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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 16, 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 February 16, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 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: 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 Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano PRESENTATION: The City Clerk stated the Presentation promoting Joliet's Heritage - Update on Joliet's Historic Preservation Activities has been postponed to the second Council Meeting in May. Promoting Joliet’s Heritage - An Update on Joliet’s Historic Preservation Activities Attachments: Approver Report MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Herb Lande, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the agenda with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #102-21: Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property at 11 E Clinton St Joliet IL 60432. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Stacy Alvarado spoke regarding Council Memo #96-21: Ordinance Approving the Additional House Plans for Greywall Club Subdivision (M-1-21). In response to Councilwoman Quillman questions, Ms. Alvarado stated the Greywall Homeowners Association was not notified of the proposed request. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. APPOINTMENTS: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to appoint Dr. William Bromer to the Tree Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: CTIS Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting. Link: http://joliet.granicus.com/EditFile.php?clip_id=3768 Economic Development Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 Economic Development Committee Meeting. Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/Events.php?event_id=2637 Finance Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, February 16, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/Events.php?event_id=2645 Land Use & Legislative Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, February 3, 2021 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/Events.php?event_id=2632 Public Service Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed on Monday, February 15, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: http://joliet.granicus.com/EditFile.php?clip_id=3767 CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Special Council Meeting - January 28, 2021 Pre-Council Meeting - February 1, 2021 Council Meeting - February 2, 2021 Attachments: Special Meeting Minutes - January 28, 2021 Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - February 1, 2021 Council Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2021 Approver Report Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2021-01 Invoices Paid Approver Report Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Position Vacancies 75-21 Attachments: Approver Report It is recommended the City Manager be authorized to fill the following positions as well as any subsequent vacancies which may occur: 1) Fill one Parking Facility Service II position in he Parking Division of Public Works, 2) Fill one Equipment Operator II position in the Roadways Division of Public Works, 3) Fill one Civil Engineer Supervisor (CAD) in the Public Works Department, 4) Fill two summer interns in the Engineering Division of Public Utilities, 5) Fill up to four summer laborers in the Plant Operations Division of Public Utilites, 6) Fill one Historic Preservation summer intern in Community Development, 7) Fill one summer intern in the Planning Division of Community Development, 8) Fill up to 14 summer laborers in the Roadways Division of Public Works, and 9) Fill up to 2 urban forestry interns in Public Works. Regular Payroll for October 23 - November 5, 2020 - 76-21 $3,510,221.99 Attachments: Council Memo 11.13.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for November 6 - November 19, 2020 - 77-21 $3,568,082.29 Attachments: Council Memo 11.27.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for November 20 - December 03, 2020 - 78-21 $3,598,482.89 Attachments: Council Memo 12.11.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for December 4 - December 17, 2020 - 79-21 $3,647,611.06 Attachments: Council Memo 12.25.20 2020-12 YTD Budget Approver Report It is recommended said regular payrolls be approved. Award of Contract for Dacra Software Renewal 80-21 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Axon Enterprise Services 81-21 Attachments: Approver Report Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Award of Contract for the Emergency Valve Replacement at 82-21 N. Broadway Street and Oneida Street to Stip Brothers Excavating in the amount of $68,550.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Water Loss Control 83-21 Program to M.E. Simpson Co., Inc. in the amount of $352,535.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 for the Phase 1 Engineering Services for 84-21 the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 14-00475-00-BR to Willett, Hofmann and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $3,674.21 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 13 for the Professional Architectural and 85-21 Engineering Services Contract for the Joliet Multi-Modal Regional Transportation Center to Knight E/A, Inc. in the amount of $56,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 and Final Payout for the Richards Street 86-21 Lift Station Replacement and Sewer Improvement Project to Spiess Construction in the amount of ($45,477.95) and Final Payment in the Amount of $70,287.19 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 8 and Final Payout for the Rock Run and 87-21 West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of ($235,750.43) and Final Payout in the amount of $546,676.93 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Lambert Street (Leach Avenue - 88-21 High Street) Storm Sewer Improvements - 2018 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $28,044.22 and Payment Request No. 1 and Final in the amount of $76,154.73 Attachments: Approver Report Payment for Contractor Snow Removal for the January 89-21 30-31, 2021 Snowstorm in the Amount of $135,725.00 to Various Contractors Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report Payment for the Downtown Floodplain Levee / Floodwall 90-21 Design Project - 2019 to the Department of the Army for the Section 205 Feasibility Cost Share Agreement in the amount of $115,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report It is recommended Council Memos #80-21 through #90-21 be approved A brief discussion was held concerning payments to Clark Baird Smith. Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve said Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for Drive Thru Permit for a Raising Cane’s 92-21 Restaurant at 3000 Plainfield Road Attachments: 3000 Plainfield Rd - Drive Thru Permit RC681 Joliet Raising Canes Drive Thru Exhibit 2-1-21 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #92-21: Application for Drive Thru Permit for a Raising Cane’s Restaurant at 3000 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 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: Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit For a Tank Truck 94-21 and Tank Trailer Repair Facility With Ancillary Tank Trailer and Equipment Sales (ZBA 2021-04) Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_SW Route 6 and Patricia Lane ZBA 2021-04 (SW Route 6 and Patricia Lane)_ Staff Report Packet ZBA 012121 Meeting Minutes Public Comment 1 Approver Report A brief discussion was held concerning the need to widen Route 6 to accommodate the growth in the area. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #94-21: Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit For a Tank Truck and Tank Trailer Repair Facility With Ancillary Tank Trailer and Equipment Sales (ZBA 2021-04). (ORDINANCE NO. 18186) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 95-21 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 Concept Plan A_1127-1131 Broadway Street Concept Plan B_1127-1131 Broadway Street Plan_Commission_20-12-17_Meeting_Minutes Z-9-20_1127-1133 Broadway Staff Report Packet Approver Report A brief discussion was held concerning this project and the Zoning Board of Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Appeal and the Plan Commission's review of 1127-1131 Broadway Street. In addition, there was discussion regarding the need for a two-thirds vote by the Council to overturn denials from the Zoning Board of Appeals. A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman to table Council Memo #95-21: 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; however, the motion did not receive a second motion. Therefore, the motion died on the floor. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #95-21: 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). (ORDINANCE NO. 18187) 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: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving the Additional House Plans for 96-21 Greywall Club Subdivision (M-1-21) Attachments: Ordinance M-1-21 Additional House Plans Greywall Club M-1-21 Greywall Club Addl House Plans_Plan Commission Report and Attach Minutes (8) Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding resident's concerns discussed at the Plan Commission meeting regarding the additional house plans proposed for the Greywall Club subdivision. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to table COUNCIL MEMO #96-21: Ordinance Approving the Additional House Plans for Greywall Club Subdivision (M-1-21). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 Additional Duplex Plans for Lakewood 97-21 Prairie Subdivision (M-2-21) Attachments: Ordinance M-2-21 Additional Duplex Plans Lakewood Prairie M-2-21 Lakewood Prairie - Plan Commission Report & Attachments Minutes (8) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #97-21: Ordinance Approving Additional Duplex Plans for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision (M-2-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18188) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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: Resolution Accepting and Placing on File the Joliet Historic 99-21 Preservation Commission (JHPC) Annual Report for 2020 Attachments: Resolution 2020 Annual Report of the JHPC 01-27-21 REG MINUTES - DRAFT Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #99-21: Resolution Accepting and Placing on File the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission (JHPC) Annual Report for 2020. (RESOLUTION NO. 7622) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Pertaining to City Work on State Highways 100-21 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #100-21: Resolution Pertaining to City Work on State Highways. (RESOLUTION NO. 7623) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 Funds for the Phase I Engineering 101-21 Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 14-00475-00-BR in the Amount of $3,674.21 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #101-21: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase I Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 14-00475-00-BR in the Amount of $3,674.21. (RESOLUTION NO. 7624) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 Approving an Agreement for the Purchase and 102-21 Sale of Real Property at 11 E Clinton St Joliet IL 60432 Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Bays Scott Street Agreement Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda. Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of an 103-21 Agreement for the Lease of a City-owned Parcel at the Southeast Corner of I-55 and Caton Farm for Farming Attachments: Resolution Land Lease Agreement (SE Corner of I-55 Caton Farm Road) 2020 Exhibit A - City Parcel (SE Caton Farm I-55) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #103-21: Resolution Approving and Authorizing Execution of an Agreement for the Lease of a City-owned Parcel at the Southeast Corner of I-55 and Caton Farm for Farming. (RESOLUTION NO. 7625) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 CITY MANAGER: City Manager James Capparelli gave an update on the COVID vaccinations led by the Joliet Fire Department. He also gave an update on snowplowing and the City's salt level. In addition, he informed the Council that the governor declared the state as a disaster due to the winter storms. Mr. Capparelli also announced Interim Police Chief Dawn Malec as the permanent Police Chief. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): In response to Councilwoman Gavin's questions, the City Manager informed her that he would be doing more research on alley, cul de sacs, and street closures. Mayor O'Dekirk gave an update on snowplowing concerns for cul de sacs. He requested the Public Service Committee take a look at a way to expand the Senior's Snow Removal Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Program for next season since this year the program only covered five snow removals for the season. The Mayor requested a solid policy concerning the on-street parking ordinance for snow events two inches or greater be established prior to the next winter season. In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's inquiry about possibly expanding the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners' oversight to include Citizens Review Board, a brief discussion was held regarding the addition of members to the board and how to add additional responsibilities . PUBLIC COMMENTS: James Lanham asked Council to pass a referendum asking Governor Pritzker to vote no on HB3653 Police Criminal Justice Reform Bill and discussed possible consequences if the bill passes. Garland Mays thanked the Streets and Sanitation Department for their hard work on a recent water main break. He also spoke about marijuana tax dollar allocations and filled positions from February 12, 2021. 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 Quillman thanked the Roadways crews for the recent snow removal. Councilman Turk briefly discussed the revitalization of Jefferson Street and requested a status report on the Senior Tequila property. Councilwoman Reardon thanked the Fire Department and nurses for the COVID vaccinations and Roadway crews with snow removal. Mayor O'Dekirk thanked MMD for keeping vehicles working and the Street Department for snow clean-up. He thanked the volunteers (nurses and Fire Dept.) for their dedication in administering the COVID vaccinations. Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the vaccination process at Joliet West High School. Chief Blaskey stated 935 vaccinations were given today alone. He also thanked the volunteers as well as Deputy Chief Carey. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 16, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 Page 13 of 13