City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 9, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS (4/1/2020 to 6/30/2020) COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK Interim City Manager - Steve Jones, Interim Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 INVOCATION: The invocation was given by Councilman Hug. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon PRESENTATION: MAYOR: Proclamation - Honoring Robert Long Attachments: Proclamation - Robert Long Councilwoman Quillman read the proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk honoring Robert Long. Proclamation - Men's Health Month Attachments: Proclamation - Mens Health Month Councilman Dickinson read the proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk proclaiming May as Men's Health Month. Appointments A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Morris, that Brad Price be appointed to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #322-20: Resolution Finding that a Local State of Emergency Continues and Implementing a City-Wide Curfew which is Necessary for the Protection of Public Health, Safety and Welfare. Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is temporarily suspended. John Sheridan spoke in opposition of Resolution 321-20: Resolution Authorizing the Waiver of Joliet Slammers Lease Payments for 2020. Loretta Hobbs spoke regarding body cams and concerns for the Mayor's position. Nick Semaca spoke on behalf of the Slammers. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Ad Hoc City Manager Search Nothing to report. Brief discussion to be held in executive session. Land Use and Legislative Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the item discussed at the Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting. Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman stated the meeting was cancelled and briefly discussed an item that had been pulled. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the item discussed at the Monday, June 1, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting. Stadium Councilman Mudron deferred giving the Stadium Report until the discussion on Council Memo #321-20 Resolution Authorizing the Waiver of Joliet Slammers Lease Payments for 2020. CONSENT AGENDA: Minutes: Council Meeting - May 19, 2020 Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Attachments: 5-19-20 Minutes A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk to approve the minutes of the May 19, 2020 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk 2020 Deteriorated Neighborhood Resurfacing Program 310-20 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk to approve the Council Memo #310-20: 2020 Deteriorated Neighborhood Resurfacing Program. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is temporarily suspended. Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax 312-20 Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project (To Be Continued - August 18, 2020 - 6:30 P.M.) Attachments: EXHIBIT A - Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of Council Memo #312-20 Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and Redevelopment Plan and Project. Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, that this Public Hearing was opened and continued to the August 18, 2020 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Autobahn Parkway West 1st Resubdivision, a Minor Subdivision 314-20 (P-8-20) Recording Plat of Autobahn Parkway West 1st Resubdivision, a Minor Subdivision (RP-5-20) Attachments: Ordinance Ordinance RP-5-20 P-8-20 complete staff report.pdf P-8-20 Minutes.pdf P-8-20 Plat RP-5-20 Plat Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Autobahn Parkway West 1st Resubdivision, a Minor Subdivision (P-8-20) and Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Autobahn Parkway West 1st Resubdivision, a Minor Subdivision (RP-5-20). (P-8-20: ORDINANCE #18096) (RP-5-20: ORDINANCE #18097) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acceptance of a Covid 316-20 19 Emergency Supplemental Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Attachments: Resolution Covid 19 Award.pdf Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilman Mchael F. Turk, second by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman to adopt Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acceptance of a Covid-19 Emergency Supplemental Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (RESOLUTION #7533) The motion was carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing a CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with 317-20 the Spanish Community Center Attachments: Resolution 5-26 SCCAgreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO 317-20: Resolution Authorizing a CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with the Spanish Community Center. (RESOLUTION #7534) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department 318-20 of Transportation for Phase III Engineering and Construction of the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $468,600.00 - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Resolution Garnsey Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #318-20: Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase III Engineering and Construction of the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $468,600.00 - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR. (RESOLUTION #7535) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase III 319-20 Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $243,000.00 - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the amount of $243,000.00 - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR. (RESOLUTION #7536) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Page 6 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 320-20 Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the Amount of $420,000.00 - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project in the Amount of $420,000.00. (RESOLUTION #7537) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Waiver of Joliet Slammers Lease 321-20 Payments for 2020 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, May 26, 2020 Stadium Committee Meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding the Slammers' pro rata lease payments and the removal of this item from the agenda. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, that this Resolution be removed. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Finding That a Local State of Emergency Continues 322-20 and Implementing a City-Wide Curfew Which is Necessary for the Protection of Public Health, Safety and Welfare Attachments: Resolution Approver Report The City Clerk stated Council Memo #322-20 was previously removed from the agenda. BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services 323-20 Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project to Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. in an amount not to Exceed $242,128.38 - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Approver Report approve Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Arizona 324-20 Avenue / Water Street / Wallace Street Water Main Improvement Project to P. T. Ferro Construction in the amount of $563,182.51 Attachments: Approver Report approve Council Memos Approved - #323-20 and #324-20. A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve Council Memos #323-20 and #324-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 326-20 Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant SST Tank Repairs Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Project to Lindblad Construction in the amount of $25,620.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve Council Memo #326-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: Interim City Manager Steve Jones discussed previous consideration of City's concurrence to rehabilitate the downtown library and the library obtaining $6.5 million of state funding for this project. He also discussed continued dialogue with staff and union representatives concerning ways to close budget gaps. A brief discussion was held regarding money received by the Will County from the federal government due to COVID-19 and how to get a portion of the funding. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): A brief discussion was held regarding funding from cannabis sales and the opening of a state grant application for approximately $31.2 million available for Region 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Meeting Agendas, Minutes, & Videos” web page. In-person public speaking is temporarily suspended. Mark Griglione, President of Board of Education for Troy-30C, spoke regarding concerns on the proposed Rock Run TIF District. Mary Beth Gannon spoke regarding a recent storm, city finances, and the reopening of restaurants. Audrey Secko spoke regarding the hiring of a permanent City Manager and also Marty Shanahan. Neal Querio spoke regarding the need to ensure the safety of all Joliet residents due to the recent events resulting from the death of George Floyd. Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 9, 2020 Kathy Spieler spoke regarding Marty Shanahan and the recent storm, and recent events due to Mr. Floyd. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Gavin thanked the peaceful protestors who marched for justice in the city. She encouraged everyone to come together and continue dialogue. Councilwoman Quillman spoke regarding clean up from a recent storm and thanked the police department for their work protecting the City from looters and rioting. Councilman Hug spoke about the importance of unity and gave several statements in response to the protestors, looting, rioting, and social justice issues. He also discussed his experience at one of the peaceful rallies. Councilman Dickinson discussed his presence at Glenwood Manor during the recent storm . He also thanked the Police Department for their work on May 31, 2020. He offered his condolence to the Walsh family. Mayor O'Dekirk expressed condolences to the Walsh family. He thanked Mike Eulitz and the City's Roadway Department for all their hard work after the recent storm. He gave a brief synopsis of an incident involving him at a recent peace rally. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilman Dickinson, seconded by Councilman Turk, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their convenience. Page 10 of 10