City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2020-08-11

CITY COUNCIL MEETING
 City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 City Council

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 August 11, 2020
 5:00 PM

 THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT:
 www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL


 TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE:
 Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799
 Meeting ID: 878 0926 4476

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON AUGUST 11, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
 CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST
 PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
 ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL
 TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 20-0436 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 28, 2020 City Council Meeting .

 PRESENTATIONS

 20-0454 60-day Report of the CHANGE Reform Initiative

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 20-0197 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Bukola Bello of Vision M.A.I., LLC for
 Government Affairs Consulting Services .




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 20-0209 A Resolution to award the Rotary Plaza Pedestrian Bridge Removal and Walkway
 Reconstruction located in Ward 2 to MYS, Inc, Palos Heights, IL in the amount of
 hundred thirty-six thousand, seven hundred forty-eight dollars and zero cents
 $136,748.00.

 20-0285 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute both Local Agency Agreement for
 Federal participation with the State of Illinois in the amount not to exceed
 $505,382.00 and Phase 2 Preliminary Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc.
 and the City Clerk to sign the appropriation of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for
 Montgomery Road and Hill Avenue Intersection Improvements (MFT #
 19-00329-00-CH) in an amount of $505,382 .00.

 20-0367 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Reimers Plan Description on 9.46
 Acres, for the Property located at 55 South Constitution Drive

 20-0368 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of the West Reimers
 Subdivision, located at 55 South Constitution Drive for a Retails Sales or Services
 (2100) Use, Business and Professional, Office (2400) Use, and a Processing,
 Finishing and Assembly (3140) Use with Accessory Outdoor Storage

 20-0383 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Orchard
 Road Industrial.

 20-0384 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for AU
 Parking Deck - UG Stormwater Storage - 1405 Prairie St.

 20-0389 A Resolution Ratifying Payment to Total Facility Maintenance Inc. for the not to
 exceed amount of $125,266.00, for Janitorial Services Rendered at Various City
 of Aurora Facilities in 2020 for the contract expiring December 31, 2020 .

 20-0391 An Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora,
 pertaining to Peddling and Solicitation .

 20-0393 An Ordinance amending various provisions of Chapter 2, Article II, Division 4 of
 the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, pertaining to the transaction of business
 by the City Council.

 20-0395 An Ordinance amending Section 36-58 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora,
 pertaining to the adjudication of alarm system violations .

 20-0403 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Heggs Road to Eola Road located south of
 Wolf’s Crossing Road in Will County, Aurora , Illinois

 20-0405 A Resolution amending resolutions R19-313, R19-314, R19-315, R19-316,
 R19-317, R19-318, R19-319, R19-320, R19-321, R19-322, R19-323, R19-324,
 R19-325 and R19-326 to allow additional time to submit reimbursement requests
 that was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic Preservation Grant Agreements granted on
 September 24, 2019


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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 20-0341 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District on the Property located at 5 S.
 Lake Street

 20-0372 A Resolution authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment 2020-#2 to
 reallocate prior year resources and current year resources in response to the
 Coronavirus pandemic and other eligible activities .

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 20-0392 Introduce announcement of the availability of the Eligibility Study and Report, and
 the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the proposed Fox Valley Mall Area TIF
 District.

 BILLS

 20-0455 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN

 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.




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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
 City of Aurora REMOTE ACCESS ONLY
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 August 11, 2020
 5:00 PM


 THIS CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL BE VIEWABLE VIA REMOTE ACCESS ONLINE AT:
 www.aurora-IL.org or www.facebook.org/cityofauroraIL


 TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE:
 Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799
 Meeting ID: 878 0926 4476

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM ON AUGUST 11, 2020 - VIA EMAIL:
 CITYCLERK@AURORA-IL.ORG OR VOICEMAIL: (630) 256-3070. SPEAKERS MUST
 PROVIDE THEIR NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER FROM WHICH THE MEETING WILL BE
 ACCESSED, AND TOPIC OF THEIR COMMENT. THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED THAT ALL
 TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND PARTICIPANT NAMES MAY BE VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Mayor Irvin found that an in-person meeting of the Council was neither
 practical nor prudent and that it was not feasible for members of the public to
 attend this meeting in person at City Hall. The meeting was conducted by
 Internet teleconference without the physical presence of a quorum. Mayor
 Irvin was present at City Hall, the regular meeting location.
 Present: 13 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins,
 Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was presented by Dezember Barnes.




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 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was led by Minister Kyle Welton, Impact Church.


 MINUTES OF THE TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2020 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 20-0436 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 28, 2020 City Council
 Meeting.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and
 Alderman O'Connor

 PRESENTATIONS

 20-0454 60-day Report of the CHANGE Reform Initiative

 Clayton Muhammad, City of Aurora, presented on this topic.
 Kristen Ziman - Police Chief, City of Aurora, spoke regarding this topic.
 Paris Lewbel, City of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this topic.

 Mayor Irvin additional discussed the results of a public opinion poll regarding the City
 of Aurora Police Department.
 This Presentation was discussed and filed.


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 Clerk Stallings read a statement on the rules of public comment and the
 following person addressed the City Council:

 Ms. Mary Fultz spoke regarding violence in the City of Aurora.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 20-0197 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Bukola Bello of Vision
 M.A.I., LLC for Government Affairs Consulting Services.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-154




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 20-0209 A Resolution to award the Rotary Plaza Pedestrian Bridge Removal and
 Walkway Reconstruction located in Ward 2 to MYS, Inc, Palos Heights, IL
 in the amount of hundred thirty-six thousand, seven hundred forty-eight
 dollars and zero cents $136,748.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-155


 20-0285 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to execute both Local Agency
 Agreement for Federal participation with the State of Illinois in the
 amount not to exceed $505,382.00 and Phase 2 Preliminary
 Engineering Agreement with HR Green, Inc. and the City Clerk to sign the
 appropriation of REBUILD Illinois Bond Funds for Montgomery Road and
 Hill Avenue Intersection Improvements (MFT # 19-00329-00-CH) in an
 amount of $505,382.00.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-156


 20-0367 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Reimers Plan Description on
 9.46 Acres, for the Property located at 55 South Constitution Drive
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O20-048


 20-0368 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan on Lot 1 of the West
 Reimers Subdivision, located at 55 South Constitution Drive for a Retails
 Sales or Services (2100) Use, Business and Professional, Office (2400)
 Use, and a Processing, Finishing and Assembly (3140) Use with
 Accessory Outdoor Storage
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-157


 20-0383 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
 Orchard Road Industrial - Ward 5
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-158


 20-0384 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
 AU Parking Deck - UG Stormwater Storage - 1405 Prairie St. - Ward 4
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-159




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 20-0389 A Resolution Ratifying Payment to Total Facility Maintenance Inc. for the
 not to exceed amount of $125,266.00, for Janitorial Services Rendered
 at Various City of Aurora Facilities in 2020 for the contract expiring
 December 31, 2020.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-160


 20-0391 An Ordinance amending Chapter 32 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
 Aurora, pertaining to Peddling and Solicitation.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O20-049


 20-0393 An Ordinance amending various provisions of Chapter 2, Article II,
 Division 4 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, pertaining to the
 transaction of business by the City Council.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O20-050


 20-0395 An Ordinance amending Section 36-58 of the Code of Ordinances, City
 of Aurora, pertaining to the adjudication of alarm system violations.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O20-051


 20-0403 An Ordinance Changing the Name of Heggs Road to Eola Road located
 south of Wolf’s Crossing Road in Will County, Aurora, Illinois
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O20-052


 20-0405 A Resolution amending resolutions R19-313, R19-314, R19-315,
 R19-316, R19-317, R19-318, R19-319, R19-320, R19-321, R19-322,
 R19-323, R19-324, R19-325 and R19-326 to allow additional time to
 submit reimbursement requests that was outlined in Exhibit “A” Historic
 Preservation Grant Agreements granted on September 24, 2019
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R20-161




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 20-0341 An Ordinance Establishing a Special Sign District on the Property
 located at 5 S. Lake Street
 A motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Bugg to
 hold this item at City Council until the meeting of August 25, 2020. The motion
 carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and
 Alderman O'Connor

 Enactment No: O20-056


 20-0372 A Resolution authorizing Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
 2020-#2 to reallocate prior year resources and current year resources in
 response to the Coronavirus pandemic and other eligible activities.
 Adrianne Holloway, Director of Innovation and Core Services - City of Aurora, spoke
 briefly regarding this topic.

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 to approve this item. Alderman Mesiacos abstained from discussion and voting
 on this issue and was off camera and on mute during the discussion and
 voting. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco,
 Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg,
 Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor

 Enactment No: R20-162


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business.


 REPORT

 20-0392 Introduce Announcement of the Availability of the Eligibility Study and
 Report, and the Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Proposed Fox
 Valley Mall Area TIF District
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 that this Announcement be accepted and filed.

 BILLS




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 20-0455 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and Alderman Jenkins to approve
 and pay the bills as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and
 Alderman O'Connor

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

 Aye: 12 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and
 Alderman O'Connor




 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.




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