City of Aurora City Council met July 23

Aurora’s First Ward, Alderman Emmanuel Llamas | City of Aurora

By Angelica Saylo Pilo

Aug 21, 2024

City of Aurora City Council met July 23

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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ROLL CALL

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

Absent: 1 - Alderman Emmanuel Llamas

Present: 11 - Alderwoman Juany Garza, Alderman Ted Mesiacos, Alderman Bill Donnell, Alderman Carl Franco, Alderman Mike Saville, Alderman Brandon Tolliver, Alderwoman Patty Smith, Alderwoman Shweta Baid, Alderman John Laesch, Alderman Ron Woerman and Mayor Richard Irvin

Absent: 1 - Alderman Edward Bugg

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 Officers Soderlund and Waid served as Sergeant-at-Arms for this meeting.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by members of the 2024 ARPCC Miss Puerto Rico and Little Miss Puerto Rico Pageant Court.

INVOCATION

The Invocation was presented by Clayton Muhammad, Chief Communications Officer - City of Aurora.

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Irvin presented a Proclamation to members of the Aurora Puerto Rican Cultural Council (APRCC) in honor of Aurora Puerto Rican Heritage Week, Monday, July 22 - Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Youth Excellence to members of the 2024 ARPCC Miss Puerto Rico and Little Miss Puerto Rico Pageant Court.

Mayor Irvin presented the Mayor's Award of Excellence to the following City Staff members recognizing them for over 30 years of service to the City of Aurora:

1. Cheryl Salinas was recognized and thanked for 30 years of service to the City of Aurora.

2. Laura Schindel was recognized and thanked for 35 years of service to the City of Aurora.

3. Lori Foust was recognized and thanked for 37 years of service to the City of Aurora.

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

24-0483 A Resolution authorizing the reappointments of Brian Failing, Fernando Castrejon, and Clara Diaz to the FoxWalk Overlay District Design Review Committee.

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

Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-242

24-0487 A Resolution approving the reappointments of Megan Paul and Rafael Blanco to the Aurora Public Art Commission.

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

Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-243

24-0491 A Resolution approving the appointment of Daniel Olvera to the Aurora Veteran's Advisory Council (AVAC).

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

Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-244

24-0495 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Ald. Bill Donnell to the Aurora Area Convention and Visitors Bureau Board (AACVB).

Alderman Donnell recused himself from the discussion and vote on this item.

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

Aye: 9 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-245

24-0496 A Resolution approving the reappointment of Brennen Roberts, Ivan Chambers, and Donald Pilmer to the Aurora Planning and Zoning Commission.

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

Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch, Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-246

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

1. Rick Lawrence spoke regarding ethics.

2. Curtis Wilson spoke regarding several topics including support for the Council and the Civilian Review Board.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

Aye: 10 - Alderwoman Garza, Alderman Mesiacos, Alderman Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

24-0080 A Resolution authorizing the use of Cipher Technology Solutions as the City's primary low-voltage cabling vendor in total aggregate amount not to exceed $100,000.