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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 1, 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 - Final June 1, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 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: Pastor Lonnie Posley, New Canaan Land Christian Church, 225 E. Clinton Street 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 CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will reconvene. 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 Meeting Reconvened at 7:11 p.m. with all members of the Council in attendance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #275-21: Position Vacancies from Consent Agenda and vote on each position vacancy separately. Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: John Philipchuck, Attorney representing Speedway, LLC., spoke regarding the approval of Council Memo #288-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Sections 4-12(p) and 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations. Mike Mikuska, Joliet Petroleum, spoke in favor of Council Memo 288-21. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to Joliet Committee and Commissions Attachments: BICENTENNIAL A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to appoint Councilwoman Quillman to serve as liaison to the Will-Joliet Bicentennial Park 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 Appointment to Joliet Committee and Commissions Attachments: PLAN COMMISSION 6121 A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to appoint Bob Wunderlich to the Plan Commission replacing James Capparelli. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 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 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Legislative Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, May 27, 2021 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3930?view_id=6&redirect=true Prison Councilwoman Gavin gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, May 25, 2021 Prison Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3922?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3932?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - May 17, 2021 Council Meeting - May 18, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - May 18, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - May 18, 2021.pdf Regular Payroll for March 12 to March 25, 2021 - 276-21 $3,265,773.36 Attachments: PD 4.2.21 Approver Report Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021 Regular Payroll for March 26 to April 8, 2021 - $3,497,848.59 277-21 Attachments: PD 4.16.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for April 9 - April 22, 2021 - $3,498,923.12 278-21 Attachments: PD 4.30.21 Approver Report Purchase of 1 (one) E-One Platform Apparatus from Fire 279-21 Services, Inc. not to exceed the amount of $1,600,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of a Professional Services Contract for the 2021 280-21 Decorative Streetlight Upgrades Project to Graybar Services, Inc. in the amount to $277,176.42 Attachments: 2021 Decorative Streetlight Upgrades Professional Services Agreement.pdf Approver Report 2021 Electrical Materials Purchase Order to Graybar 281-21 Services, Inc. in the amount of $249,136.74 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($7,941.58) and Payout 282-21 No. 1 and Final for the Youngs Avenue (Cass Street-South End) Storm Sewer Improvement Project - 2021 to Construction by Camco in the amount of $30,696.53 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 to the 2020-2024 Snow Removal 283-21 Contract for the Commuter Lot Area to Snow Systems in the amount of $29,400.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amended Change Order No. 3 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer 284-21 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of $2,947.50 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 285-21 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Project Plan to Strand Assoc Inc. in the amount of $25,000.00 Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. 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 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk and Councilman Larry E. Hug Position Vacancies 275-21 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #275-21: Position Vacancies to fill three firefighter positions and any subsequent vacancies. 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 A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #275-21: Position Vacancies to fill one Public Relations Manager and any subsequent vacancies. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Terry Morris Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #275-21: Position Vacancies to fill one Grant Writer position and any subsequent vacancies. Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Pat Mudron 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: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks Unit 3 287-21 Subdivision: Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (PUD-1-21) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of the Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (RP-6-21) Attachments: Timber Oaks Unit 3 - Final PUD Ordinance Timber Oaks Unit 3 Recording Plat Ordinance 20828 Final Plat Rev 3 - 03-02-21 Record Plat - 05192021 Plan Commission Minutes PUD-1-21 - Timber Oaks Unit 3 Final PUD - Combined Plan Commission Staff Report Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed an email sent to the Council from Cynthia Hamilton regarding this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #287-21: Ordinances Associated with Timber Oaks Unit 3 Subdivision: Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (PUD-1-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18228) Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021 Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of the Planned Unit Development of Timber Oaks, Unit 3 Subdivision (RP-6-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18229) 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Declaring intent to Negotiate Creation of a new 290-21 Water Commission to provide Lake Michigan Water Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #290-21: Resolution Declaring intent to Negotiate Creation of a new Water Commission to provide Lake Michigan Water. (RESOLUTION NO. 7651) 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 Approving the Dedication of a Drainage and 291-21 Access Easement for the Rock Run Crossings Development Attachments: Resolution M-4-21 - Form of dedication and plat Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #291-21: Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Drainage and Access Easement for the Rock Run Crossings Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7652) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 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 Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purchase and 292-21 Sale of Real Property with Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America LLC Attachments: Resolution EXHIBIT A - Plat of Survey EXHIBIT B - 8-11-20 MOU Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #292-21: Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Purchase and Sale of Real Property with Natural Gas Pipeline Company Of America LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7653) 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 CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Gavin, to enter into closed session to discuss litigation. 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 Meeting Reconvened at 7:53 p.m. with all members of the Council in attendance. Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 288-21 4-30, and Repealing Sections 4-12(p) and 4-39, Ordinances Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations Attachments: Ordinance_BGCB Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #288-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Sections 4-1, 4-15(b), 4-23, 4-30, and Repealing Sections 4-12(p) and 4-39, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances, Amending Liquor Code to Allow Package Sales and Video Gaming at Gas Stations. (ORDINANCE NO. 18230) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Repealing Resolution 7550 and Granting a Liquor 293-21 License to Lambert Enterprises for the Premises at 1529 N. Broadway Street Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #293-21: Resolution Repealing Resolution 7550 and Granting a Liquor License to Lambert Enterprises for the Premises at 1529 N. Broadway Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7654) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager announced Eva-Marie Tropper as the new Director of Community Development. Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 2021 NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Peggy Grahndal spoke regard the State of Illinois Senate's passage of HB1711 Humane Pet Store bill. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding slumlords. 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: Councilman Clement spoke in support of Joliet Police Officers. Mayor O'Dekirk also spoke regarding his support and the residents' support of the police. Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Guerrero also expressed their support of police officers. Councilman Hug spoke in favor of the police and thanked veterans for their service in honor of Memorial Day. Councilman Morris thanked Jim Torri for taking on the responsibilities of the Director of Community Development during the replacement search. Councilman Mudron highlighted the vaccination volunteers and thanked the Chicago White Sox for their support of these individuals by giving them free tickets. He also welcomed Eva-Marie and thanked Jim Torri. Councilwoman Quillman spoke in support of the police department and the passage of the Illinois Senate Bill to protect puppies. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a ribbon cutting ceremony for Valor Nutrition and the Joliet Fire Department Memorial Service at St. John's Church. He thanked veterans and their families for the service and sacrifice. He also thanked his mother-in-law and wished her a belated Happy Mother's Day and congratulated his step-daughter Madison Palacios on her eight-grade graduation and winning of the President's Award at St. Paul's. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 1, 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 Page 11 of 11