City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 1, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (7/1/2020 to 9/30/2020) COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK Interim City Manager - James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated the mitigation plan for Region 7, effective August 26, 2020. Region 7 includes Will and Kankakee counties. The new Region 7 mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 13 members of the public while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: Appointments There were no appointments. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the agenda as written with the following change: Removal of Council Memo #452-20 Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Pre-Annexation Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC from the agenda and bring back before Council at the October 6, 2020 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk 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 “Public Comments” web page. There were no citizens to be heard on agenda items. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Economic Development Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, August 24, 2020 Economic Development Committee Meeting. Interim City Manager Jim Hock briefly discuss the historical survey contract pertaining to federal review and funding. Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Dave Braner, Chief Information Officer, gave a brief update on in-car videos, body cameras, and tasers for the police department. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, August 31, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting - August 4, 2020 Pre-Council Meeting - August 17, 2020 Council Meeting - August 18, 2020 Attachments: 8-4-20 Minutes 8-17-20 Minutes 8-18-20 Minutes A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the minutes of the Council Meeting - August 4, 2020, Pre-Council Meeting - August 17, 2020, and the Council Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Meeting - August 18, 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain 452-20 Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Pre-Annexation Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC. Attachments: Ordinance Ord - Zoning Exhibit A Approver Report The City Clerk's stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Starbucks 454-20 Restaurant at 1550 N. Larkin Avenue Unit C Attachments: Drive-thru Submittal 8 19 20 Starbucks 1550 Larkin Drive Thru Plan - Map Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #454-20: Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 1550 N. Larkin Avenue Unit C. 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk PUBLIC HEARINGS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS: Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Resolution Accepting an Ingress/Egress Easement for 403 456-20 Manhattan Road for the Richards Street Lift Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution 403 Manhattan Rd Ingress-Egress Easement Exhibit A.pdf Exhibit B.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #456-20: Resolution Accepting an Ingress/Egress Easement for 403 Manhattan Road for the Richards Street Lift Station Replacement and Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7569) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 457-20 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #457-20: Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2020 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County. (RESOLUTION NO. 7570) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Third Amendment to 458-20 Joliet Union Station Lease Agreement with MyGrain Brewing Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Company, LLC Attachments: Resolution EXHIBIT A - Second Amendment to Union Station Lease Agreement Third Amendment to Lease Agreement with MyGrain Brewing Co. Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #458-20: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Third Amendment to Joliet Union Station Lease Agreement with MyGrain Brewing Company, LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7571) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Amendment to the 459-20 Communications Site Lease with T-Mobile Attachments: Resolution 1st Amended Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #459-20: Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Communications Site Lease with T-Mobile. (RESOLUTION NO. 7572) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental 460-20 Agreement with Joliet Township for the Resurfacing of Rowell Avenue, Hague Street, and Gregory Avenue Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Attachments: Resolution Joliet Township - 2020 Resurfacing IGA (Attach) - Copy Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #460-20: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Joliet Township for the Resurfacing of Rowell Avenue, Hague Street, and Gregory Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 7573) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 461-20 the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet -Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL in the amount of $155,172.86 Attachments: Resolution IGA -Contract A 62H79 - MFT 20-00532-00 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #461-20: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet -Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL in the amount of $155,172.86. (RESOLUTION NO. 7574) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 462-20 the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 20-00533-00-TL in the amount of $98,278.33 Attachments: Resolution IGA - Contract B 62M72 IGA - MFT 20-00533-00 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #462-20: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL in the amount of $98,278.33. (RESOLUTION NO. 7575) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic 463-20 Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #463-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62H79) in the City of Joliet - Contract A - MFT Section No. 20-00532-00-TL. (RESOLUTION NO. 7576) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic 464-20 Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #464-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Various Traffic Signal Improvements Project (IDOT Contract 62M72) in the City of Joliet - Contract B - MFT Section No. 20-00533-00-TL. (RESOLUTION NO. 7577) 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Award a Contract to McGuire Igleski & Associates, Inc to 468-20 Conduct a Downtown Joliet Architectural and Historical Survey and Secure a Preliminary Determination of Eligibility Attachments: EXHIBIT A - RFP EXHIBIT B MIA Submittal AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES MCGUIRE IGLESKI & ASSOCIATES INC Approver Report Award a Contract for Snow Removal for Municipal Lots to 469-20 Trizzino Concrete for the 2020/2021 Snow Season through the 2023/2024 Snow Season Attachments: Approver Report Award a Contract for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair 470-20 Project - Various Locations to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $192,967.61 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve Council Memos #468-20 through #470-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Engineering 472-20 Services Agreement for Phase I and II Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road (I-80 / US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project to TranSystems Corporation in the amount of $499,935.00 Attachments: 2020-06-19 Houbolt Supplement #3 Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Demolition of 100-106 E 473-20 Washington St. in the Amount of $10,200.00 Attachments: Change Order 1 for 100-106 E Washington St Demolition Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Well 29D Rehabilitation 474-20 Project to Water Well Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $47,640.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well 5D Rehabilitation 475-20 Project to Water Well Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $11,025.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well Rock 3 476-20 Rehabilitation Project to Water Well Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $15,480.00 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve Council Memos #472-20 through #476-20. The motion carried by the following votes: Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 2020 Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The Interim City Manager James Hock gave an update on the repair to the Jefferson Street bridge. A brief discussion was held regarding the conversion of the Cass Street and Jefferson Street bridge into two-way streets. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): There were no new business items. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Jerry Hervey and Councilwoman Gavin briefly discussed community concerns. Dan Kallan spoke regarding 71 N. Ottawa Street and the old Barrett's Hardware store. Interim City Manager briefly discussed the removal of the debris from this location. Mayor O'Dekirk requested an update on the project at the old Barrett's Hardware store location. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Quillman wished everyone a fun and safe Labor Day. Councilman Turk requested Mr. Hock give an update on the previous location of the Senor Tequila building on Jefferson Street. Councilman Mudron thanked everyone for their continued hard work cleaning up the storm debris. He wished all students good luck with the challenges they are facing with e-learning due to COVID-19. Councilman Morris briefly discussed the combined Land Use and Legislative and the Public Safety Committees' meeting. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adjourn. Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 1, 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, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 11 of 11