Kane County Reporter

City of Aurora City Council met Aug. 13

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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ROLL CALL

Mayor Irvin called the meeting to order at 6:02 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

APPOINTMENT OF SERGEANT-AT-ARMS

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Laesch 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 Dan Barriero.

INVOCATION

The Invocation was presented by Dr. Jayashree Sarathy. Dr. Sarathy is the Chair of the Youth and Education Committee at Balaji Temple in Aurora and the Director of Graduate Studies for Biological Sciences at Benedictine University.

MAYOR'S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS PRESENTATIONS

Mayor Irvin and Alderwoman Baid presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dr. Jayashree Sarathy for leading the Invocation at the Aurora City Council Meeting on August 13, 2024.

The Mayor's Award of Excellence was presented to the following City of Aurora Employees during the City of Aurora's Quarterly Staff Recognition:

1. Nicholas DeLeon, Labor Supervisor Street Maintenance received his ISA Certified Arborist Certificate 1.

2. Atefa Ghaznawi, Associate Planner received her American Institute of Certified Planning Certification.

3. Steve Broadwell, Planner received his American Institute of Certified Planning Certification.

4. Anna Pace, Fire Inspector received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University.

MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS

There were no Mayoral Appointments.

PUBLIC COMMENT

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

1. Christina Garcia spoke regarding traffic safety.

2. Catherine Cyko spoke regarding items 24-0254, 24-0255, 24-0256 and 24-0257.

3. Keith Larson spoke regarding a ceasefire resolution.

4. Alisha Smith spoke regarding traffic safety.

CONSENT AGENDA

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

24-0536 A Resolution to award the North Avenue Storm Sewer Extension project located in Wards 3 and 7 to Superior Excavating Co. in the bid amount of one hundred eighty-two thousand one hundred sixty-two Dollars and zero Cents ($182,162.00).

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: R24-258

24-0540 A Resolution authorizing the Director of Purchasing to utilize the Sourcewell and Omnia Cooperative Purchasing Contracts to enter into an agreement with Interiors for Business, Inc. in the amount of $1,090,000.00 for Furniture at the new Public Works Combined Maintenance Facility.

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: R24-259

24-0553 A Resolution authorizing the execution of a contract with Compass Minerals America Inc. in the amount of $773,372.00 and the appropriation and expenditure of MFT funds for an amount up to $1,000,000.00 for salt purchases.

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: R24-260

24-0558 An Ordinance Amending The Annual Budget For The Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 (Amendment #2 For The 2024 Fiscal Year).

This Ordinance was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: O24-044

24-0580 A Resolution approving the appointment of Chris Ragona as Director of Community Services.

This Resolution was approved on the Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: R24-261

DIRECT TO COUNCIL CONSENT AGENDA

24-0477 A Resolution accepting the improvements and maintenance security for Fox Valley Mall Redevelopment- Residential, 4374 Fox Valley Center Dr.

This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: R24-262

24-0524 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 219 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to CyrusOne Aurora

DC3, 2705 Diehl Road, Aurora, Illinois.

This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: O24-045

24-0525 An Ordinance for the Establishment of Special Service Area Number 220 for Stormwater Management Purposes Related to U-Haul Center of Aurora, 4441 Ogden Ave & 195 S Route 59, Aurora, Illinois.

This Ordinance was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: O24-046

24-0556 A Resolution Concerning the Review of "Closed" Executive Session Meeting Minutes.

This Resolution was approved on the Direct to Council Consent Agenda.

Enactment No: R24-263

24-0557 Approval of Draft Closed Session Meeting Minutes.

The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council

Consent Agenda.

24-0564 Approval of the Minutes of the Tuesday, July 23, 2024, City Council Meeting.

The Minutes were approved and filed as presented on the Direct to Council

Consent Agenda.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

24-0254 An Ordinance Granting Revisions to the Conditional Use Permit for a Religious Institution (6400) Use on the Property located at 1101 Foran Lane.

Ed Sieben, Zoning and Planning Director - City of Aurora, presented and responded to questions regarding this item.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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 and Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: O24-047

24-0255 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plat for Shree Shirdi Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane.

A motion was made by Alderman Franco and seconded by Alderwoman Smith 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 and Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-264

24-0256 A Resolution Approving a Revision to the Final Plan for Shree Shirdi Saibaba Manor Subdivision, located at 1101 Foran Lane for a Religious Institution

A motion was made by Alderman Saville and seconded by Alderman Franco to amend this item to include three (3) items that were discussed and agreed-upon by the applicants as part of the approval process. The motion to include the amended language was approved by voice vote.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to approve this item with the incorporation of the three (3) additional items.

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 and Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-265

24-0257 An Ordinance Vacating a City Easement on the Property located at 1101 Foran Lane, in Kane County, Aurora, Illinois, 60506

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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 and Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: O24-048

24-0551 A Resolution requesting approval to purchase CCTV cameras and equipment for a Forensics Laboratory for the Aurora Police Department using funds received from the Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment Program.

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 Donnell, Alderman Franco, Alderman Saville, Alderman Tolliver, Alderwoman Smith, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid and Alderman Woerman

Nay: 2 - Alderman Mesiacos and Alderman Laesch

Enactment No: R24-266

NEW BUSINESS

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to suspend the rules to consider items of New Business. 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 and Alderman Woerman

24-0581 An Ordinance correcting and replacing O24-041 to establish the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Advisory Board (AANPI) Under Chapter 2, Article VI of the Code of Ordinances.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza 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 and Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: O24-049

24-0582 A Resolution Authorizing the Destruction of Certain Closed Session Meeting Audio Recordings.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith 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 and Alderman Woerman

Enactment No: R24-267

24-0590 A Resolution appointing Dan Barreiro as the new Alderperson of the 1st Ward for the City of Aurora.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Garza 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, Alderman Bugg, Alderwoman Baid, Alderman Laesch and Alderman Woerman

Nay: 1 - Alderwoman Smith

Enactment No: R24-268

REPORT

There were no reports at this meeting.

APPROVAL OF THE BILL SUMMARY AND LARGE BILL LIST

24-0600 Bill Summary and Large Bill List.

Chris Minick, Chief Financial Officer - CIty of Aurora, responded to questions regarding this item.

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderwoman Garza to approve and pay the bills. 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 and Alderman Woerman

CLOSED SESSION

There was no need for a Closed Session at this meeting.

ADJOURN

A motion was made by Alderwoman Smith and seconded by Alderman Franco to adjourn this meeting. The motion carried by voice vote and the meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

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