City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2020-02-25

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 February 25, 2020
 6:00 PM


 CALL TO ORDER

 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 AND THE SPECIAL
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020
 20-0119 Approval of the Tuesday, February 11, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes .

 20-0131 Approval of the Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Special City Council Minutes .

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATIONS

 20-0143 Proclamation for Black History Month

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 20-0037 A Resolution Appointing Guadalupe Cuevas, David Blancas, Elva Esparza, Laura
 Ayala and Gil Rios to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage Advisory Board.

 20-0043 A Resolution Appointing Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson III to the Aurora
 African American Heritage Advisory Board .

 20-0067 A Resolution Appointing Robert Shemansky and Reappointing Paul Chabez Jr.,
 Mike Kluber and Terrence Lindsay to the Permanent Building & Fire Code
 Committee.

 CONSENT AGENDA




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 19-1016 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the Engineering
 Services Agreement Supplement #1 in the amount of $15,870.78 with HR Green,
 Inc., 420 N. Front Street, McHenry, Illinois 60050, for the Paramount Riverwalk
 Promenade Project Phase II Engineering.

 20-0045 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to enter into a
 contract with Vélan Solutions, LLC for the WeNeverWalkAlone™ Nationwide Peer
 Support & Mental Health Professionals Network” .

 20-0050 A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, 5101 Thatcher Road, Downers
 Grove, IL 60515, as the primary fiber vendor for doing fiber work for the City of
 Aurora, and use Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the City's secondary fiber
 vendor.

 20-0061 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage Mayors
 and Managers Conference for the 2020 Legislative Session.

 20-0066 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Project
 Canvas - 100 S. River St.

 20-0069 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a not-to-exceed
 agreement for Design Phase Engineering Services in the amount of $43,000 for
 the Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation , Phase 3 (Area 1) Project with Crawford,
 Murphy and Tilly, Inc .

 20-0080 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction Corporation, 4250
 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount of two million, two hundred
 and seventy-six thousand, two hundred thirty -four dollars and ninety-five cents
 ($2,276,234.95) for the W. Downer Place Sewer Separation project located in
 Wards 4 and 5.

 20-0081 A Resolution Awarding the 2020 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Televising contract to
 National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St., Chicago, Illinois,
 60612 in the amount of one hundred forty-three thousand, eight hundred and
 twenty-five dollars and zero cents ($143,825.00) .

 20-0083 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1245 Corporate Blvd

 20-0084 A Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding in the amount of $4,910
 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycle Path Grant Program.

 20-0086 A Resolution to approve a ratification to the existing contract with RJ Kuhn
 Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. to add $24,445.25 for repair and
 replacement services related to existing plumbing infrastructure at the
 Development Services Center (DSC).




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 20-0089 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk loads of unleaded and diesel fuels
 from Petroleum Traders Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN not to exceed
 $883,000.00.

 20-0091 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora liquor
 licenses (unofficially related to application from: Primos Tacos , Inc. d/b/a Primos
 Tacos, 914 Highland Avenue, Aurora 60506) .

 20-0092 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora liquor
 licenses (unofficially related to application from: McCarty Mills Taproom , Inc. d/b/a
 McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S River Street, Unit 108 Aurora 60506) .

 20-0103 A Resolution approving an agreement with District 129 and the City of Aurora,
 through the Aurora Police Department, for the Handle With Care Program

 20-0107 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board Meeting to
 Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area and the Approval of a
 Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of Aurora (Lincoln and Weston Tax
 Increment Financing District) .

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 20-0042 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Ordinance Number 3100, being
 the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.6-4.5 Limited but Permitted Uses to
 the BB Business-Boulevard District

 NEW BUSINESS

 REPORT

 20-0132 Treasurer's Report - January 2020

 BILLS

 20-0138 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 of Aurora Council Chambers
 44 East Downer Place
 Aurora, IL


 City Council
 Meeting Minutes - Final
 Tuesday
 February 25, 2020
 6:00 PM




 CALL TO ORDER


 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:06 p.m. and the roll was called.

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


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Troop 50074 from Gombert Elementary
 School.

 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was lead by Pastor Janice Donelson of Everlasting Word
 Church.

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2020 AND THE SPECIAL
 CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2020

 20-0119 Approval of the Tuesday, February 11, 2020 City Council Meeting
 Minutes.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Franco to approve and file the minutes. The motion carried by voice vote.

 20-0131 Approval of the Tuesday, February 18, 2020 Special City Council
 Minutes.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins to approve and file the minutes. The motion carried by voice vote.




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 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

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

 PRESENTATIONS

 20-0143 Proclamation for Black History Month

 This Proclamation was discussed and filed.


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 City Clerk Stallings read a statement on the rules of public comment. The
 following individuals addressed City Council:

 Troop 50074 presented regarding City beautification.
 Ray Hinsch presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 Marcus Sabo presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 Sinclair Gallagher presented regarding Simply Destiny.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 20-0037 A Resolution Appointing Guadalupe Cuevas, David Blancas, Elva
 Esparza, Laura Ayala and Gil Rios to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage
 Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
 that this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Enactment No: R20-029


 20-0043 A Resolution Appointing Shanita Thompson and Joseph L. Grisson III to
 the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Franco that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Enactment No: R20-030




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 20-0067 A Resolution Appointing Robert Shemansky and Reappointing Paul
 Chabez Jr., Mike Kluber and Terrence Lindsay to the Permanent Building
 & Fire Code Committee.
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins that this item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Enactment No: R20-031


 CONSENT AGENDA

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

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

 19-1016 A Resolution Authorizing the Director of Purchasing to Execute the
 Engineering Services Agreement Supplement #1 in the amount of
 $15,870.78 with HR Green, Inc., 420 N. Front Street, McHenry, Illinois
 60050, for the Paramount Riverwalk Promenade Project Phase II
 Engineering.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-032


 20-0045 A Resolution authorizing the City of Aurora Police Department to enter
 into a contract with Vélan Solutions, LLC for the WeNeverWalkAlone™
 Nationwide Peer Support & Mental Health Professionals Network”.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-033


 20-0050 A Resolution to use NTI National Technologies, 5101 Thatcher Road,
 Downers Grove, IL 60515, as the primary fiber vendor for doing fiber
 work for the City of Aurora, and use Adesta LLC of Willowbrook IL as the
 City's secondary fiber vendor.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-034




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 20-0061 A Resolution To Endorse the Legislative Action Program of the DuPage
 Mayors and Managers Conference for the 2020 Legislative Session.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-035


 20-0066 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for
 Project Canvas - 100 S. River St.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-036


 20-0069 A Resolution authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a
 not-to-exceed agreement for Design Phase Engineering Services in the
 amount of $43,000 for the Airfield Pavement Rehabilitation, Phase 3
 (Area 1) Project with Crawford, Murphy and Tilly, Inc.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-037


 20-0080 A Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Swallow Construction
 Corporation, 4250 Lacey Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 in the amount
 of two million, two hundred and seventy-six thousand, two hundred
 thirty-four dollars and ninety-five cents ($2,276,234.95) for the W. Downer
 Place Sewer Separation project located in Wards 4 and 5.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-038


 20-0081 A Resolution Awarding the 2020 Sanitary & Storm Sewer Televising
 contract to National Power Rodding Corporation, 2500 W. Arthington St.,
 Chicago, Illinois, 60612 in the amount of one hundred forty-three
 thousand, eight hundred and twenty-five dollars and zero cents
 ($143,825.00).
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-039


 20-0083 A Resolution Accepting the Dedication of an Easement at 1245
 Corporate Blvd
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-040




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 20-0084 A Resolution authorizing the application for grant funding in the amount of
 $4,910 from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Bicycle Path
 Grant Program.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-041


 20-0086 A Resolution to approve a ratification to the existing contract with RJ
 Kuhn Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling, Inc. to add $24,445.25 for repair
 and replacement services related to existing plumbing infrastructure at
 the Development Services Center (DSC).
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-042


 20-0089 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of bulk loads of unleaded and
 diesel fuels from Petroleum Traders Corporation of Fort Wayne, IN not to
 exceed $883,000.00.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-043


 20-0091 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E City of Aurora
 liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Primos Tacos, Inc.
 d/b/a Primos Tacos, 914 Highland Avenue, Aurora 60506).
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-044


 20-0092 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class F City of Aurora
 liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: McCarty Mills
 Taproom, Inc. d/b/a McCarty Mills Taproom, 140 S River Street, Unit 108
 Aurora 60506).
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-045


 20-0103 A Resolution approving an agreement with District 129 and the City of
 Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, for the Handle With Care
 Program
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-046




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 20-0107 An Ordinance Calling for a Public Hearing and a Joint Review Board
 Meeting to Consider the Designation of a Redevelopment Project Area
 and the Approval of a Redevelopment Plan and Project for the City of
 Aurora (Lincoln and Weston Tax Increment Financing District)
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-015


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 20-0042 An Ordinance Approving a Text Amendment to Ordinance Number 3100,
 being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance to add Section 8.6-4.5 Limited but
 Permitted Uses to the BB Business-Boulevard District
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 that this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:

 Aye: 10 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman
 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman Jenkins

 Nay: 1- Alderman O'Connor

 Enactment No: O20-014


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no agenda items under New Business.


 REPORT

 20-0132 Treasurer's Report - January 2020

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Jenkins to accept and file this report. The motion carried by voice vote.

 BILLS

 20-0138 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

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

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




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 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. The
 meeting adjourned at 6:53 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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