City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Tuesday, May 18, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN (5/1/2021 - 6/30/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5 mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will remain at 18 members of the public. 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 Aleksandar Bugarin, St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 300 Stryker Avenue PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano PRESENTATION: Alternative Water Source Program Update Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, gave an update on the alternative water source. MAYOR: Proclamation Declaring May 16-22, 2021 as National Public Works Week Attachments: NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK (MAY 16-22, 2021) Councilman Clement read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk proclaiming May 16-22, 2021 as National Public Works Week. Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, and Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, accepted the proclamation. Proclamation Honoring Joliet Township for Their Restoration and Stabilization Work at Oakwood Cemetery Page 1 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Attachments: JOLIET TOWNSHIP - 16TH ANNUAL JOLIET HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Jayne Bernard, City Planner and Historic Preservation Commission Liaison, briefly discussed this item. Councilman Hug read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk Honoring Joliet Township for Their Restoration and Stabilization Work at Oakwood Cemetery. Dan Vera, former Joliet Township Supervisor, accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. Proclamation Honoring Lynne Lichtenauer for Her Dedication to Promoting Joliet’s Heritage and Preserving Joliet’s History Attachments: LYNNE LICHTENAUER - 16TH ANNUAL JOLIET HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Jayne Bernard briefly discussed this item. Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation Honoring Lynne Lichtenauer for Her Dedication to Promoting Joliet's Heritage and Preserving Joliet's History. Eric Lichtenauer, Lynn's son and Loren fiancé accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. Proclamation Honoring Billie Limacher for Her Dedication to Promoting Joliet’s Heritage and Preserving Joliet’s History Attachments: BILLIE LIMACHER - 16TH ANNUAL JOLIET HISTORIC PRESERVATION AWARD Jayne Bernard briefly discussed this item. Councilwoman Reardon read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk Honoring Billie Limacher for Her Dedication to Promoting Joliet's Heritage and Preserving Joliet's History. Terri Dell, Billie Limacher's daughter, accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: John Philipchuck, attorney on behalf of the Speedway LLC, briefly discussed Council Memos #268-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Section 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations) and #269-21: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 4, Article III, Section 4-34.1, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Repealing Section Banning Single Serving of Alcohol Sales). 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 Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to reappoint Esperanza Chavez and Dr. John Markley to the LIbrary Board . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, May 18, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Jeff Price briefly discussed the purchase of Ford Fusions. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, Page 3 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 May 17, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting - May 3, 2021 Council Meeting - May 4, 2021 Attachments: Special Council Meeting Minutes - May 3, 2021.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - May 4, 2021.pdf Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2021-04 Invoices Paid REVISED 05.10.2021 Approver Report Position Vacancies 247-21 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting/ 248-21 Broker Services Attachments: Approver Report Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the Black 249-21 Road Pump Station Improvements to Donohue & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $146,990.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of One (1) Ford Transit 350 HD Cargo Vehicle for 250-21 the Police Department Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Three 2020 Ford Fusion Vehicles for the Police 251-21 Department Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 3 for the Phase II Engineering Services for 252-21 the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR to Willett Hofmann & Associates Inc. in the amount of $9,984.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 and Final Payout for the 2020 Sanitary 253-21 Page 4 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Sewer Point Repair Project - Various Locations to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $51,641.77 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb 254-21 Replacement Project to J&J Newell Concrete Contractors in the amount of $14,594.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer 255-21 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($6,978.40) Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for an Amigeaux’s 257-21 Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street Attachments: Memo to City Manager - Amigeauxs Rest..docx 2307 Jefferson Amigeaux Drive Thru Request Letter 5-18-21.pdf 2307 Jefferson Amigeaux Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #257-21: Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for an Amigeaux’s Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Burger King 258-21 Restaurant at 400 E. Cass Street Attachments: Memo to City Manager - Burger King.docx 400 Cass Burger King Drive Thru Request Letter 5-18-21.pdf 400 Cass Burger King Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #258-21: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Burger King Restaurant at 400 E. Cass Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks 259-21 Restaurant at 3064 Plainfield Road Attachments: 3064 Plainfield Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter 5-18-21.pdf 3064 Plainfield Starbucks Drive Thru Exhibit 5-18-21.pdf Approver Report Memo to City Manager - Starbucks Rest. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #259-21: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 3064 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 6 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2307 W. Jefferson 260-21 Street - Amigeaux’s Sophisticated Street Food Attachments: Amigeaux A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #260-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2307 W. Jefferson Street - Amigeaux’s Sophisticated Street Food. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon 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: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Rock Run Business Park 262-21 Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Consolidation of Lots 4 and 5 of Rock Run Business Park I.D.I. Resubdivision No. 1. (P-2-21) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Consolidation of Lots 4 and 5 of Rock Run Business Park I.D.I. Resubdivision No. 1. (RP-3-21) Attachments: PRELIMord- Rock Run IDI RPMINORSUB - Rock Run IDI P-2-21 Consolidation of Lots 4 & 5 Rock Run Business Park_Combined Plan Commission Staff Report C429at Preliminary Plat of ConsolidationR1 C429at Plat of Consolidation Minutes (13) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Page 7 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #262-21: Ordinances Associated with Rock Run Business Park Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Consolidation of Lots 4 and 5 of Rock Run Business Park I.D.I. Resubdivision No. 1 (P-2-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18217) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Consolidation of Lots 4 and 5 of Rock Run Business Park I.D.I. Resubdivision No. 1 (RP-3-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18218) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with CenterPoint Intermodal Center 263-21 at Joliet Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 110 Acres North of 3501 Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning. (Z-2-21) Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet (Brandon Road) Amendment. (P-1-21) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase 24. (FP-2-21) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase 24. (RP-2-21) Page 8 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Attachments: PRELIMord- CenterPoint Brandon Amendment FINALord- CenterPoint Phase 24 RECord - CenterPoint Phase 24 P-1-21, FP-2-21, Z-2-21 CenterPoint Revised Preliminary & Phase 24 Combined Plan Commission_Staff Report Prelim-CICJ Bran Amd_04062021 Final-CICJ Ph24_04062021 Record-CICJ Ph24_05062021 Minutes (13) ZONord Reclassification - Brandon Road Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #263-21: Ordinances Associated with CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 110 Acres North of 3501 Brandon Road from I-TA (Intermodal Terminal-Intermodal Terminal) to I-TC (Intermodal Terminal-Industrial Park) Zoning. (Z-2-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18219) Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet (Brandon Road) Amendment. (P-1-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18220) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase 24. (FP-2-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18221) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of CenterPoint Intermodal Center at Joliet Phase 24. (RP-2-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18222) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit To Allow Large 264-21 Diesel Truck (No Semi) Repair, Located At 100 McDonald Avenue (ZBA 2021-15) Page 9 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_100 McDonald Avenue 041521 Minutes ZBA 2021-15 (100 McDonald Avenue) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #264-21: Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit To Allow Large Diesel Truck (No Semi) Repair, Located At 100 McDonald Avenue (ZBA 2021-15). (ORDINANCE NO. 18223) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit For Truck And 265-21 Trailer Parking, Located At 2951 Mound Road (ZBA 2021-20) Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_2951 Mound Road_zba 2021-20 041521 Minutes_20 ZBA 2021-20 (2951 Mound Road) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #265-21: Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit For Truck And Trailer Parking, Located At 2951 Mound Road (ZBA 2021-20). (ORDINANCE NO. 18224) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit For Truck 266-21 Equipment And Sales, Service And Repair, Located At 2951 Mound Road (ZBA 2021-21) Page 10 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_2951 Mound Road_zba 2021-21 041521 Minutes_21 ZBA 2021-21 (2951 Mound Road) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #266-21: Ordinance Approving A Special Use Permit For Truck Equipment And Sales, Service And Repair, Located At 2951 Mound Road (ZBA 2021-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18225) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement 267-21 and Permanent Utility Easement at 2223 Hollywood Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV Attachments: Ordinance 2223 Hollywood easements.docx 2223 Hollywood temp easement.pdf 2223 Hollywood perm easement.pdf 6800 Parcel 0006 Lip Joliet Plat of Easement 3-12-20.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #267-21: Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement and Permanent Utility Easement at 2223 Hollywood Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV. (ORDINANCE NO. 18226) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 11 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 268-21 4-30, and Repealing Section 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations) Attachments: bgcglicenseord Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to table COUNCIL MEMO #268-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Section 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Repealing Chapter 4, Article III, Section 4-34.1, 269-21 Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Repealing Section Banning Single Serving of Alcohol Sales) Attachments: 4-34.1repeal Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #269-21: Ordinance Repealing Chapter 4, Article III, Section 4-34.1, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Repealing Section Banning Single Serving of Alcohol Sales). (ORDINANCE NO. 18227) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Page 12 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 7550 and Granting a 271-21 Liquor License to Lambert Enterprises for the Premises at 1529 N. Broadway Street Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to table COUNCIL MEMO #271-21: Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 7550 and Granting a Liquor License to Lambert Enterprises for the Premises at 1529 N. Broadway Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Terry Morris Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to a HOME 272-21 Subrecipient Agreement Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois Attachments: Resolution HOME Amendment with County - Raynor Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #272-21: Resolution Authorizing an Amendment to a HOME Subrecipient Agreement Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois. (RESOLUTION NO. 7648) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Between 273-21 the City of Joliet, BP Central Pipelines LLC, and Centerpoint Joint Terminal Railroad LLC (Recognizing, Adopting, and Expanding an Existing Easement at Vetter Road) Page 13 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #273-21: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Agreement Between the City of Joliet, BP Central Pipelines LLC, and Centerpoint Joint Terminal Railroad LLC (Recognizing, Adopting, and Expanding an Existing Easement at Vetter Road). (RESOLUTION NO. 7649) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds 274-21 for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #274-21: Resolution Appropriating Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR. (RESOLUTION NO. 7650) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: None. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Clement thanked Allison Swisher, staff and Derek Conley for getting him up to Page 14 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 speed on projects coming to the city. He also discussed the Cunningham neighborhood meeting. Councilman Hug briefly discussed his opposition to Council Memo #268-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Section 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations). Councilman Morris briefly discussed Council Memos #268-21 and #271-21: Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 7550 and Granting a Liquor License to Lambert Enterprises for the Premises at 1529 N. Broadway Street. Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the Cunningham Neighborhood meeting, Cora Street and Council Memo #271-21. In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's question, the City Manager stated he does not have any information on the historic home moved to Jackson Street that is in the care of the Will County Historical Society. He also discussed C.A.R.E.S. Act funding and requested Mr. Ghedotte give an update how much Will County received and where the funds have been distributed. Mayor O'Dekirk thanked Lion Electric Company for their investment in Joliet and congratulated the City Council for their support of North Point. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Trista Brown thanked Councilman Morris and Councilwoman Gavin for their support of the community and discussed a citizen review board and support for the black community Alma Montero spoke regarding suspicious activity behind her property which she determined to be related a disc golf course. Tanya Arias, President of the Collins Street Neighborhood Council, spoke regarding the unknown activity behind the east prison. Amy Sanchez spoke on behalf of the Collins Street Neighborhood Council regarding homelessness and the abandon Churches Chicken. Alicia Morales spoke regarding unknown activity and dumping. Quinn Adamowski spoke regarding the potential disc golf course. Evette Stevenson spoke concerning the potential disc golf course and dumping on the property. A brief discussion was held regarding illegal dumping and the disc golf course. Calvin spoke regarding illegal dumping. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Page 15 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement spoke regarding equality and funds spent by the Joliet Park District on the east side of Joliet. Councilwoman Gavin spoke regard boxer Jo Jo Awinongya. Councilman Guerrero addressed Ms. Montero and offered to go to the her property. Councilman Hug gave his condolences to long-time band leader at Joliet Central Ted Lega's passing and discussed his achievements. Councilman Mudron briefly discussed COVID vaccinations. Councilwoman Quillman briefly discuss the dumping and volunteering to administer COVID vaccines. Councilwoman Reardon congratulated Councilwoman Gavin for being elevated to President of the National Hook-up of Black Women over 20 Chapters. Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the dumping and disc golf. At the request of Mayor O'Dekirk, Chris Regis briefly discussed the proposed disc golf and illegal dumping. Councilman Hug addressed dumping and previous comments made during Public Comments. Mayor O'Dekirk addressed previous comments made during Public Comments. He thanked Derek Conley regarding their speech at the Chamber of Commerce and Councilwoman Quillman, Joliet Fired Department, Fire Deputy Chief Carey, and Fire Chief Blaskey for the efforts in saving lives by administering COVID vaccinations. Mayor O'Dekirk also recognized Ted Lega's service to Joliet. He wished all a happy belated Mother's Day. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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 Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 16 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval May 18, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 17 of 17