City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2017-12-12

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

 Agenda - Final-revised
 Tuesday
 December 12, 2017
 6:00 PM


 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017, TUESDAY,
 NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AND CLOSED SESSION MUNITES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
 7, 2017 AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017
 17-01108 Approval of the Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Special City Council Meeting
 Minutes.


 17-01109 Approval of the Tuesday, November 28, 2017 City Council Meeting Minutes.


 17-01117 Approval of the following Closed Session Minutes: November 7, 2017 and
 November 21, 2017.
 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATIONS

 17-01160 A Resolution in Support of Illinois Bicentennial Celebrations .

 17-01171 A Proclamation Recognizing Bill Wiet for his Service to the City of Aurora.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 17-01103 A Resolution Appointing Jacqueline Gibson and Francis "Frank" Johnson to the
 Aurora Housing Authority Board.

 17-01104 A Resolution Appointing Kimberly Harris, Brandon Hayes and Kyle Welton to the
 Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board .

 17-01105 A Resolution Appointing Hector Velazquez to the Aurora Hispanic Heritage
 Advisory Board.


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 SPEAKERS

 CONSENT AGENDA

 17-00947 A Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Instrumentation Service Agreement with the
 HACH Company for the Water Production Division

 17-00948 A Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement Plan with
 the HACH Company for the Water Production Division

 17-00973 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G-1 City of Aurora liquor
 licenses (unofficially related to application from: Hashmi Oil Company d/b/a
 7-Eleven #33141C , located at 1680 Montgomery Rd., Aurora, Illinois).

 17-00976 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within 500 feet
 of residential property located at 518 S. Lake Street generally located east of
 Lake Street south of Prairie Street

 17-01027 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2018 Water & Sewer
 Division Emergency Repair Program .

 17-01049 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 21 for the Water
 Production Division.

 17-01058 A Resolution approving the remodel of the Development Service Center first floor,
 Phase 1 by FH Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC in the in the amount not
 to exceed, $431,500.00.

 17-01063 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer
 Maintenance Division .

 17-01064 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water and sewer
 repair materials.

 17-01074 A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Bid Package 17-44 Phillips Park
 Mastodon Island Adventure Project in the Amount not to exceed $758,000.00 to
 the lowest bidder, Elanar Construction, Chicago, IL and Purchase Playground
 Equipment in the Amount not to exceed $167,149.41 through an RFP from
 GameTime c/o Cunningham Recreation, Charlotte, NC for the Division of Parks &
 Recreation.

 17-01076 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract to
 Purchase Real Property Located at 15-17 South Broadway, Aurora, Illinois

 17-01077 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract to
 Purchase Real Property Located at 110 South LaSalle, Aurora, Illinois

 17-01078 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract to
 Purchase Real Property Located at 120 South LaSalle, Aurora, Illinois


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 17-01080 A Resolution Authorizing Lease Agreement of City Owned Real Estate Located at
 13 South Broadway Street, Aurora Illinois

 17-01082 A Resolution Approving a Lease between Fifth Third Bank and the City of Aurora
 for a portion of Property Located at the Southwest Corner of Downer and
 Broadway

 17-01084 A Resolution Approving Contract for the Purchase and Sale of a Portion of City
 Owned Real Estate Located at 10 East Downer Place, Aurora, Illinois

 17-01112 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44, Article V, Section 44-63 of the Code of
 Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled "Taxation" (Municipal Gas Use Tax).

 17-01114 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44, Article III, Section 44-32, of the Code of
 Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled “Taxation” (Municipal Electricity Tax).

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 17-01091 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Single License Agreement for a
 Wireless and Pole Mounted Communication Facility Located at 2800 Diehl Road
 being the northeast corner of Diehl Road and north Eola Road with World Class
 Wireless LLC

 17-01095 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning January
 1, 2018 And Ending December 31, 2018 In Lieu Of Passage Of An Appropriation
 Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING).

 NEW BUSINESS

 17-01135 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend Resolution R17-348
 for the execution of the Local Agency Agreement with the State of Illinois (IDOT)
 and Construction Engineering Services Agreement with HRGreen Inc. and the
 approval of Addendum# 3 for the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) Regional
 Facility Enhancement Project .

 17-01159 A Resolution Urging Governor Rauner to Veto Senate Bill 1451 .

 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 17-01155 Requesting to downzone the property at 117 5th Street from R-4 Two Family
 Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District (Joseph Khouri - 17-01155 /
 AU27/1-17.263-DZ - TV - Ward 2)

 BILLS

 17-01167 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

 CLOSED SESSION


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 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
 December 12, 2017
 6:00 PM




 ROLL CALL

 Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:02 P.M. and the roll
 was called.
 Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos,
 Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville,
 Alderman Rick Mervine, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie,
 Alderman Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard
 Irvin
 Absent: 1 - Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns


 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017, TUESDAY,
 NOVEMBER 28, 2017 AND CLOSED SESSION MUNITES OF TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7,
 2017 AND TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2017

 17-01108 Approval of the Tuesday, November 21, 2017 Special City Council
 Meeting Minutes.


 A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Donnell, to
 approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

 17-01109 Approval of the Tuesday, November 28, 2017 City Council Meeting
 Minutes.


 A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bohman, to
 approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

 17-01117 Approval of the following Closed Session Minutes: November 7, 2017
 and November 21, 2017.
 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Saville to
 approve the minutes. The motion carried by voice vote.

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 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Bohman to
 appoint Officer Hornburg as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting. The motion
 carried by voice vote.

 PRESENTATIONS

 17-01160 A Resolution in Support of Illinois Bicentennial Celebrations .

 A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Franco, to
 approve the resolution as presented. The motion carried by the following vote.

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

 Enactment No: R17-379


 17-01171 A Proclamation Recognizing Bill Wiet for his Service to the City of
 Aurora.
 Mayor Irivin, Bill Wiet, Alderman O'Connor, Alderman Saville and Alderman Jenkins
 spoke regarding the proclamation.
 This Proclamation was discussed and filed.


 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 17-01103 A Resolution Appointing Jacqueline Gibson and Francis "Frank" Johnson
 to the Aurora Housing Authority Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
 approve the appointments as presented. The motion carried by the following
 vote.

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

 Enactment No: R17-380


 17-01104 A Resolution Appointing Kimberly Harris, Brandon Hayes and Kyle
 Welton to the Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board .
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Mervine, to
 approve the appointments as presented. The motion carried by the following
 vote.

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

 Enactment No: R17-381

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 17-01105 A Resolution Appointing Hector Velazquez to the Aurora Hispanic
 Heritage Advisory Board.
 A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, to
 approve the appointments as presented. The motion carried.

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

 Enactment No: R17-382


 SPEAKERS

 A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Franco, to
 allow members of the public to address City Council. The motion carried by
 voice vote.

 Mercy Galicia, Rita's Ministry, spoke regarding the National Angel Tree
 Program.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 Approval of the Consent Agenda

 A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Garza, to
 approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

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

 17-00947 A Resolution Authorizing a Two-Year Instrumentation Service Agreement
 with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-383


 17-00948 A Resolution Authorizing a Scheduled Inventory Reagent Replacement
 Plan with the HACH Company for the Water Production Division
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-384


 17-00973 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class G-1 City of
 Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Hashmi
 Oil Company d/b/a 7-Eleven #33141C , located at 1680 Montgomery
 Rd., Aurora, Illinois).
 This Resolution was approved.

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 Enactment No: R17-385


 17-00976 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Liquor License within
 500 feet of residential property located at 518 S. Lake Street generally
 located east of Lake Street south of Prairie Street
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O17-084


 17-01027 A Resolution to accept the Proposals received for the 2018 Water &
 Sewer Division Emergency Repair Program .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-386


 17-01049 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 21 for
 the Water Production Division .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-387


 17-01058 A Resolution approving the remodel of the Development Service Center
 first floor, Phase 1 by FH Paschen, S.N. Nielsen & Associates LLC in the
 in the amount not to exceed, $431,500.00.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-388


 17-01063 A Resolution Accepting Plumbing Service Bids for the Water and Sewer
 Maintenance Division .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-389


 17-01064 A Resolution adopting unit price bids for the purchase of various water
 and sewer repair materials .
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-390


 17-01074 A Resolution Authorizing the Approval of Bid Package 17-44 Phillips
 Park Mastodon Island Adventure Project in the Amount not to exceed
 $758,000.00 to the lowest bidder, Elanar Construction, Chicago, IL and
 Purchase Playground Equipment in the Amount not to exceed
 $167,149.41 through an RFP from GameTime c/o Cunningham
 Recreation, Charlotte, NC for the Division of Parks & Recreation.
 This Resolution was approved.


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 Enactment No: R17-391


 17-01076 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract
 to Purchase Real Property Located at 15-17 South Broadway, Aurora,
 Illinois
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-392


 17-01077 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract
 to Purchase Real Property Located at 110 South LaSalle, Aurora, Illinois
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-393


 17-01078 A Resolution Authorizing the Assignment of Commercial Sales Contract
 to Purchase Real Property Located at 120 South LaSalle, Aurora, Illinois
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-394


 17-01080 A Resolution Authorizing Lease Agreement of City Owned Real Estate
 Located at 13 South Broadway Street, Aurora Illinois
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-395


 17-01082 A Resolution Approving a Lease between Fifth Third Bank and the City of
 Aurora for a portion of Property Located at the Southwest Corner of
 Downer and Broadway
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-396


 17-01084 A Resolution Approving Contract for the Purchase and Sale of a Portion
 of City Owned Real Estate Located at 10 East Downer Place, Aurora,
 Illinois
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R17-397


 17-01112 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44, Article V, Section 44-63 of the
 Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled "Taxation" (Municipal
 Gas Use Tax).
 A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
 this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.




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

 Enactment No: O17-085


 17-01114 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 44, Article III, Section 44-32, of the
 Code of Ordinances of the City of Aurora Entitled “Taxation” (Municipal
 Electricity Tax).
 A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
 this agenda item be approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried.

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

 Enactment No: O17-086


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 17-01091 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Single License Agreement
 for a Wireless and Pole Mounted Communication Facility Located at
 2800 Diehl Road being the northeast corner of Diehl Road and north
 Eola Road with World Class Wireless LLC
 Stephane Phifer, Community Development, spoke regarding the changes in the
 application previously submitted to City Council for consideration. Bruce Goldsmith,
 attorney for World Class Wireless spoke regarding the project history and current
 intentions of his client for the property.

 Alderman Mervine spoke regarding the reasons he was not in favor of the proposal.

 Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Franco, and Alderman Donnell all spoke in favor of the
 item.

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
 this agenda item be approved. The motion carried by the following vote.

 Aye: 8- Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville,
 Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman
 O'Connor

 Nay: 2- Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Mervine

 Abstain: 1- Alderman Bohman

 Enactment No: R17-398


 17-01095 An Ordinance Adopting An Annual Budget For the Fiscal Year Beginning
 January 1, 2018 And Ending December 31, 2018 In Lieu Of Passage Of
 An Appropriation Ordinance (PUBLIC HEARING) .
 A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor to open the public hearing regarding the
 2018 Proposed Budget. The motion carried by a voice vote. The public hearing

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 opened. There was one person wishing to speak regarding the budget.

 Dan Miller, Chair of the Aurora Preservation Commission, spoke in favor of the budget
 specifically related to the presence of funds available for preservation efforts.

 There being no further speakers. A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded
 by Alderman Franco to close the public hearing. The motion carried by voice vote.

 Aldermen O'Connor and Mervine spoke regarding being in favor of the budget and
 thanked the efforts of the staff in preparation of the budget. Alderman Lofchie voiced
 concerns regarding the budget and stressed wanting to reduce costs. However, he
 stated he was in favor of the budget.

 A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Garza, that
 this agenda item be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote.

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

 Enactment No: O17-087


 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderman O'Connor, seconded by Alderman Franco, to
 Suspend the Rules to consider items on the New Business section of the
 agends. The motion carried by the following vote.

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

 17-01135 A Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to amend Resolution
 R17-348 for the execution of the Local Agency Agreement with the State
 of Illinois (IDOT) and Construction Engineering Services Agreement with
 HRGreen Inc. and the approval of Addendum# 3 for the Aurora
 Transportation Center (ATC) Regional Facility Enhancement Project .
 A motion was made by Alderman Lofchie, seconded by Alderman Mervine,
 that this agenda item be returned to the Finance Committee for consideration
 on the December 19, 2017 agenda. The motion carried by voice vote.

 Enactment No: R18-006


 17-01159 A Resolution Urging Governor Rauner to Veto Senate Bill 1451 .

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

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

 Enactment No: R17-399




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 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 17-01155 Requesting to downzone the property at 117 5th Street from R-4 Two
 Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District (Joseph
 Khouri - 17-01155 / AU27/1-17.263-DZ - TV - Ward 2)
 This Petition was referred to to the DST Staff Council (Planning Council)


 BILLS

 17-01167 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

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

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

 CLOSED SESSION

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Jenkins, to
 move into Closed Session at the conclusion of the open portion of the meeting.
 The motion carried.

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

 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Franco, that
 this meeting be adjourned at the conclusion of the closed session portion of
 the meeting. The motion carried by voice vote. The open portion of the
 meeting ended at 7:13 P.M. The closed session of the meeting began at 7:27
 P.M. and adjourned at 7:55 P.M.

 Submitted by: __________________________________________________
 Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk




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