City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2019-03-26

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

 Agenda - Final-revised
 Tuesday
 March 26, 2019
 6:00 PM


 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019

 19-0228 Approval of the Tuesday, March 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes .

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATIONS

 19-0245 Presentation of donations to the Aurora Strong Fund

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 19-0173 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Jamal Scott and Patrick Ruffolo as At-Large
 Representatives, Reappointing Joe Henning, Christine Goerlich Weber and Peter
 Aguilar as At-Large Representatives and Bill Donnell as Municipal Representative
 to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau (AACVB).

 CONSENT AGENDA

 18-0903 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering
 Services Agreement in the amount of $52,801.28 with HR Green, Inc. for the
 Paramount Riverwalk Promenade Project Phase II Engineering .

 19-0051 An Ordinance Amending Articles VII (Criminal Nuisance Abatement) and VIII
 (Noise Abatement) of Chapter 29 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances .

 19-0098 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 of the Code of
 Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled "Aldermen" .



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 19-0133 A Resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88 Industrial - PH II.

 19-0149 A Resolution Ratifying Payment to Point B Communications for Public Relations,
 Marketing, Branding and Communications Services for Services Rendered in
 2018.
 19-0153 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of Aurora liquor
 licenses (unofficially related to application from: Nick & Mike Fresh Market, LLC
 dba El Palenque at 363 N. Farnsworth, Aurora, Illinois).

 19-0154 A Resolution to award the rental of crowd control barricades for parades to United
 Rent-A-Fence, Addison, IL .

 19-0157 A Resolution requesting approval for the Innovation and Core Services
 Department to submit a grant application to the Kane County Grand Victoria
 Riverboat Fund, seeking $35,709 for laptop computers and other technology for
 the soon-to-open Thrive Collaborative Center .

 19-0158 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with
 Geneva Construction Co., P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL 60507-0998 in the amount of
 $676,625.00 for the 2019 Citywide Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer
 Maintenance.

 19-0164 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Aurora
 University - Dining Hall.

 19-0166 A Resolution Approving the City of Aurora 4th Program Year (2018) Consolidated
 Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the Federal Community
 Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME),
 and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Programs

 19-0167 A Resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88 Industrial - Road
 Improvements.

 19-0171 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to act on behalf of the City when the governing
 documents of a condo or homeowner's association require the City's consent as a
 prerequisite to the Association's adoption or recording of any amendments to
 such governing documents.

 19-0175 A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for the Mowing
 Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid 19-01) for a Two Year
 Contract with a one year optional extension.

 19-0181 A Resolution to award a contract to WBK Engineering, LLC in the amount of
 $42,080.00 for the LOMR for Fox River Floodway project .




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 19-0183 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing
 District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area) Redevelopment Project Area,
 Redevelopment Plan and Project .

 19-0186 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of one (1) additional and nine (9)
 replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet.

 19-0187 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into agreements with
 Crescent Electric Supply, 517 S River Street, Aurora, IL and SolarMax LED, Inc.,
 3080 12th St, Riverside, CA 92507 in the amounts of $173,582.00 and
 $66,850.74, respectively, for the purchase of LED Street Lights .

 19-0188 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Watermain Easement at
 1155-1167 North Farnsworth Avenue

 19-0189 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number
 #197, Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision, (347 S. Gladstone Avenue) Aurora,
 Illinois, Kane County and providing for a public hearing and other procedures in
 connection therewith.

 19-0190 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area Number
 #198, Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B, Lots 19, 401, 403, (Vacant Lots: 2350 Frieder
 Lane) Aurora, Illinois, DuPage County and providing for a public hearing and other
 procedures in connection therewith .

 19-0197 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment Financing
 District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area) Redevelolpment Project Area .

 19-0200 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora Downtown
 Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area) .

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 19-0159 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of video surveillance camera related
 hardware, software and professional installation services for the Aldermen’s
 Offices under a National IPA purchasing contract in the amount of $29,825 with
 CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL .

 NEW BUSINESS

19-0234 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Disbursement of Funds Raised
 Directly by the City of Aurora and Through the Aurora Strong Go Fund Me Account
 on an Equal Basis to the Families of the Victims and the One Surviving Victim of
 the Pratt Industries Shooting Incident .




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19-0238 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Revised Real Estate Purchase and
 Development Agreement with Mora Asian Fusion Bolingbrook, LLC to facilitate
 the redevelopment of certain real property located at 43 E Galena Ave. in the City
 of Aurora, commonly known as the "Vargas Building ."

 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 19-0227 Requesting a Plan Description Revision to the Special Use Planned Development
 on the property located north of Hafenrichter Road, east of Barrington Drive, and
 west of Whitethorn Drive (Pulte Group - 19-0227 / WH05/1-18.151-Ppn/Psd/PD/R
 - JM - Ward 9)

 19-0239 Requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development on the
 property located at 1500 Southlawn Avenue and 1501 Southlawn Avenue, to be
 incorporated under the existing Aurora University Special Use Planned
 Development (Aurora University - 19-0239 / AU20/3-19.037-SUPD - TV - Ward 5)

 19-0240 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for a 1,090 sq. ft. addition to the Parolini
 Music Center located at 1330 Marseillaise Place (Aurora University - 19-0240 /
 AU20/4-19.047-Fpn - TV - Ward 4)

 BILLS

 19-0244 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

 CLOSED SESSION

 ADJOURN




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


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 March 26, 2019
 6:00 PM




 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M. and the roll was called.

 Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell,
 Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Scheketa
 Hart-Burns, Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman
 Judd Lofchie, Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and
 Mayor Richard Irvin
 Absent: 1 - Alderman Juany Garza


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


 INVOCATION


 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019

 19-0228 Approval of the Tuesday, March 12, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes .

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
 that the minutes be approved and filed. The motion carried by voice vote.

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
 to appoint Officer Brian as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
 carried by voice vote.

 PRESENTATIONS

 19-0245 Presentation of donations to the Aurora Strong Fund

 This Presentation was discussed and filed


 19-0234 A Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance and Disbursement of Funds
 Raised Directly by the City of Aurora and Through the Aurora Strong Go
 Fund Me Account on an Equal Basis to the Families of the Victims and
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 the One Surviving Victim of the Pratt Industries Shooting Incident .
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins to
 suspend the rules to act on this item. The motion carried.

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
 that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 Enactment No: R19-069


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 After Clerk McCambridge read a statement regarding Public Consent the
 following addressed members of City Council:

 Tyler Turdici, Associate Pastor of Oasis Christian Church, spoke against
 abortion.

 Mary Ann Vincent spoke regarding the events related to fundraising for Aurora
 Strong and asked about the residency requirement for department heads.

 There were no further speakers.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 19-0173 A Resolution Appointing Dr. Jamal Scott and Patrick Ruffolo as At-Large
 Representatives, Reappointing Joe Henning, Christine Goerlich Weber
 and Peter Aguilar as At-Large Representatives and Bill Donnell as
 Municipal Representative to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors
 Bureau (AACVB).
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
 that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 Enactment No: R19-070


 CONSENT AGENDA

 Approval of the Consent Agenda

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
 to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the
 following vote:


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 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 18-0903 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the
 Engineering Services Agreement in the amount of $52,801.28 with HR
 Green, Inc. for the Paramount Riverwalk Promenade Project Phase II
 Engineering.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-071


 19-0051 An Ordinance Amending Articles VII (Criminal Nuisance Abatement) and
 VIII (Noise Abatement) of Chapter 29 of the City of Aurora Code of
 Ordinances.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O19-012


 19-0098 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II, Division 3 of the Code of
 Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled "Aldermen" .
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O19-013


 19-0133 A Resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88
 Industrial - PH II.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-072


 19-0149 A Resolution Ratifying Payment to Point B Communications for Public
 Relations, Marketing, Branding and Communications Services for
 Services Rendered in 2018.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-073


 19-0153 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class C City of Aurora
 liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Nick & Mike
 Fresh Market, LLC dba El Palenque at 363 N. Farnsworth, Aurora,
 Illinois).
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-074



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 19-0154 A Resolution to award the rental of crowd control barricades for parades
 to United Rent-A-Fence, Addison, IL .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-075


 19-0157 A Resolution requesting approval for the Innovation and Core Services
 Department to submit a grant application to the Kane County Grand
 Victoria Riverboat Fund, seeking $35,709 for laptop computers and other
 technology for the soon-to-open Thrive Collaborative Center .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-076


 19-0158 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an
 agreement with Geneva Construction Co., P.O. Box 998, Aurora, IL
 60507-0998 in the amount of $676,625 .00 for the 2019 Citywide
 Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer Maintenance .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-077


 19-0164 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
 Aurora University - Dining Hall.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-078


 19-0166 A Resolution Approving the City of Aurora 4th Program Year (2018)
 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the
 Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME
 Investment Partnership Act (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant
 (ESG) Programs
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-079


 19-0167 A Resolution to approve Security Reduction No. 1 for Orchard 88
 Industrial - Road Improvements.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-080


 19-0171 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor to act on behalf of the City when the
 governing documents of a condo or homeowner's association require the
 City's consent as a prerequisite to the Association's adoption or
 recording of any amendments to such governing documents.

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 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-081


 19-0175 A Resolution the Acceptance of Bid Pricing from Contractors for the
 Mowing Landscape Maintenance for Several City Departments (Bid
 19-01) for a Two Year Contract with a one year optional extension.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-082


 19-0181 A Resolution to award a contract to WBK Engineering, LLC in the amount
 of $42,080.00 for the LOMR for Fox River Floodway project .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-083


 19-0183 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment
 Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area) Redevelopment
 Project Area, Redevelopment Plan and Project .
 This Reports/Studies was adopted.

 Enactment No: O19-018


 19-0186 A Resolution Authorizing the purchase of one (1) additional and nine (9)
 replacement vehicles for the City of Aurora fleet.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-084


 19-0187 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into
 agreements with Crescent Electric Supply, 517 S River Street, Aurora, IL
 and SolarMax LED, Inc., 3080 12th St, Riverside, CA 92507 in the
 amounts of $173,582.00 and $66,850.74, respectively, for the purchase
 of LED Street Lights.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-085


 19-0188 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of a City Watermain Easement at
 1155-1167 North Farnsworth Avenue
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R19-086


 19-0189 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area
 Number #197, Aurora University 2nd Resubdivision, (347 S. Gladstone
 Avenue) Aurora, Illinois, Kane County and providing for a public hearing
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 and other procedures in connection therewith.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O19-014


 19-0190 An Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of a Special Service Area
 Number #198, Butterfield Phase II, Unit 4B, Lots 19, 401, 403, (Vacant
 Lots: 2350 Frieder Lane) Aurora, Illinois, DuPage County and providing
 for a public hearing and other procedures in connection therewith .
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O19-015


 19-0197 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora Downtown Tax Increment
 Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown Area) Redevelolpment
 Project Area.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O19-016


 19-0200 An Ordinance adopting Tax Increment Financing for the City of Aurora
 Downtown Tax Increment Financing District 9 (Stolp Avenue - Downtown
 Area).
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O19-017


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 19-0159 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of video surveillance camera
 related hardware, software and professional installation services for the
 Aldermen’s Offices under a National IPA purchasing contract in the
 amount of $29,825 with CDW-G Corporation of Vernon Hills, IL .
 Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer, provided an overview of the proposal and
 answered questions regarding the City's purchasing procedures and staffing of the
 purchasing division.

 The following Aldermen participated in the discussion on the item: Alderman Lofchie
 requested more local participation in purchasing and suggested that the purchasing
 division may be short staffed, Alderman O'Connor supported the project and
 purchasing process taken for the item, Alderman Saville stated his support of the
 proposal, Alderman Hart-Burns stated her support for the project, and Alderman Bugg
 stated his support of the project and the manner for developing the pricing.

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
 that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.




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 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 Enactment No: R19-087


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Saville,to
 allow for the City Council to Suspend the Rules to consider the item on the
 agenda under New Business. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 19-0238 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a Revised Real Estate
 Purchase and Development Agreement with Mora Asian Fusion
 Bolingbrook, LLC to facilitate the redevelopment of certain real property
 located at 43 E Galena Ave. in the City of Aurora, commonly known as
 the "Vargas Building."
 David Dibo, Director of Economic Development, and Alex Alexandrou, Chief
 Management Officer spoke regarding the item and answered questions of Alderman
 Mervine.

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns,
 that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 Enactment No: R19-088


 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 19-0227 Requesting a Plan Description Revision to the Special Use Planned
 Development on the property located north of Hafenrichter Road, east of
 Barrington Drive, and west of Whitethorn Drive (Pulte Group - 19-0227 /
 WH05/1-18.151-Ppn/Psd/PD/R - JM - Ward 9)
 This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council


 19-0239 Requesting the Establishment of a Special Use Planned Development on
 the property located at 1500 Southlawn Avenue and 1501 Southlawn
 Avenue, to be incorporated under the existing Aurora University Special
 Use Planned Development (Aurora University - 19-0239 /
 AU20/3-19.037-SUPD - TV - Ward 5)

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 This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council


 19-0240 Requesting approval of a Final Plan for a 1,090 sq. ft. addition to the
 Parolini Music Center located at 1330 Marseillaise Place (Aurora
 University - 19-0240 / AU20/4-19.047-Fpn - TV - Ward 4)
 This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council


 BILLS

 19-0244 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
 that the bills as presented be approved and paid. The motion carried.

 Aye: 11 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman
 Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was not a need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Franco,
 that this meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by voice vote. The meeting
 was adjourned at 7:00 P.M.




 Submitted by: __________________________________________________________
 Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk




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