Aurora City Council met April 10.

By Lhalie Castillo

May 5, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Roll Call:

Mayor Irvin called the City Council meeting to order at 6:06 P.M. and the roll was called.

Present: 12 - Alderman Tina Bohman, Alderman Juany Garza, 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 Ted Mesiacos

Pledge Of Allegiance

Invocation

Minutes Of The Meeting Of Tuesday, March 13, 2018 And Tuesday, March 27, 2018:

18-0267 Approval of the Tuesday, March 13, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes.

A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Hart-Burns, to approve and file the minutes as presented. The motion carried by voice vote.

18-0284 Approval of the Tuesday, March 27, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes.

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

Appointment Of Sergeant-At-Arms:

Officer Hornburg was appointed Sergeant at Arms for the meeting.

Speakers:

The following people addressed members of the City Council:

Joan Solms spoke in opposition of the Pride Parade.

Prasanna Rajagopajan from the Lehigh Station Homeowners Association spoke opposing a trolley system that would be funded by increasing taxes or through the creation of a Special Service Area.

Vikram Baid, President of the Lehigh Station Homeowners Association, spoke in opposition of any madated fee to residents for public transportion services in the area.

John Burch spoke to request that the City of Aurora put out to bid for any system upgrades or repairs for the City e-mail system.

Mary Ann Vincent spoke regarding the Water Street Mall requesting the City not to remove the trees.

Lynne Johnson, Community Association of Plaza on New York President, regarding a public transportation system that would charge a fee for use and not to charge the residents in the area.

Margie Logman spoke regarding the research she has performed regarding the economy, RiverEdge Park, needs of millenials, and structure of the government.

Consent Agenda:

Approval of the Consent Agenda-

Questions were asked by Alderman Hart-Burns regarding Item 18-0226 and Item 18-0264. Alex Voigt, Assistant Chief of Staff, answered the question regarding Item 18-0226. Mayor Irvin asked Stephane Phifer, Director of Sustainability and Urban Planning, to speak regarding Item 18-0264 regarding the condition of the trees in Water Street Mall. Alderman Donnell also spoke regarding the plan for Water Street Mall. Questions from Alderman Lopfchie were also answered.

A motion was made by Alderman Hart-Burns, 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 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor

18-0107 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 1201 Dearborn Avenue from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District

This Ordinance was adopted.

Enactment No: O18-033

18-0154 An Ordinance Approving a Revision to the Savannah Crossing (TMK Aurora Venture, LLC) Plan Description on 1.23 Acres for the Property located at 2962 Kirk Road being north of Butterfield Road and west of Kirk Road

This Ordinance was adopted.

Enactment No: O18-034

18-0155 A Resolution Approving a Final Plan on Lot 4 of Savannah Crossing Subdivision located at 2962 Kirk Road being north of Butterfield Road and west of Kirk Road for a Restaurant with a drive-through facility (2530) use

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-077

18-0218 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Music Festival permit to the Warehouse Church for Sunday, May 6th, 2018 at the Phillips Park Pavilion area from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-078

18-0226 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 37, entitled "Preservation”, of the Aurora Code of Ordinances to modify certain provisions therein contained

This Ordinance was adopted.

Enactment No: O18-035

18-0236 A Resolution authorizing purchase of Altosid Natular XRT tablets insecticides from Clarke Mosquito Inc., St Charles, Illinois for the 2018 Mosquito Abatement Program in the amount of $30,933.52 for the Division of Street Maintenance.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-079

18-0243 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of five (5) Bullard QXT Thermal Imager bundles for the Aurora Fire Department from Dinges Fire Company, Amboy IL. In the amount not to exceed $ 37,975.00.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-080

18-0248 A Resolution to Award the contract for the 30" CMP Storm Sewer Cured in Place Pipe Lining project to Benchmark Construction Co. Inc., 2260 Southwind Blvd., Bartlett, IL 60103 in the amount of fifty-six thousand, five hundred thirty dollars and zero cents ($56,530.00).

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-081

18-0250 A Resolution Reject All Bids for the Oakhurst Subdivision Sanitary Manhole Inspection project for the Engineering Division.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-082

18-0257 A Resolution establishing the maximum number of Class E-1 City of Aurora liquor licenses (unofficially related to application from: Stolp Avenue, LLC d/b/a Leland Legends Bar & Grill, located at 1 South Stolp, Aurora, Illinois, 60506).

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-083

18-0259 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Wage and Insurance Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 3298, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO October 1, 2017 through December 31, 2019.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-084

18-0260 A Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Rollover Agreement Between the City of Aurora and Local 1514, Council 31 American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees AFL/CIO January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-085

18-0264 A Resolution to accept a bid from Copenhaver Construction, Inc, 75 Koppie Drive, Gilberts, IL 60136 for the Water Street Mall Improvements Project in the amount of $277,835.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-086

Unfinished Business:

18-0101 A Resolution requesting Professional Services from Crowe Horwath in the amount of $90,000.

Alderman Mervine and Alderman Lofchie spoke voicing opposition to the item. Alderman O'Connor spoke in favor of the item.

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

Aye: 7 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Hart-Burns, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor

Nay: 4 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Lofchie

Enactment No: R18-087

18-0251 A Resolution Accepting the Proposal from Communities in Schools of Aurora to Serve as Third Party Administrator for 2018 Summer Related Youth Programs in the amount not to exceed $287,834.

Dan Barreiro, Chief Community Service Officer, Karen Harkness, Communities in Schools and Rachel Gilmour Shields, School District 129spoke regarding the item. Alderman Saville spoke in favor of the item. Alderman Hart-Burns requested information regarding the ability to expand the coverage. Alderman O'Connor spoke to support the proposal.

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

Nay: 1 - Mayor Irvin

Enactment No: R18-088

Requests And Referrals:

18-0312 Requesting approval of a Final Plat for Unit 1 of Gramercy Square Subdivision Being Vacant Land located on the east side of Commons Drive south of 75th Street (M/I Homes of Chicago, LLC - 18-0312 / NA28/4-18.038 - Fsd/Fpn - JM - Ward 8)