City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, November 17, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to 12/31/2020) COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON 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 November 17, 2020 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 2 mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties), Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties) and Region 5 (Southern Illinois), effective Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The new mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 10 people. 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: Brother Ed Arambasich, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Turk attended the meeting remotely due to COVID-19. Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. MAYOR: Appointments A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve the reappointments of Quinn Adamowski, Mary Beth Gannon, Bill Habiger, Kevin Heinemann, Candace Johnson, Kailee Lowry, Sharon Merwin, Sara Stovall, and Greg Peerbolte (non-voting) to the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the agenda as written. Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson 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: Finance Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting. Jim Ghedotte, Finance Director, gave an update on the budget and fund balance . Councilwoman Quillman explained the reason the Professional Services Agreement for Development of a Historic Design Guidelines Manual did not go before the Land Use and Legislative Committee. Link: http://joliet.granicus.com/EditFile.php?clip_id=3644 Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Greg Blaskey, Fire Chief, briefly discussed Council Memo #604-20: Ordinances Associated with Cost Recovery Services: Ordinance Amending the Current HAZMAT Cost Recovery Ordinance and Authorization to Enter into a Service Agreement with Fire Recovery USA to begin January 1, 2021 and Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Section 12-14, Code Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. Link: http://joliet.granicus.com/EditFile.php?clip_id=3646 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 November 16, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: http://joliet.granicus.com/EditFile.php?clip_id=3640 CONSENT AGENDA: Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2020-10 Invoices Paid Approver Report Position Vacancies 598-20 Attachments: Approver Report Regular Payroll for August 14 - August 27, 2020 - 599-20 $3,781,928.34 Attachments: Council Memo 09.04.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for August 28 - September 10, 2020 - 600-20 $3,389,380.53 Attachments: Council Memo 09.18.20 Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Hug, to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 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: Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with 360-368 E. Washington Street 602-20 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Emergency Shelter for Women and Children, Located at 360-368 E. Washington Street. (ZBA 2020-36) Ordinance Approving a Vacation of an Adjacent Unused Alley, Located at 360-368 E. Washington Street (PC V-3-20) Attachments: Ordinance Digitized Plat Amendment to a Special Use Permit Ordinance_360-368 E. Washington Street Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 10.15.2020 DRAFT Zoning Board Meeting Minutes 10.15.2020 DRAFT Alley Vacation Appraisal - MorningStar Mission V-3-20 360-368 E. Washington Street staff report packet ZBA 2020-36_360-368 E Washington_staff report packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #602-20: Ordinances Associated with 360-368 E. Washington Street Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Emergency Shelter for Women and Children, Located at 360-368 E. Washington Street. (ZBA 2020-36) (ORDINANCE NO. 18139) Ordinance Approving a Vacation of an Adjacent Unused Alley, Located at 360-368 E. Washington Street (PC V-3-20). (ORDINANCE NO. 18140) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit for a 603-20 Wall-mounted Electronic Message Center that Exceeds the Maximum Illuminated 50 sq. ft. Live Area, Located at 1110 Houbolt Road (ZBA 2020-38) Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 Attachments: Ordinance Zoning Board Meeting Minutes 10.15.2020 DRAFT ZBA 2020-38_1110 Houbolt Road_staff report packet Support Letters Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the denial of Council Memo 603-20 Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit for a Wall-mounted Electronic Message Center that Exceeds the Maximum Illuminated 50 sq. ft. Live Area, Located at 1110 Houbolt Road (ZBA 2020-38). A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #603-20: Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit for a Wall-mounted Electronic Message Center that Exceeds the Maximum Illuminated 50 sq. ft. Live Area, Located at 1110 Houbolt Road (ZBA 2020-38). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilman Michael F. Turk Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with Cost Recovery Services: 604-20 Ordinance Amending the Current HAZMAT Cost Recovery Ordinance and Authorization to Enter into a Service Agreement with Fire Recovery USA to begin January 1, 2021 Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Section 12-14, Code Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances Attachments: Ordinance Agreement Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Section 12-14 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #604-20: Ordinances Associated with Cost Recovery Services: Ordinance Amending the Current HAZMAT Cost Recovery Ordinance and Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 Authorization to Enter into a Service Agreement with Fire Recovery USA to begin January 1, 2021 (ORDINANCE NO, 18141) Ordinance Amending Chapter 12, Section 12-14, Code Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18142) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Accepting an Easement Associated with the 605-20 Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Ordinance Esqivel Temporary Easement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #605-20: Ordinance Accepting an Easement Associated with the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR. (ORDINANCE NO. 18143) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions Approving Agreements Regarding the Houbolt 607-20 Road Extension Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement Between the City of Joliet, BNSF, and HRE, JV Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 Resolution Approving an Overpass Agreement Between the City of Joliet, BNSF, and HRE, JV Resolution Approving a Joinder Agreement Between the City of Joliet, BNSF, and Other Parties Resolution Approving an Indemnification Agreement Between the City of Joliet, HRE, JV, and Centerpoint Entities Attachments: Resolution Res - Overpass BNSF Overpass Easement 11.12.20 Res - Joinder BNSF Joinder Agreement 11.12.20 HREindemnificationres HREindemnificationatt Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #607-20: Resolutions Approving Agreements Regarding the Houbolt Road Extension Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement Between the City of Joliet, BNSF, and HRE, JV (RESOLUTION NO. 7598) Resolution Approving an Overpass Agreement Between the City of Joliet, BNSF, and HRE, JV (RESOLUTION NO. 7599) Resolution Approving a Joinder Agreement Between the City of Joliet, BNSF, and Other Parties (RESOLUTION NO. 7600) Resolution Approving an Indemnification Agreement Between the City of Joliet, HRE, JV, and Centerpoint Entities. (RESOLUTION NO. 7601) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Purchase Water Metering Equipment on behalf of Core & 609-20 Main in the amount of $164,202.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Drinking Water Sodium 610-20 Hypochlorite Solution Purchase on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp. in an amount not to exceed $199,995.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contracts for the 2021 Biosolids Disposal Program 611-20 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Wastewater Sodium 612-20 Hypochlorite Chemical Purchase on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp. in an amount not to exceed $107,055.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Wastewater Sodium Bisulfite 613-20 Chemical Purchase on behalf of Alexander Chemical Corp. in an amount not to exceed $33,360.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Aluminum Sulfate Solution 614-20 Purchase on behalf of Usalco, LLC in an amount not to exceed $416,372.50 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate 615-20 Chemical Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation in an amount not to exceed $214,368.64 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Manganese Sulfate Chemical 616-20 Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation in an amount not to exceed $155,223.60 Attachments: Approver Report Public Utilities Electrical Maintenance Service Contract on 617-20 behalf of Elliott Electric, Inc. in an amount not to exceed Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 $226,290.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Blended Phosphate Purchase 618-20 on behalf of Hawkins, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $63,600.00 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve Council Memos #609-20 through #618-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Approve Payment to the Illinois Department of 620-20 Transportation for Phase I Engineering Services for the I-55 at Route 59 Access Project in the amount of $3,597,178.00 Attachments: IDOT - invoice and Agreement Approver Report Approve Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Automatic 621-20 Meter Reading System on behalf of Core & Main in the amount of $60,358.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 3 for the Eastside Wastewater 622-20 Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $229,981.01 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilman Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve Council Memos #620-20 through #622-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson CITY MANAGER: The Interim City Manager discussed the closing of City Hall on Friday due to the rising cases of COVID-19 at City Hall. A brief discussion was held regarding the closure of City Hall. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): In response to Councilman Mudron's question, Interim City Manager Jim Hock informed the Council he would be following up on the permanent filling of the City Manager position. Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed setting up Zoom calls for those Councilmembers unable to attend the meetings. He also discussed the phone conversation with the Governor's office concerning COVID-19 and the City's role regarding the closing of bars and restaurants. Inspector General Chris Regis informed Council the City does not have any Ordinances to address the City's involvement in enforcing the mitigated closures by the governor. PUBLIC COMMENTS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Johnathon Marquardt spoke regarding police reform. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding various police investigations. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the installation of dash cams in all the police squad cars. Councilman Mudron asked everyone to stay save during the pandemic. Councilwoman Gavin thanked everyone for the prayers for her family for recovery from COVID. Councilman Turk thanked everyone for the prayers for his family for recovery from COVID. Councilwoman Quillman wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and asked everyone to practice safety during the pandemic. Mayor O'Dekirk wished Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Turk a speedy recovery. He Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 17, 2020 wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the ribbon cutting for the opening of Chicago Street and working with the County Board for the betterment of the City. The Mayor credited this Council, former elected officials, and staff for managing the City effectively and creating the strong fund balance available for a time like this with the pandemic. He reiterated his opposition to the gas tax passage earlier this year due to the City's success in economic development. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilman Morris, to enter 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: 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 Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 11 of 11