City of Aurora City Council met July 9

City of Aurora Mayor Richard C. Irvin | City of Aurora

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Aug 2, 2024

City of Aurora City Council met July 9

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

Members of the public wishing to provide public comment for this meeting must be physically present at the meeting and registered to speak prior to the meeting being called to order. Call the City Clerk's Office: (630) 256-3070 with questions.

ROLL CALL

Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. and the roll was called.

Present: 12 - Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderman Edward Bugg, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin

Absent: 1 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas

APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to appoint a Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and Officer Dispensa served as Sergeant-At-Arms for this meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by appointees to the Aurora Youth Council.

INVOCATION

The Invocation was presented by Reverend Dr. Julian Spencer from Maine Baptist Church, Aurora.

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to the following staff members for their accomplishments in going above and beyond as members of the City of Aurora team:

1. Anthony Garcia, IT

2. Erin Miller, Payroll

3. Julian Spencer, IT

4. Jessica Lopez, Revenue & Collections

5. Eric Pry, GAR Museum

6. Simon Rodriguez, Community Services

7. William Whitfield, Aurora Police Department

8. Natalie Wiza, Emergency Management

9. City of Aurora Finance Department

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

24-0465 A Resolution authorizing the appointment of Carlos Anaya to the Innovation and Technology Advisory Commission.

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

Aye: 11 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-226

24-0466 A Resolution approving the appointment of Gloria Ramos, Keshav Varma, and Delainey Baran to the Aurora Youth Council.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Enactment No: R24-227

PUBLIC COMMENT

The City Clerk read the Rules of Public Comment and the following people presented comments to the City Council:

1. Patty Droogan spoke requesting a ceasefire resolution.

2. Charlotte Droogan spoke requesting a ceasefire resolution.

3. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding property standards.

4. Curtis Wilson spoke regarding the recently discussed solar farm.

CONSENT AGENDA

The City Clerk read the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Laesch to approve the Consent Agenda and the Direct to Council Consent Agenda in full. The motion carried by the following vote:

24-0414 An Ordinance Establishing the Sister Cities Commission Under Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances.

This Ordinance was adopted on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: O24-040

24-0424 A Resolution authorizing the purchase of computer equipment from Insight Public Sector, Inc., and Dell, Inc., in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $350,000.