and Security. 5. Adam Pauley spoke regarding Suicide Prevention Month in September. 6. Ray Hull spoke regarding decorum in City Council. City of Aurora Page 2 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. The following items were removed from the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda: 1. 24-0612 will be held at City Council until 9.24.24. 2. 24-0613 will be held at City Council until 9.24.24. 3. 24-0658 was moved to Unfinished Business on tonight's agenda as Alderman Woerman will recuse himself from discussion and vote. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda with the removal of items 24-0612, 24-0613 and 24-0658. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman 24-0493 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Adopt New Unit Prices for the Billing of Water Meters and Meter Accessories This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-287 24-0510 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement for Administrative Services with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois(BCBSIL) for HMO, PPO and Value HSA(HDHP) Group Health, Prescription Benefits Management(PBM), Flexible Spending, Dental, Vision, C.O.B.R.A. and Stop Loss Plan Administration for period January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-288 24-0603 A Resolution Establishing C.O.B.R.A. Insurance Monthly Rates Effective January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-289 24-0610 A Resolution Authorizing Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue of Illinois (BCBSIL) for Group Health Care Services and Rates for the period of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-290 City of Aurora Page 3 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 24-0612 An Ordinance Approving an amendment to the Plan Description for the Fox Valley East Planned Development District for Property located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive (HELD) 24-0613 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for the property located at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive for a Kennel with Outdoor Pens and Runs (HELD) 24-0615 An Ordinance Authorizing a 100% principal forgiveness Loan Agreement (Public Water Supply Loan Program - Home Rule Entity) for the Lead Service Line Replacement Project. This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: O24-053 24-0616 A Resolution authorizing execution of a Second Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, Inc., and the City of Aurora, expanding the FEC Expert Partner Scope of Work and to receive the $10,000 stipend upon full execution of this Second Amendment. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-291 24-0621 A Resolution to award a contract to Martam Construction, Inc. in the bid amount of $1,081,649.00 for the 2024 Bridge Rehabilitation Project. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-292 24-0639 A Resolution to approve a rental agreement with East Aurora School District 131 for the City of Aurora's Youth Services Subdivision. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-293 24-0642 A Resolution Authorizing the Community Services Department to Accept the Donation of a Refrigerated Vehicle. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-294 City of Aurora Page 4 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 24-0654 A Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Benefit Consulting Services with Assured Partners, formerly Group Alternatives, Inc, for the Period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2027. This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-295 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA 24-0635 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for Lincoln Prairie Del Webb P1 -Amenity Center, 3245 Del Webb Blvd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-296 24-0636 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for Lincoln Crossing Eola Road Improvements, SEC of Eola Rd and Del Webb Blvd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-297 24-0649 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 20, 2024, Closed Session Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented. 24-0663 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, August 27, 2024, City Council Meeting. The Minutes were approved and filed as presented. 24-0672 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of Right of Way for North Randall Road, located at 1310 North Randall Road This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-298 24-0678 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Self Storage Facility, 410 Hill Ave. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-299 City of Aurora Page 5 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 24-0680 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for Lincoln Prairie Del Webb P1 - Mass Grading, 3123 Del Webb Blvd. Ken Schroth, Director of Public Works - City of Aurora, responded to questions. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-300 24-0682 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for Lincoln Prairie Del Webb P1, 3123 Del Webb Blvd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-301 24-0683 A Resolution approving reduction No. 01 for Lincoln Prairie Del Webb P2, SEC of Lincoln Prairie Blvd and Del Webb Blvd. This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda. Enactment No: R24-302 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 24-0588 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase access control devices from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502 for $217,013.50. Jeff Anderson, Deputy CIO and Jolene Coulter, Director of Purchasing - City of Aurora, responded to questions. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Woerman Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-303 City of Aurora Page 6 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 24-0593 A Resolution requesting approval of an addendum to an existing Network Infrastructure Managed Services contract from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Woerman Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-304 24-0594 A Resolution requesting approval of an addendum to an existing Preventive Maintenance & Support of City-wide security/CCTV cameras contract from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502. 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- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Woerman Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-305 24-0604 A Resolution Establishing Health and Dental Insurance Monthly Rates of Contributions for Pre-Medicare Retirees Effective January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. 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 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-306 City of Aurora Page 7 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 24-0625 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to purchase CCTV devices from Scientel Solutions LLC., 2021 N Eola Rd, Aurora, IL 60502 for $189,305.25. A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza and seconded by Alderwoman Smith to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Woerman Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-307 24-0645 A Resolution Directing Staff to Proceed with Phase I of a 3 Phase Sustainability Plan for the Aurora Civic Center Authority (ACCA) in an amount not to exceed $13.8 million. Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Woerman Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-308 24-0653 A Resolution authorizing an Agreement with Humana to Administer a Medicare Advantage Plan for Medicare Eligible Retirees for the Period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025. 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 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-309 24-0658 A Resolution accepting the improvements and waiving the maintenance security for Bardwell Community Subdivision, 301 Weston Ave. Alderman Woerman recused himself from the discussion and vote on this item and left the room during discussion and vote. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote and Alderman Woerman returned to Council Chambers at the conclusion of the vote: City of Aurora Page 8 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 Aye: 9- Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith and Alderman Bugg Nay: 1- Alderman Laesch Enactment No: R24-310 NEW BUSINESS A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Laesch to suspend the rules to hear items of new business. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Barriero, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman 24-0674 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of licenses for tattoo and body art establishments in accordance with Chapter 25, Article XI "Tattoo and Body Art Establishments". 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 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman Enactment No: R24-311 REPORTS 24-0685 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Second Quarter 2024 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented briefly. Mayor Irvin acknowledged receipt of the Corporate Funds Investment Report for the 2nd Quarter of 2024. 24-0686 Treasurer's Report - May 2024 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented briefly. Mayor Irvin acknowledged receipt of the Treasurer's Report for May of 2024. 24-0687 Treasurer's Report - June 2024 Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - City of Aurora, presented briefly. Mayor Irvin acknowledged receipt of the Treasurer's Report for June of 2024. City of Aurora Page 9 City Council Meeting Minutes - Final September 10, 2024 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST 24-0690 Bill Summary and Large Bill List. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 11 - Alderman Barreiro, Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, 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 7:56 p.m. Submitted by: _______________________________ Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk 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. 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