Aurora City Council met March 13.

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 6:07 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, February 27, 2018:

18-0194 Approval of the Tuesday, February 27, 2018 City Council Meeting Minutes.

A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins, seconded by Alderman Garza, to approve and file the minutes from the February 27, 2018 meeting as presented. The motion carried by voice vote with an abstention from Alderman Lofchie.

Appointment Of Sergeant-At-Arms:

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

Presentations:

18-0230 Recognition of the Aurora Christian School's wrestling team on winning the State Championship.

This Recognition was discussed and filed

18-0231 Presentation of New Staff.

This Presentation was discussed and filed

Speakers:

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

Linda Wrona, Jim Wrona, and Dan Babler spoke in favor of Items 18-0012 and 18-0013 because of the changes being made by the developer.

Joan Solms- spoke in opposition to the Pride Parade being held in the City of Aurora.

No other speakers addressed members of the City Council.

Consent Agenda:

Approval of the Consent Agenda-

A motion was made by Alderman Garza, seconded by Alderman Bohman, 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

18-0051 An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 3100, being the Aurora Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map attached thereto, by downzoning Property located at 186 N. Root Street from R-4 Two Family Dwelling District to R-3 One Family Dwelling District

This Ordinance was adopted.

Enactment No: O18-023

18-0068 A Resolution approving the Professional Engineering Services Agreement (Phase 2) with HR Green Inc. for East Indian Trail Road Traffic Signal Interconnect and Modernization and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds (MFT sec no: 18-00322-00-TL).

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-050

18-0093 A Resolution authorizing the updating of the Aurora Police Departments IBW Latent Workstation through NEC Corporation of America, for the Aurora Police Department.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-051

18-0105 A Resolution approving the issuance of a Carnival License to Fantasy Amusement Company for a carnival to be held at the Fox Valley Mall on April 26-29 and May 3-6, 2018.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-052

18-0132 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Rush Copley - Parking Deck Addition - 2000 Ogden Ave.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-053

18-0136 A Resolution to seek Kane County Riverboat Fund grant assistance to return the Sentry Statue to his post atop the GAR Memorial Museum.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-054

18-0140 A Resolution approving a professional services agreement with Crawford, Murphy & Tilly Inc. in the amount of $343,900.00 for the 2018 Water Main Flushing Program.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-055

18-0141 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to enter into an agreement with Builders Paving, 4413 Roosevelt Road # 108, Hillside, IL 60162 in the amount of $626,937.50 for the 2018 Citywide Pavement Patching for Water and Sewer Maintenance.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-056

18-0147 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of purchase twenty-four (24) tactical ballistic vests to be used by the Special Response Team during the execution of high-risk narcotic search warrants and other tactical operations.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-057

18-0149 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of specialized training for the Aurora Police Department Special Response Team and Naperville Police Department Special Response Team.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-058

18-0151 A Resolution authorizing consulting agreements with Kane, McKenna , and Associates Inc. to perform feasibility studies for a Business Improvement District (BID) and a Tax Increment Finance District (TIF) related to the redevelopment of Yorkshire Plaza.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-059

18-0156 A Resolution to Award the Contract for the 2018 City Wide Resurfacing Projects to Builders Paving, LLC, 4413 Roosevelt Road, Hillside, IL 60162 in the amount of $6,188,000.00 and to Appropriate Motor Fuel Tax Funds, 18-00000-01-GM.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-060

18-0164 A Resolution to accept a bid from Annie River Solutions Inc., 800 E. Roosevelt Rd., Bld. B100, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 for the Development Services Center (DSC) Asbestos Abatement Project in the amount of $29,800.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-061

18-0168 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 25 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Licenses, Permits and Miscellaneous Business Regulations".

This Ordinance was adopted.

Enactment No: O18-024

18-0170 A Resolution Authorizing the Appointment of Anna Payton as the Manager of Animal Control

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-062

Unfinished Business:

18-0012 A Resolution Approving the Final Plat for Burger King Aurora Subdivision, being Vacant Land, located at 1775 N. Farnsworth Avenue being east of Farnsworth Avenue and south of Molitor Road

Alderman Saville summarized the process taken to work with the developer and neighbors to come to a consensus on the plan being proposed by the developer. Alderman Saville made a motion to amend the original plan, the motion was seconded by Alderman Bohman.

Corporation Counsel, Rick Veenstra, expressed there was not a need to make a motion to amend the original plan since the petitioner was in agreement with the plan changes. Planner, Jill Morgan, Laith Hermiz, developer, and Ed Sieben, Zoning and Planning Director, spoke regarding the final plan being proposed and stated the proposed changes would be incorporated into the final plan.

The motion and second to amend the plan was withdrawn.

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

Enactment No: R18-063

18-0013 An Ordinance Granting a Setback Variance pursuant to Section 10.5 and 8.3-5.12 with a Site Plan for property located at 1775 N. Farnsworth Avenue being east of Farnsworth Avenue and south of Molitor Road to allow for a 17 foot reduction of the front yard setback from 30 feet to 13 feet.

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

Enactment No: O18-025

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

Alderman Mervine, Alderman Lofchie, and Alderman Bohman voiced concern regarding the item as presented. Alderman Jenkins spoke in favor of the project. Chief Information Officer, Mike Pegues, and Alex Alexandrou, Chief Management Officer provided information regarding the project.

A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Lofchie, that this agenda item be returned to the Finance Committee, on the agenda for 3/27/2018. The motion carried.

Aye: 6 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Lofchie and Alderman O'Connor

Nay: 5 - Alderman Garza, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Bugg and Alderman Jenkins

Enactment No: R18-087

18-0182 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 5 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Amusements".

Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk, provided information regarding Items 18-0182, 18-0183 and 18-0184. Questions and a discussion regarding the items ensued with feedback and questions from Alderman Lofchie, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Saville, Alderman Franco, Alderman O'Connor, Alderman Mervine, and Alderman Bohman.

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

Aye: 10 - Alderman Bohman, Alderman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Mervine, Alderman Bugg, Alderman Jenkins and Alderman O'Connor

Nay: 1 - Alderman Lofchie Enactment No: O18-026

18-0183 An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 of the City of Aurora Code of Ordinances Entitled "Alcoholic Liquor".

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

Enactment No: O18-027

18-0184 A Resolution Amending and Revising Resolution No. R12-232 Involving Amusement Fees.

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

Enactment No: R18-064

18-0187 A Resolution establishing rules for public comment during meetings of the City Council and its committees.

A motion was made by Alderman Franco, seconded by Alderman Donnell to remove this item from the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by a voice vote.

Discussion was held regarding the question whether an address was required by a speaker. Corporation Counsel, Rick Veenstra, clarified that the address is not a requirement based upon the opinion of the Illinois Attorney General Public Access Counselor.

This Resolution was approved.

Enactment No: R18-065

New Business:

A motion was made by Alderman Mervine, seconded by Alderman Garza, to Suspend the Rules to allow for discussion of the items on the New Business portion of the agenda. The motion carried.

18-0225 An Ordinance Providing for the Acquisition of Certain Real Estate Commonly Known as 2450 North Farnsworth Avenue, Through Eminent Domain or Otherwise.

A motion was made by Alderman Jenkins , seconded by Alderman Garza, that this agenda item be (HELD) until March 27, 2018. The motion carried by voice vote.

Enactment No: O18-031

18-0233 An Ordinance Establishing an Extension of the Moratorium Established by O17-064 on the Issuance of Video Gaming Terminal Licenses in the City of Aurora for an Additional Period of Two Weeks(2).

Wendy McCambridge, City Clerk briefly spoke regarding the need to extend the moratorium to allow for the changes to become effective once the moratorium is lifted.

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

Enactment No: O18-028

Requests And Referrals:

18-0217 Requesting approval of a Plat of Vacation of Right of Way for Dancer Drive and the adjacent public utility easements, along the properties known as Lots 11-14 of Podolsky Orchard 88 Subdivision Phase 2 (The Missner Group - 18-0217 / SG12/2-18.048-VAC/ Fsd/R/SUPD/Fpn - TV- Ward 5)