City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2021-07-13

City Hall - 2nd Floor City Council
 City of Aurora Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL
 City Council

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 July 13, 2021
 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. Please contact the City Clerk at (630) 256-3070 with questions.
 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATIONS

 21-0521 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations.

 21-0522 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 21-0337 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Aurora, by
 Modifying the Zoning Map Attached Thereto by Rezoning the Property Located at
 632 South Ohio Street from B-3, Business and Wholesale District to R-2, One
 Family Dwelling District

 21-0400 Request for authorization to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new
 replacement wheel loader for the Water and Sewer Maintenance Division.

 21-0403 A Resolution Authorizing Payment to Testing for Public Safety, LLC (dba IPSP) as
 the Provider of Services for 2021 Fire Department Promotional Testing Process.
 21-0419 A Resolution to reject all bids for the Wilder Park Restroom and Concessions
 Facility project.




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 21-0427 A Resolution authorizing an extension of an agreement with Seize the Future
 Development Foundation, Inc. for services related to economic development
 through September 30, 2021.
 21-0433 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Infosend to Provide Utility Invoice
 Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing Division.

 21-0436 An Ordinance amending the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance pertaining to
 E-Commerce Delivery Stores.

 21-0441 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to
 planning and zoning procedures.

 21-0453 A Resolution to approve the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program.

 21-0461 A Resolution To approve payment to Tavarez and Son's Lawn Care for removal of
 junk and trash services through code violation for the remainder of 2021.
 21-0466 A Resolution to Award the contract for the San Souci Water Main Improvements
 project located in Ward 5 to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co., 1785 W. Armitage Court,
 Addison, IL 60101 in the amount of one million, six hundred thirty thousand, two
 hundred sixty-two dollars and eighty cents ($1,630,262.80).

 21-0477 A Resolution to accept a Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Grant for the
 Aurora Financial Empowerment Center.

 21-0478 A request to obtain bids for the construction of the Phillips Park Golf Course
 Simulator Addition and purchase of two golf simulators.

 21-0483 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and construction of the supporting
 infrastructure, as previously mentioned in R20-249, for the body worn camera
 inventory and operating requirements as defined by the Aurora Police Department.

 21-0484 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
 January 1, 2021 and Ending December 31, 2021 (Amendment #1 For The 2021
 Fiscal Year).

 21-0485 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a fleet dash camera
 system and the Taser 7 equipment.

 21-0500 A Resolution approving the 2021 Ward 9 Block Party Assistance Program.

 21-0509 A Resolution to approve the renewal and expansion of the $10.0 million Line of
 Credit to $15.0 million with Fifth Third Bank for one year.

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 21-0499 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, June 22, 2021 City Council Meeting.




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 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 21-0362 An Ordinance approving a Plan Description Revision to the Conditional Use
 Planned Development, to change the underlying zoning district for a portion of the
 property from R-1(C) One family Dwelling District to O(C) Office District located
 west of Hankes Road, south of Galena Boulevard, east of Blackberry Creek, and
 north of Raven.

 21-0364 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the property located at 2600 West
 Galena Boulevard

 21-0365 A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2600 West Galena
 Boulevard for an Animal Hospital (2720) Use

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 21-0525 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 Hall - 2nd Floor City
 City of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 July 13, 2021
 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. Please contact the City Clerk at (630) 256-3070 with questions.

 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. and the roll was called.

 Present: 12 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, 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-At-Large Ron Woerman,
 Alderman-At-Large Sherman Jenkins and Mayor Richard Irvin
 Absent: 1 - Alderwoman Juany Garza


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Savannah Crooks, a Senior at West Aurora High
 School.

 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was led by Alderwoman Hart-Burns.


 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderwoman
 Hart-Burns to appoint Officer Sullivan as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting.
 The motion carried by voice vote.




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 PRESENTATIONS

 21-0521 Mayor’s Office Community Presentations.

 The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to Savannah Crooks, a West Aurora
 High School senior, for her efforts at raising funds for the Marie Wilkinson Food
 Pantry.

 The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to Aurora Police Department Officer
 Will Whitfield for his work in hosting the 'Christmas in July' event to raise funds and
 supplies for Mutual Ground.
 These presentations were discussed and filed.


 21-0522 Update on the CHANGE Reform Initiative.

 There was no update presented regarding the CHANGE Reform Initiative.


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 The City Clerk read the rules for public comment. The following citizens were
 present and offered public comment:

 Ms. Mary Ann Vincent spoke in opposition to item 21-0436.
 Mr. Adam Pauley introduced himself to Council as a recent appointee to the
 Kane County Regional Board of School Trustees.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded
 by Alderman Franco to approve the items on the Consent Agenda and Direct to
 Council Consent Agenda as read.

 A motion was made by Alderman Bugg and seconded by Alderman Saville to
 remove item 21-0484 from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business. Item
 21-0484 was removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on Unfinished
 Business.

 With the removal of item 21-0484 from the Consent Agenda, the motion to
 approve the items on the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda carried by the following vote:

 Aye: (11) - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman
 Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman, Alderman
 Jenkins.




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 21-0337 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 49 of the Code of Ordinances, City of
 Aurora, by Modifying the Zoning Map Attached Thereto by Rezoning the
 Property Located at 632 South Ohio Street from B-3, Business and
 Wholesale District to R-2, One Family Dwelling District
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O21-033


 21-0400 Request for authorization to advertise for bids for the purchase of a new
 replacement wheel loader for the Water and Sewer Maintenance
 Division.
 This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.


 21-0403 A Resolution Authorizing Payment to Testing for Public Safety, LLC (dba
 IPSP) as the Provider of Services for 2021 Fire Department Promotional
 Testing Process.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-168


 21-0419 A Resolution to reject all bids for the Wilder Park Restroom and
 Concessions Facility project.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-169


 21-0427 A Resolution authorizing an extension of an agreement with Seize the
 Future Development Foundation, Inc. for services related to economic
 development through September 30, 2021.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-170


 21-0433 A Resolution Authorizing an Agreement with Infosend to Provide Utility
 Invoice Production and Distribution Services for the Water Billing
 Division.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-171


 21-0436 An Ordinance amending the Aurora Liquor Control Ordinance pertaining
 to E-Commerce Delivery Stores.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O21-034



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 21-0441 An Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the Code of Ordinances
 pertaining to planning and zoning procedures.
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O21-035


 21-0453 A Resolution to approve the Ward 8 Residential Grant Program.

 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-172


 21-0461 A Resolution To approve payment to Tavarez and Son's Lawn Care for
 removal of junk and trash services through code violation for the
 remainder of 2021.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-173


 21-0466 A Resolution to Award the contract for the San Souci Water Main
 Improvements project located in Ward 5 to Gerardi Sewer & Water Co.,
 1785 W. Armitage Court, Addison, IL 60101 in the amount of one million,
 six hundred thirty thousand, two hundred sixty-two dollars and eighty
 cents ($1,630,262.80).
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-174


 21-0477 A Resolution to accept a Kane County Grand Victoria Riverboat Grant for
 the Aurora Financial Empowerment Center.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-175


 21-0478 A request to obtain bids for the construction of the Phillips Park Golf
 Course Simulator Addition and purchase of two golf simulators.
 This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.


 21-0483 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and construction of the supporting
 infrastructure, as previously mentioned in R20-249, for the body worn
 camera inventory and operating requirements as defined by the Aurora
 Police Department.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-176




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 21-0485 A Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of a fleet dash
 camera system and the Taser 7 equipment.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-177


 21-0500 A Resolution approving the 2021 Ward 9 Block Party Assistance
 Program.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-178


 21-0509 A Resolution to approve the renewal and expansion of the $10.0 million
 Line of Credit to $15.0 million with Fifth Third Bank for one year.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-179


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

 21-0499 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, June 22, 2021 City Council
 Meeting.
 The minutes were approved and filed on the Direct to Council Consent
 Agenda.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 21-0362 An Ordinance approving a Plan Description Revision to the Conditional
 Use Planned Development, to change the underlying zoning district for a
 portion of the property from R-1(C) One family Dwelling District to O(C)
 Office District located west of Hankes Road, south of Galena Boulevard,
 east of Blackberry Creek, and north of Raven.
 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, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and
 Alderman-At-Large Jenkins

 Enactment No: O21-036


 21-0364 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for the property located at 2600
 West Galena Boulevard
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:


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 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and
 Alderman-At-Large Jenkins

 Enactment No: R21-180


 21-0365 A Resolution approving a Final Plan for the property located at 2600
 West Galena Boulevard for an Animal Hospital (2720) Use
 A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and
 Alderman-At-Large Jenkins

 Enactment No: R21-181


 21-0484 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year
 Beginning January 1, 2021 and Ending December 31, 2021
 (Amendment #1 For The 2021 Fiscal Year).
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer and Chief of Staff - City of Aurora,
 presented and responded to questions regarding this item.

 Alisia Lewis, Director of Human Resources - City of Aurora, presented and responded
 to questions regarding this item.

 This item was removed from the Consent Agenda to Unfinished Business. A
 motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Saville to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Enactment No: O21-037


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items of New Business at this meeting.


 REPORT

 There were no reports at this meeting.


 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 21-0525 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

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




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 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman-At-Large Woerman and
 Alderman-At-Large Jenkins

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was a need for a closed session meeting to discuss appointment,
 employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific
 employees pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act.

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Franco that Council convene in closed session immediately prior to the
 adjournment of this meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman, Alderman Jenkins.

 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderwoman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins that this meeting adjourn upon the conclusion of the closed session
 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderwoman Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Woerman, Alderman Jenkins.

 The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned to go into Closed Session at
 6:42 p.m. and members of the public and staff were asked to leave the City
 Council chambers at the conclusion of the open portion of the City Council
 meeting. Council went into Closed Session at 6:53 p.m. and the Closed
 Session meeting concluded at 9:45 p.m. and this meeting adjourned at 9:45
 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.




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