City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2021-05-11

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

 Agenda - Final
 Tuesday
 May 11, 2021
 3:00 PM

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


 TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING VIA TELEPHONE OR TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR
 PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE, CALL:
 Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799
 Meeting ID: 886 8865 0920

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM ON MAY 11, 2021 - 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

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 CONSENT AGENDA

 20-0886 A Resolution requesting ratification of Professional Services for IT Project
 Management Office (PMO) Framework and Toolkit with Crowe, LLP, 225 W.
 Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 in the amount not to exceed $60,000 .

 21-0097 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property.

 21-0135 A Resolution to amend approved resolution R20-311, dated December 22, 2020,
 from Data Defenders LLC, 111 Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700, Chicago IL 60604 for
 $1,601,730.00. Total amount not to exceed $3,202 ,215.00 over a five-year
 contract.


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 21-0235 A Resolution to approve the contract to remodel and add a gender-neutral
 bathroom from P.H. Paschen S.N. Nielson & Associates, LLC, in the amount of
 $159,993.00

 21-0243 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of the maintenance agreement with
 Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands, California in
 the amount of $46,000.00, for the annual maintenance of Arc Geographic
 Information System.

 21-0254 A Resolution accepting the public improvements, waiving the maintenance
 security, and accepting and executing an Intergovernmental Agreement ( the
 "Agreement") by and between the City of Aurora and East Aurora School District
 No. 131 regarding the maintenance of street curb for the completed EASD - H.S
 Expansion, COA Case No. 16.040, located at 417 5th St., Aurora, IL. 60505-4700.

 21-0257 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning
 January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020 (Amendment #1 For The 2020
 Fiscal Year).

 21-0261 A Resolution requesting approval to increase the contract with Melrose
 Pyrotechnics by $30,000 for the 2021 Independence Day fireworks display

 21-0267 A Resolution to Enter into a Donation Agreement with Metropolitan Family
 Services for the Installation of a Playful Learning Project Educational Monument at
 the Marie Wilkinson Community Gardens .

 21-0271 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of $81.13 per
 ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland, Kansas for the Division of
 Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Joint Purchasing Agreement Bid for
 the 2021-2022 winter season .

 21-0274 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 26 for the Water
 Production Division in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00 to Layne Christensen
 Company, Aurora, IL.

 21-0279 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
 Agreement with Jerry E. Metzger and Rosemary Gardner for 741 Wilder Street

 21-0281 A Resolution requesting approval for additional contracts as a part of the Intrado
 Next Gen E911 system improvements to Intrado Life and Safety Solutions for
 $20,160, to Word Systems, LLC for $6,690 and to Sentinel Technologies, Inc. for
 $14,822 for integration with the Intrado Viper NG911 phone system .

 21-0290 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a certificate of approval for a plat of
 subdivision for certain territory located within the unincorporated area of Kane
 County and within one and one half miles from the corporate limits of the City. .




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 21-0315 A motion authorizing and directing the Director of Human Resources to execute a
 settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim
 #188878878.
 21-0316 A motion authorizing and directing the Director of Human Resources to execute a
 settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim
 #188922092.
 21-0317 A motion authorizing and directing the Director of Human Resources to execute a
 settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers Compensation Claim
 #188679387.
 21-0323 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement Between
 the City of Aurora and Magick Woods, a Business Located at 1600 Sequoia
 Drive, to Facilitate the Company’s Expansion and Long-Term Commitment to
 Maintaining Operations in the City of Aurora .

 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT

 21-0309 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 27, 2021 City Council Meeting .

 21-0310 Approval of the Amended Minutes of the Tuesday, April 13, 2021 City Council
 Meeting.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 21-0318 An Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances pertaining to
 Cigarette, Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine Product or Vapor Products Dealer's
 Licenses issued on or after May 15, 2021 .

 NEW BUSINESS

 21-0229 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $50,000 .00 grant from the DeMoon
 Family and authorizing the of expenditure funds not to exceed $50,000.00 for
 construction of an education area to be installed on the grounds of Phillips Park
 Zoo

 21-0330 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Weston Avenue Water Main
 Replacement project located in Ward 4 to Brandt Excavating, Inc., 385 E. Hoover
 Street, Morris, IL 60450 in the amount of three hundred forty -two thousand, two
 hundred thirty-five dollars and ten cents ($342 ,235.10).




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 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 21-0352 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

 CLOSED SESSION

 INFORMATION ONLY

 21-0353 Swearing-In of Newly Elected Officials

 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
 May 11, 2021
 3:00 PM


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


 TO LISTEN TO THIS MEETING VIA TELEPHONE OR TO JOIN THIS MEETING FOR
 PURPOSES OF PUBLIC COMMENT VIA TELEPHONE, CALL:
 Phone Number: +1 312 626 6799
 Meeting ID: 886 8865 0920

 THOSE WISHING TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT MUST PRE-REGISTER WITH THE
 CITY CLERK NO LATER THAN 1:00 PM ON MAY 11, 2021 - 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 3:00 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, Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderwoman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderwoman Patty Smith,
 Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie, Alderman-At-Large
 Sherman Jenkins, Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Alderman O'Connor.




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 INVOCATION

 The Invocation was led by Alderman Hart-Burns.


 PUBLIC COMMENT

 There were no members of the public wishing to comment at this meeting.


 CONSENT AGENDA

 The Clerk read the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda in
 full.

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 to approve the Consent Agenda and Direct to Council Consent Agenda as read.
 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, Alderman
 O'Connor

 20-0886 A Resolution requesting ratification of Professional Services for IT
 Project Management Office (PMO) Framework and Toolkit with Crowe,
 LLP, 225 W. Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606 in the amount not to
 exceed $60,000.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-109


 21-0097 A Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Obsolete and Surplus Property.

 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-110


 21-0135 A Resolution to amend approved resolution R20-311, dated December
 22, 2020, from Data Defenders LLC, 111 Jackson Blvd, Suite 1700,
 Chicago IL 60604 for $1,601,730.00. Total amount not to exceed
 $3,202,215.00 over a five-year contract.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-111




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 21-0235 A Resolution to approve the contract to remodel and add a
 gender-neutral bathroom from P.H. Paschen S.N. Nielson & Associates,
 LLC, in the amount of $159,993.00
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-112


 21-0243 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of the maintenance agreement
 with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) of Redlands,
 California in the amount of $46,000.00, for the annual maintenance of Arc
 Geographic Information System.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-113


 21-0254 A Resolution accepting the public improvements, waiving the
 maintenance security, and accepting and executing an Intergovernmental
 Agreement ( the "Agreement") by and between the City of Aurora and
 East Aurora School District No. 131 regarding the maintenance of street
 curb for the completed EASD - H.S Expansion, COA Case No. 16.040,
 located at 417 5th St., Aurora, IL. 60505-4700.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-114


 21-0257 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year
 Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020
 (Amendment #1 For The 2020 Fiscal Year).
 This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: O21-022


 21-0261 A Resolution requesting approval to increase the contract with Melrose
 Pyrotechnics by $30,000 for the 2021 Independence Day fireworks
 display
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-115


 21-0267 A Resolution to Enter into a Donation Agreement with Metropolitan
 Family Services for the Installation of a Playful Learning Project
 Educational Monument at the Marie Wilkinson Community Gardens
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-116




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 21-0271 A Resolution approving the purchase of bulk rock salt in the amount of
 $81.13 per ton from Compass Minerals America Inc. Overland, Kansas
 for the Division of Street Maintenance under the DuPage County Joint
 Purchasing Agreement Bid for the 2021-2022 winter season.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-117


 21-0274 A Resolution Authorizing Well Maintenance Services for Well No. 26 for
 the Water Production Division in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00
 to Layne Christensen Company, Aurora, IL.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-118


 21-0279 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Historic Preservation Grant
 Agreement with Jerry E. Metzger and Rosemary Gardner for 741 Wilder
 Street
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-119


 21-0281 A Resolution requesting approval for additional contracts as a part of the
 Intrado Next Gen E911 system improvements to Intrado Life and Safety
 Solutions for $20,160, to Word Systems, LLC for $6,690 and to Sentinel
 Technologies, Inc. for $14,822 for integration with the Intrado Viper
 NG911 phone system.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-120


 21-0290 A Resolution authorizing the issuance of a certificate of approval for a
 plat of subdivision for certain territory located within the unincorporated
 area of Kane County and within one and one half miles from the
 corporate limits of the City. .
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-121


 21-0315 A motion authorizing and directing the Director of Human Resources to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers
 Compensation Claim #188878878.
 This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.




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 21-0316 A motion authorizing and directing the Director of Human Resources to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers
 Compensation Claim #188922092.
 This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.


 21-0317 A motion authorizing and directing the Director of Human Resources to
 execute a settlement agreement on behalf of the City in Workers
 Compensation Claim #188679387.
 This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.


 21-0323 A Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Redevelopment Agreement
 Between the City of Aurora and Magick Woods, a Business Located at
 1600 Sequoia Drive, to Facilitate the Company’s Expansion and
 Long-Term Commitment to Maintaining Operations in the City of Aurora.
 This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

 Enactment No: R21-122


 DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT

 21-0309 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, April 27, 2021 City Council
 Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented.


 21-0310 Approval of the Amended Minutes of the Tuesday, April 13, 2021 City
 Council Meeting.
 The Minutes were approved and filed as presented.


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS

 21-0318 An Ordinance amending Chapter 13 of the Code of Ordinances
 pertaining to Cigarette, Tobacco, Alternative Nicotine Product or Vapor
 Products Dealer's Licenses issued on or after May 15, 2021.
 Rick Veenstra, Corporation Counsel - City of Aurora, presented briefly and responded
 to questions regarding this item.

 A motion was made by Alderman Garza and seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Enactment No: O21-023



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 NEW BUSINESS

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 to suspend the rules to hear items of New Business. 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, Alderman
 O'Connor

 21-0229 A Resolution authorizing the acceptance of a $50,000.00 grant from the
 DeMoon Family and authorizing the of expenditure funds not to exceed
 $50,000.00 for construction of an education area to be installed on the
 grounds of Phillips Park Zoo
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Enactment No: R21-123


 21-0330 A Resolution to Award the contract for the Weston Avenue Water Main
 Replacement project located in Ward 4 to Brandt Excavating, Inc., 385 E.
 Hoover Street, Morris, IL 60450 in the amount of three hundred forty-two
 thousand, two hundred thirty-five dollars and ten cents ($342,235.10).
 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

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

 Enactment No: R21-124




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 APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

 21-0352 Bill Summary and Large Bill List

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

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

 CLOSED SESSION

 There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.


 INFORMATION ONLY

 21-0353 Swearing-In of Newly Elected Officials

 This item was discussed and filed.


 ADJOURN

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman
 Franco to adjourn this meeting. Prior to the adjournment, Mayor Irvin again
 congratulated Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor for their service on
 City Council. Alderman Garza also thanked Alderman Lofchie for all of his
 work on the I&T Committee over the years.

 The motion to adjourn carried by the following vote and the meeting
 adjourned at 3:22 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, Alderman
 O'Connor



 Submitted by:

 ________________________________________
 Jennifer Stallings, City Clerk




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 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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