Committee of the Whole

City Hall - 5th Floor City of Aurora Conference Room B 44 East Downer Place Aurora, IL Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday January 20, 2015 5:00 PM ROLL CALL The Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 5:08 p.m. by Mayor Weisner, and the Roll was called. Present 12 - Mayor Tom Weisner, Alderman Kristina "Tina" Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman John Peters, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Lynne Johnson, Alderman Richard Irvin, and Alderman Bob O'Connor Absent 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 6, 2015 15-00012 Approval of the Minutes of the January 6, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting. Alderman Saville moved, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to approve the minutes of the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on January 6, 2015. Motion carried by voice vote. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS The Planning & Development Committee cancelled its January 15, 2015 meeting - No items to report FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 14-01083 An Ordinance Amending the Lease at the Aurora Airport between the City of Aurora and Sky Haven of Aurora, Inc. Assistant City Engineer Steve Andras spoke briefly about this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 1 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2015 14-01101 A Resolution to authorize the Director of Purchasing to execute an agreement with Alfred Benesch & Company of 1230 East Diehl Road, Suite 109, Naperville, IL 60563 for the 2015 - 2016 Biennial Bridge Inspections and the City Clerk to sign the associated Motor Fuel Tax Appropriation. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 14-01108 A Resolution Authorizing the Extension of an Agreement with Dan Shomon, Inc. for Government Affairs Consulting Services. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 14-01123 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to Execute a One-Year Extension of the Direct Aviation Operating Agreement between Executive Flight Management (EFM) and the City of Aurora . Assistant City Engineer Steve Andras spoke briefly about this item. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 14-01126 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2015 Wheeled Coach Ford F-450 type 1 ambulance from Fire Services, Inc., St. John, Indiana, in the amount of $202,538.00 for the Aurora Fire Department . Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Greiner addressed questions from some of the Aldermen. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 14-01127 A Resolution to purchase 23 new automobiles and trucks from the Illinois Department of Central Management Services Master Contracts or the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 14-01129 A Resolution to purchase 15 new Ford Police Interceptors from the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 15-00003 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Resolutions for Sections 13-00000-00-GM and 14-00-00000-00-GM (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 2 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2015 15-00010 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO . Chief Administrative Services Officer, Alex Alexandrou, spoke on this item. Alexandrou expressed his satisfaction for the positive and collaborative tone of the negotiations between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, which includes Public Works, Street Department, Water and Sewer, and Water Production employees. Alexandrou gave a brief overview of the new contract's highlights. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 15-00014 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO . Chief Administrative Services Officer, Alex Alexandrou, spoke about the negotiations between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, providing an overview of some of the contract changes. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 15-00015 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of Labor Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Association of Professional Police Officers (APPO) . Chief Administrative Services Officer spoke about the new labor agreement between the City of Aurora and the Association of Professional Police Officers, providing an overview of some of the changes within the new contract. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 15-00005 Annual Ward 2 Meet the Easter Bunny and Easter Egg Hunt at McCarty Park, 350 E Galena Blvd. - Sunday, April 5, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (INFORMATION ONLY) 15-00007 Annual Ward 2 Ice Cream Social at McCarty Park, 350 E Galena Blvd. - Sunday, August 9, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (INFORMATION ONLY) BUILDINGS, GROUNDS & INFRASTRUCTURE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS 14-01091 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Deerbrook Unit 2 . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) City of Aurora Page 3 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2015 14-01106 A Resolution for accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Supermax - 1899 Sequoia Dr . (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 14-01117 A Resolution Seeking Authorization for the City Engineer to Execute an Engineering Agreement for Professional Services with CEMCON, Ltd. to Complete a Drainage Study of the South Eola Road; Wheatlands Subdivision; Misty Creek Subdivision Areas. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) 15-00008 A Resolution for Security Reduction No. 1 for White Oak West / Warehouse - 2121 Diehl Rd. (PLACED ON CONSENT AGENDA) MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS 15-00028 A Resolution Appointing Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns and Juan Reyna to the Aquatics Administrative Board. This Resolution was referred to the City Council REQUESTS AND REFERRALS 15-00026 Requesting approval of a Final Plat and Plan Revision of Lot 5, Unit 1, of Bowman Corporate Center First Resubdivision for additional parking located at 2245 Sequoia Drive (Zeller-Sequoia, LLC - 15-00026 / AU07/2-14.263-Fsd/Fpn/R - AM - Ward 5) This Requests was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. 15-00030 Requesting approval of a Final Plan Revision to convert the existing childcare building into a cancer resource/support center for the property located at 1310 Waterford Drive (Rush Copley Medical Center - 15-00030 / AU36/4-14.326-Fpn/R - ES - Ward 7) This Requests was referred to the Planning Council and Planning Commission. CLOSED SESSION Alderman O'Connor moved, seconded by Alderman Irvin, that at the close of this meeting, the City Council go into Closed Session to discuss Litigation, exception Section 2(c)(11) of the Open Meetings Act, which authorizes this meeting to be closed to the public and that the City Clerk be directed to record the vote of each Alderman on this motion. Motion carried. City of Aurora Page 4 Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2015 ADJOURN Alderman Donnell moved, seconded by Alderman O'Connor, to adjourn the meeting at 5:32 p.m. Motion carried by voice vote. ____________________________________ Isabel M. Garcia-Kodron City Clerk City of Aurora Page 5