City Council — Aurora, IL
Date: 2020-01-28

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

 Agenda - Final-revised
 Tuesday
 January 28, 2020
 6:00 PM


 ROLL CALL

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

 INVOCATION

 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020

 20-0033 Approval of the Tuesday, January 14, 2020 City Council Meeting Minutes.

 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

 PRESENTATIONS

 20-0058 Proclamation for Chinese New Year and recognition of the United Chinese
 Americans | Illinois Chapter (UCA-IL) for civic engagement work in Aurora.
 20-0059 Recognition of City Staff in the Quarterly Staff Recognition presentation at Aurora
 City Council.
 20-0060 Swearing-In and Promotions for the Aurora Police Department

 PUBLIC COMMENT

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

 19-1149 A Resolution Appointing Kelvin Beene and Sandra Harrison to the Aurora African
 American Heritage Advisory Board.

 CONSENT AGENDA

 19-1154 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2020 Wheeled Coach Ford
 F-550 4x4 diesel type 1 ambulance from Fire Service Inc., St. John, Indiana In the
 amount of $292,826.00 for the Aurora Fire Department..

 19-1177 A Resolution Approving the Release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an
 Availability and Disparity Study on behalf of the City of Aurora.



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 19-1178 A Resolution to approve the ratification for payment and expenses to Patterson
 Veterinary Supply, Inc. for various medications and vaccines for the animals in the
 care of Animal Care and Control not to exceed $35,100.00.
 19-1179 A Resolution authorizing the modification of an agreement between the Aurora
 Public Library and School District 129 pertaining to the responsibilities of the
 same with respect to the real property constituting Washington Middle School and
 the West Branch of the Aurora Public Library.

 20-0004 A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
 Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, and Family Service Association of
 Greater Elgin Area regarding a police social worker, employed by FSA, to provide
 social work services to residents of the City of Aurora..

 20-0011 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora's 75th Street and Ogden Avenue Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area.

 20-0012 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora's 75th Street and Ogden Avenue Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area, Redevelopment Plan
 and Project.

 20-0013 An Ordinance Adopting the City of Aurora's 75th Street and Ogden Avenue Tax
 Increment Financing District.

 20-0019 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora's Galena and Broadway Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area.

 20-0020 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora's Galena and Broadway Tax Increment
 Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area, Redevelopment Plan and
 Project.

 20-0021 An Ordinance Adopting the City of Aurora's Galena and Broadway Tax Increment
 Financing District.

 20-0022 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora's River and Benton Tax Increment
 Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area.

 20-0023 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora's River and Benton Tax Increment
 Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area, Redevelopment Plan and
 Project.

 20-0024 An Ordinance Adopting the City of Aurora's River and Benton Tax Increment
 Financing District.

 20-0027 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement with Stolp Island Social
 Restaurant at 5 E. Galena Blvd providing $200,000 for capital build out of the
 restaurant.

 UNFINISHED BUSINESS


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 19-1104 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility
 (2115) Use on the Property located at 1415 Corporate Boulevard

 20-0008 A Resolution approving the conversion of the Aurora Public Library to a library
 maintained and operated under the Public Library District Act of 1991.

 20-0010 A Resolution authorizing approval of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, 2020
 Annual Action Plan, update to the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area, and
 Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment (2019-#3)

 NEW BUSINESS

 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 20-0048 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing Facility (2115)
 use on property located at 35 N. Broadway (Bloom Holdings, LLC - 20-0048 /
 AU22/3-19.218-SU - TV - Ward 2)

 REPORT

 20-0054 Treasurer's Report - December 2019

 20-0056 Corporate Funds Investment Report - Fourth Quarter 2019..body

 BILLS

 20-0055 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
 January 28, 2020
 6:00 PM




 CALL TO ORDER

 City Clerk Stallings called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m.


 ROLL CALL

 Present: 11 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas, Alderman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted
 Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike
 Saville, Alderman Scheketa Hart-Burns, Alderman Patty Smith, Alderman
 Edward Bugg, Alderman Judd Lofchie and Alderman Sherman Jenkins
 Absent: 2 - Alderman Bob O'Connor and Mayor Richard Irvin


 ELECTION OF TEMPORARY CHAIRPERSON

 City Clerk Stallings presided over the election of a Temporary Chairperson for
 the meeting. Alderman Garza nominated Alderman Saville, and was
 seconded by Alderman Mesiacos. Hearing no further nominations, and without
 objection, nominations were declared closed. Alderman Saville being the sole
 nominee. Without objection, Alderman Saville was declared elected to
 preside over this meeting.

 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE


 INVOCATION

 Alderman Hart-Burns provided the Invocation.


 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2020

 20-0033 Approval of the Tuesday, January 14, 2020 City Council Meeting
 Minutes.
 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Bugg to
 approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.




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 APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

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

 PRESENTATIONS

 20-0058 Proclamation for Chinese New Year and recognition of the United
 Chinese Americans | Illinois Chapter (UCA-IL) for civic engagement work
 in Aurora.
 This Presentation was discussed and filed.


 20-0059 Recognition of City Staff in the Quarterly Staff Recognition presentation
 at Aurora City Council.
 City Staff member, Anna Payton - Manager, Aurora Animal Control, was
 recognized. This recognition was discussed and filed.

 20-0060 Swearing-In and Promotions for the Aurora Police Department

 City of Aurora Police Department promotional ceremony and swearing-in of
 new officers was conducted. This Recognition was discussed and filed.

 PUBLIC COMMENT

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

 Arlicia Dockery presented on behalf of Unity Group regarding the youth of
 Aurora.
 Angela Collier presented regarding protection of children in Aurora.
 Thomas Mihelic presented regarding agenda item #19-1104.
 Ray Hinsch presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 Dale Hammond presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 James Jensen presented regarding recreational cannabis.
 John Bell presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 Maryann Vincent presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 Jeff Volkman presented regarding recreational cannabis.
 David Wood presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 Marcus Sabo presented regarding Wayside Cross.
 Roger Vernon presented regarding recreational cannabis and Wayside Cross.
 Steve Madawick presented regarding Wayside Cross.

 The thirty (30) minute time limit for public comment was reached.

 MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS




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 19-1149 A Resolution Appointing Kelvin Beene and Sandra Harrison to the
 Aurora African American Heritage Advisory Board.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-008


 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 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman Jenkins

 19-1154 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of One (1) 2020 Wheeled Coach
 Ford F-550 4x4 diesel type 1 ambulance from Fire Service Inc., St. John,
 Indiana In the amount of $292,826.00 for the Aurora Fire Department..
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-009


 19-1177 A Resolution Approving the Release of a Request for Proposals (RFP)
 for an Availability and Disparity Study on behalf of the City of Aurora.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-010


 19-1178 A Resolution to approve the ratification for payment and expenses to
 Patterson Veterinary Supply, Inc. for various medications and vaccines
 for the animals in the care of Animal Care and Control not to exceed
 $35,100.00.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-011


 19-1179 A Resolution authorizing the modification of an agreement between the
 Aurora Public Library and School District 129 pertaining to the
 responsibilities of the same with respect to the real property constituting
 Washington Middle School and the West Branch of the Aurora Public
 Library.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-012




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 20-0004 A Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the
 City of Aurora, through the Aurora Police Department, and Family
 Service Association of Greater Elgin Area regarding a police social
 worker, employed by FSA, to provide social work services to residents of
 the City of Aurora..
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-013


 20-0011 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora's 75th Street and Ogden
 Avenue Tax Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-002


 20-0012 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora's 75th Street and Ogden
 Avenue Tax Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area,
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-003


 20-0013 An Ordinance Adopting the City of Aurora's 75th Street and Ogden
 Avenue Tax Increment Financing District.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-004


 20-0019 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora's Galena and Broadway
 Tax Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-005


 20-0020 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora's Galena and Broadway Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area,
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-006


 20-0021 An Ordinance Adopting the City of Aurora's Galena and Broadway Tax
 Increment Financing District.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-007



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 20-0022 An Ordinance Designating the City of Aurora's River and Benton Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-008


 20-0023 An Ordinance Approving the City of Aurora's River and Benton Tax
 Increment Financing District, Redevelopment Project Area,
 Redevelopment Plan and Project.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-009


 20-0024 An Ordinance Adopting the City of Aurora's River and Benton Tax
 Increment Financing District.
 This Ordinance was adopted.

 Enactment No: O20-010


 20-0027 A Resolution authorizing a Redevelopment Agreement with Stolp Island
 Social Restaurant at 5 E. Galena Blvd providing $200,000 for capital
 build out of the restaurant.
 This Resolution was approved.

 Enactment No: R20-014


 UNFINISHED BUSINESS




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 19-1104 An Ordinance Granting a Special Use Permit for a Cannabis Dispensing
 Facility (2115) Use on the Property located at 1415 Corporate Boulevard
 Tracey Vacek, Senior Planner - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions
 from City Council regarding this item.
 Jim Hughes, Next Generation Development, responded to questions from City Council
 regarding this item.

 A motion was made by Alderman Llamas and seconded by Alderman Franco to amend
 the proposed ordinance to add the following language:

 "That the petitioner install a sidewalk prior to occupancy along the east side of Church
 Road right of way from the northern access of 2485 Church Road to Bilter Road and
 install a sidewalk along the south side Corporate Boulevard right of way from
 Farnsworth Avenue to the eastern access of the Subject Property."

 A roll call vote was taken on the proposed amendment:

 Aye - 11 - Alderman Llamas, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell,
 Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Smith, Alderman
 Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, and Alderman Jenkins.

 Nay - 0.

 Absent - 1 - Alderman O'Connor.

 The motion to amend the proposed ordinance passed.

 A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderman Jenkins,
 that this agenda item be adopt as amended. The motion carried by the
 following vote:

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

 Nay: 1- Alderman Lofchie

 Enactment No: O20-011


 20-0008 A Resolution approving the conversion of the Aurora Public Library to a
 library maintained and operated under the Public Library District Act of
 1991.
 John Savage, President - Aurora Public Library, presented regarding this item.

 A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns and seconded by Alderman Garza
 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 Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns,
 Alderman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman Jenkins

 Enactment No: R20-015




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 20-0010 A Resolution authorizing approval of the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan,
 2020 Annual Action Plan, update to the Neighborhood Revitalization
 Strategy Area, and Annual Action Plan Substantial Amendment
 (2019-#3)
 Chris Ragona, Community Development Manager - City of Aurora, presented regarding
 this item.
 This Resolution was approved.

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

 Enactment No: R20-016


 NEW BUSINESS

 There were no items under New Business.


 REQUESTS AND REFERRALS

 20-0048 Requesting approval of a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensing
 Facility (2115) use on property located at 35 N. Broadway (Bloom
 Holdings, LLC - 20-0048 / AU22/3-19.218-SU - TV - Ward 2)
 This Petition was referred to to the Planning Council.


 REPORT

 20-0054 Treasurer's Report - December 2019

 A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins and seconded by Alderman
 Hart-Burns, that this agenda item be accepted and filed. The motion carried by
 voice vote.

 BILLS

 20-0055 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. The motion carried by the following
 vote:

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




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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 was adjourned at 8:03 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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