City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 19, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (1/1/2021 - 3/31/2021) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people. During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the 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 OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page. INVOCATION: Brother Ed Arambasich, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano INTRODUCTIONS: Newly Appointed Interim Police Chief - Dawn Malec Newly Appointed Deputy Police Chiefs - Sherrie Blackburn, Robert Brown, and Carlos Matlock Interim Police Chief Dawn Malec thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the City of Joliet. Deputy Police Chief of Operations Robert Brown introduced himself and briefly discussed his responsibilities and thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the community. Deputy Police Chief of Administration Sherrie Blackburn introduced herself and briefly discussed her responsibilities and thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve Page 1 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 the community. Deputy Police Chief of Investigations Carlos Matlock introduced himself and thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve the community. Mr. Sanchez and Mr. Barragen with We are the Community Organization highlighted their event providing children with gifts and families with food. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, 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: John Sheridan spoke, via a phone call, opposing Joliet Slammer's request for rate changes . NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Stadium Attachments: slammers2020 revised Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 12, 2021 Stadium Committee Meeting. Page 2 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Nick Semaca, Joliet Slammers gave a presentation overviewing the 2020 season. He discussed changes made as a result of COVID restrictions, including benefits to local businesses, the disappointing attendance, and revenue loss. He also discussed additional changes for 2021. Mr. Semaca asked for a lease modification moving from a fixed rent to a variable rent; and asked for a 6% of total revenue. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the proposal for the lease amendment, COVID relief, and multi-uses for the stadium. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - December 14, 2020 Council Meeting - December 15, 2020 Pre-Council Meeting - January 4, 2021 Council Meeting - January 5, 2021 Special Council Meeting - January 8, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Minutes 12-14-20 Council Meeting Minutes - 12-15-20 Pre-Council Minutes 1-4-21 Council Minutes 1-5-21 Special Council Minutes 1-8-21 A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the minutes for: Pre-Council Meeting - December 14, 2020 Council Meeting - December 15, 2020 Pre-Council Meeting - January 4, 2021 Council Meeting - January 5, 2021 Special Council Meeting - January 8, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Page 3 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 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: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC 40-21 Subdivision Ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision (P-14-2020) Ordinance approving a Final Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-9-2020) Ordinance approving a Record Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-12-2020) Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility that includes indoor, climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units in a B-3 (General Business) zoning district, located at 2100 Essington Road (PETITION 2020-48) Attachments: Preliminary Plat Ordinance - Westside Real Estate Westside Joliet Prelim Plat 2021-01-11 Final Plat Ordianance -Westside Real Estate Unit 1 Westside Joliet Unit 1 Final Plat 2021-01-11 Ordinance Westside Joliet Unit 1 Recording Plat 2021-01-11 Special Use Permit Ordinance_2100 Essington Road Public Comment 13 Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_20-12-17_Meeting_Minutes Plan_Commission_20-12-17_Meeting_Minutes public comment Westside Joliet LLC Subdivision Plan Commission and ZBA Staff Reports_Combined Approver Report A brief discussion was held amongst Councilman Hug and Acting Planning Director Jim Torri concerning the proposed mini-storage, including the lighting conditions at 2100 Essington Road. Mike Hansen, Petitioners Attorney, informed the Council the petitioner is working with the City to conform the project to the satisfaction of the residents adjacent to this project. Page 4 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #40-21: Ordinances Associated with Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision Ordinance approving a Preliminary Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision (P-14-2020) (ORDINANCE NO. 18169) Ordinance approving a Final Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision, Unit 1 (FP-9-2020) (ORDINANCE NO. 18170) Ordinance approving a Record Plat of Westside Joliet Real Estate LLC Subdivision, Unit 1 (RP-12-2020) (ORDINANCE NO. 18171) Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow a self-storage facility that includes indoor, climate-controlled and outdoor mini-storage units in a B-3 (General Business) zoning district, located at 2100 Essington Road (PETITION 2020-48). (ORDINANCE NO. 18172) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of .45 Acres 41-21 Located at 1127-1131 N. Broadway Street from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-9-2020) Attachments: Ordinance Plan_Commission_20-12-17_Meeting_Minutes Z-9-20_1127-1133 Broadway Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Murdon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to adopt Council Memo #41-21 Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of .45 Acres Located at 1127-1131 N. Broadway Street from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-9-2020). Councilman Hug began a brief discussion regarding the possibility of restricting traffic from this office building directly onto Route 53. As a result of the discussion, Councilman Hug made a motion for this item to be tabled. Page 5 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to table COUNCIL MEMO #41-21: Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of .45 Acres Located at 1127-1131 N. Broadway Street from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Z-9-2020). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance approving a Variation of Use to allow 42-21 telecommunication antennas and support equipment, a B-3 (General Business) use, in an R-3 (One & Two Family Residential) zoning district, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-53) Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow telecommunication antennas and support equipment, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-54) Attachments: Ordinance Special Use Permit Ordinance_510 Columbia Street Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_20-12-17_Meeting_Minutes 2020-53 2020-54 Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #42-21: Ordinance approving a Variation of Use to allow telecommunication antennas and support equipment, a B-3 (General Business) use, in an R-3 (One & Two Family Residential) zoning district, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-53) (ORDINANCE NO. 18173) Ordinance approving a Special Use Permit to allow telecommunication antennas and support equipment, located at 510 Columbia Street (PETITION 2020-54). (ORDINANCE NO. 18174) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Proposing the Establishment of the 2021 Special 43-21 Service Area No’s 1 and 2 Attachments: Ordinance Charity SSA Spreadsheet Charity Plat Ordinance - Harwood SSA 2 Harwood SSA Spreadsheet Harwood Plat Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #43-21: Ordinances Proposing the Establishment of the 2021 Special Service Area No’s 1 and 2. Ordinance Proposing The Establishment Of The 2021 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 – Charity Avenue (Nowell Avenue – 120’ East Of Helen Avenue)/ Helen Avenue (Doris Avenue- Charity Avenue) (ORDINANCE NO. 18175) Ordinance Proposing The Establishment Of The 2021 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 –Harwood (Sterling - Cass) (ORDINANCE NO. 18176) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 44-21 Subdivision: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Timber Oaks, Unit 3 (PUD-2-20) Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 6 Acres at the Page 7 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road from B-3 (General Business) and I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-4 (Low-Density, Multi-Family Residential) Zoning (Z-8-20) Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 10’ Sanitary Sewer Easement, a 10’ Stormwater Detention Easement and 15’ Drainage and Utility Easement located at the Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road (V-6-20) Attachments: Ordinance Timber Oaks Unit 3 - Zoning Reclassification Ordinance.docx Timber Oaks Unit 3 - Vacation Ordinance.doc Timber Oaks Unit 3 - Preliminary Plat.pdf Timber Oaks Unit 3 - Plat of Zoning.pdf Timber Oaks Unit 3 - Plat of Easement Vacation.pdf Plan Commission - Minutes (1).pdf Timber Oaks Subdivsion_Plan Commission Staff Report.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read an email she received in opposition of this project. A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilman Hug, to table Council Memo #44-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision. The motion failed by the following votes: AYE: Councilwoman Reardon, Councilman Hug, Councilman Lande, Councilwoman Quillman. NAYS: Councilman Turk, Councilwoman Gavin, Councilman Morris, Councilman Mudron, Mayor O'Dekirk. A lengthy discussion was held regarding this development and the lack of notification to Timber Ridge residents concerning the project. A motion was made by Councilman Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to adopt Council Memo #44-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision. Further discussion was held regarding the developer being required to contact the residents concerning this project; therefore, the motion was amended. A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt as amended COUNCIL MEMO #44-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision: Page 8 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Timber Oaks, Unit 3 (PUD-2-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18177) Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 6 Acres at the Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road from B-3 (General Business) and I-1 (Light Industrial) to R-4 (Low-Density, Multi-Family Residential) Zoning (Z-8-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18178) Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a 10’ Sanitary Sewer Easement, a 10’ Stormwater Detention Easement and 15’ Drainage and Utility Easement located at the Southeast Corner of Timber Ridge Court and S.E. Frontage Road (V-6-20) with the discussed condition to require notification to the residents. (ORDINANCE NO. 18179) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 45-21 Attachments: Ordinance Exhibit A Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #45-21: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18180) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with Ketone Business Center 46-21 Subdivision: Page 9 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision (P-13-20) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision, Unit 3 (FP-8-20) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision, Unit 3 (RP-11-20) Attachments: Ordinance Ketone, Unit 3 Final Plat Ordinance Ketone, Unit 3 Recording Plat Ordinance Ketone Business Park Subdivision - Plan Commission_Staff Report Plan Commission Minutes (1) Ketone - Revised Preliminary Plat Ketone - Final Plat Unit 3 Ketone - Recording Plat Unit 3 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #46-21: Ordinances Associated with Ketone Business Center Subdivision: Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision (P-13-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18181) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision, Unit 3 (FP-8-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18182) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision, Unit 3 (RP-11-20). (ORDINANCE NO. 18183) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Page 10 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated 48-21 Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A - FY19 CAPER Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #48-21: Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7615) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, 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 Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2019 49-21 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section 19-00521-00-RS in the amount of $36,114.19 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #49-21: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2019 MFT Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section 19-00521-00-RS in the amount of $36,114.19. (RESOLUTION NO. 7616) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution to Include Cash Payments Related to Health 50-21 Insurance as IMRF Earnings Page 11 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding this Council Memo and clarifying if this cash payment related to health insurance is taxable income. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #50-21: Resolution to Include Cash Payments Related to Health Insurance as IMRF Earnings. (RESOLUTION NO.7617) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, 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 of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Rehabilitation Project 52-21 to Cahoy Group in the amount of $253,729.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the Aux 53-21 Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant Screening Improvements to Donahue & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $42,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Managed Print Services 54-21 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment 55-21 Plant Devicenet Upgrade to Wunderlich-Malec in the amount of $58,800.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amended Award of Contract to the Forest Park Phase 2 56-21 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $1,489,133.50 Attachments: Approver Report Page 12 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Award of Contracts for Information Technology Professional 57-21 Services Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to approve Council Memos #52-21 through #57-21. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, 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: Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $ 36,114.19 and 58-21 Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $100,100.89 for the 2019 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section 19-00521-00-RS to Austin Tyler Construction Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the GPS / AVL Professional Services 59-21 Contract to Skyhawk Telematics in the amount of $11,142.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Rock Run Water Tower 60-21 Reconditioning Project to Era Valdivia Contractors in the amount of $9,350.00 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve Council Memos #58-21 through #60-21. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Page 13 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: City Manager Jim Capparelli discussed information provided to the City Council regarding the way the City will be doing business going forward. He asked for the Mayor's and Council's feedback. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Mudron spoke regarding a request for more information from Southland Water Agency and requested to postpone the vote. Mayor O'Dekirk asked Fire Chief Blaskey and Deputy Chief Carey to discuss the COVID vaccine implementation. Fire Chief Blaskey stated the Fire Department is offering their assistance to help the County move forward with their vaccination process. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the available of the vaccine, symptoms, shelf life after thawing, and City's staff inability to get additional information concerning the vaccines. Mayor O'Dekirk officially requesting the county contact the City tomorrow regarding COVID vaccination plans. Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the State's passage of a law enforcement bill and a related item on the City of Naperville agenda. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no Public Comments this evening. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Gavin discussed the new leadership at the Joliet Police Department and thanked the outgoing Joliet Police Department leadership for their service. Mayor and Council gave accolades to Jim Trizna, Director of Public Works, on his retirement. Mr. Trizna discussed his background and career with the City. He thanked the residents, Mayor and Council for his opportunity to serve the City of Joliet. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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: Page 14 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 19, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk 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 15 of 15