City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, July 6, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO (7/1/2021 - 9/30/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN 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 July 6, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated 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 Vinton Ritchey, First Christian Church, 1701 Laraway Road PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Inspector General Chris Regis PRESENTATION: Update on Riverwalk Homes Attachments: Riverwalk - Joliet City Council - Presentation.pdf Nikkitta McCoy gave a brief update on the Riverwalk Development. A brief discussion was held regarding the order of the demolition of the buildings. Additional discussions were held concerning Holsten requesting an extension of the loan payback and an application completed for grant monies . Tri-County Auto Theft - Administrative Director Dwayne Killian Dwayne Killian gave a brief presentation of the Tri-County Auto Theft Unit. Police Chief Malec expressed the importance of the task force. A brief discussed was held regarding a lease agreement and funding for repairs to the building used by the task force, as well as how Joliet pulling out of the task force would shut the project down. MAYOR: Proclamation Declaring July as Parks and Recreation Month Attachments: 2021 Parks and Recreation Page 1 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 No proclamation read. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the Agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Remove Council Memo #339-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from JMF Industries LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-021-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project, 2) Remove Council Memo #340-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement from Stonemor Illinois LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-033-0010; -0020) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project, and 3) Vote for Council Memo #341-21: Resolution Approving the Withdrawal of the Joliet Police Department from the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force Intergovernmental Agreement before Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: James Glasgow, Will County States Attorney, briefly discussed the Tri-County Auto Theft Unit. Alan Oder expressed his concern about not having enough police officers. APPOINTMENTS: None. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: CTIS Councilwoman Reardon asked Dave Braner, CIO, to give an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, June 23, 2021 CTIS Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3984?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the Tri-County Auto Theft Unit item discussed at the Tuesday, July 4, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3977?view_id=6&redirect=true Page 2 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, July 4, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3979?view_id=6&redirect=true Resolution Approving the Withdrawal of the Joliet Police 341-21 Department from the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force Intergovernmental Agreement Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to DENY Council Memo #341-21: Resolution Approving the Withdrawal of the Joliet Police Department from the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force Intergovernmental Agreement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - June 14, 2021 Council Meeting - June 15, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - June 14, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - June 15, 2021.pdf Position Vacancies 323-21 Attachments: Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the police academy, including their class availability. Regular payroll for April 23 - May 6, 2021 - $3,451,018.88 324-21 Attachments: PD 5.14.21 Approver Report Page 3 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 Regular payroll for May 7 - May 20, 2021 - $3,484,864.78 325-21 Attachments: PD 5.28.21 OT 21-05-31 Approver Report 2021 Deteriorated Roadway Resurfacing Program 326-21 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Boulder Avenue / Fairview Avenue 327-21 Water Main Improvement Project - 2021 to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $353,353.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Lead Water Service 328-21 Line Replacement Phase 3 Project to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $40,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of a Backhoe Loader for the Public Utilities 329-21 Department from Altorfer Industries, Inc. in the amount of $127,920.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of a Combination Sewer Cleaner Vac Truck for the 330-21 Public Utilities Department to Standard Equipment CO Inc. in the amount of $452,753.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $1,249.80 and Payment 331-21 No. 2 and Final for the Mirage Subdivision - County Line Road Drainage Improvements - 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $62,360.35 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 5 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment 332-21 Plant Phosphorus Removal Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of $106,204.73 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, Page 4 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 to approve all said Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 3000 Maple Road- 334-21 Lenny’s Liquor Route 6 & Gougar, LLC Attachments: Lenny's RT 6 Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner briefly explained this Council Memo. Chris Regis, Inspector General, briefly discussed the stand-alone building built at this location to allow for packaged liquor sales at this location. A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #334-21: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 3000 Maple Road- Lenny’s Liquor Route 6 & Gougar, LLC. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2200 W. Jefferson 335-21 Street- Black Eyed Susan Attachments: Black Eyed Susan Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner briefly explained this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #335-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2200 W. Jefferson Street- Black Eyed Susan. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson 336-21 Street- Angie’s Liquors Attachments: Angie's liquors Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner briefly explained this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to table COUNCIL MEMO #336-21: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson Street- Angie’s Liquors to the July 20, 2021 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session 338-21 Minutes Attachments: Resolution RELEASE OF CLOSED SESSION MINUTES Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #338-21: Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session Minutes. (RESOLUTION NO. 7668) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from JMF 339-21 Industries LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-021-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project Attachments: Resolution Easement Agreement for Parcel 0004.pdf Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0004.pdf Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda. Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement and 340-21 Temporary Construction Easement from Stonemor Illinois LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-033-0010; -0020) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project Attachments: Resolution Easement Agreement for Parcel 0003.pdf Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0003.pdf Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment 342-21 to the Exchange Agreement Between the City of Joliet and BNSF Railway Attachments: Resolution First Amendment to BNSF Agreement Joliet - BNSF Property Exchange Agreement Resolution No. 7553 Approver Report Chris Regis gave a brief explanation of Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #342-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a First Amendment to the Exchange Agreement Between the City of Joliet and BNSF Railway. (RESOLUTION NO. 7669) Page 7 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager stated he is in the process of retaining a state lobbyist to continue to compete for funding. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed a temporary labor agreement with the Fraternal Order of Police. He also congratulated the City Manager for his work negotiating the agreement. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Douglas Hren, CAPA boardmember, spoke regarding an shooting incident. Dan Kennison spoke regarding a shooting incidents. Dr. J.D. Wright spoke regarding shooting incidents in the CAPA neighborhood. David Glonek concurred with previous comments and then spoke regarding excessive fireworks outside of the July 4th holiday. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement addressed the concerns expressed by the residents in the CAPA neighborhood. He also discussed his tour of the Rialto Theatre and a flooding issue on Newton Avenue, Cornelius Avenue, and Sherry Lane. Councilwoman Gavin wished the City Clerk Christa Desiderio a happy birthday. She also highlighted the Concert on the Hill at Bicentennial Park. Councilman Hug addressed the concerns of the CAPA neighborhood. Councilman Mudron thanked those who attended last week's meeting discussing the American Recue Act. Councilwoman Quillman addressed the excessive fireworks and the concerns expressed by the CAPA neighborhood. She also briefly spoke about a posting by Waste Management regarding garbage pick-up after July 4th. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted Cornerstone's Juneteenth celebration, Alianza luncheon, Harvey Page 8 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 6, 2021 Brooks Elected Officials Day, Joliet Police Department Annual Ceremony at Jacob Henry Mansion, and fireworks display at JJC. He congratulated the JCA girls soccer team for taking 2nd at State and the newly elected Circuit Judge Sherri Hale. Mayor O'Dekirk also addressed the neighbors of CAPA with hiring additional police officers, getting officers through the academy, and the war on police. He encourage those who are concerned with crime in their neighborhoods to contact their senators and representatives and ask them to repeal legislation. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted numerous community events. He congratulated the JCA girls soccer team for taking 2nd at State and the newly elected Circuit Judge Sherri Hale. He addressed the concerns of the CAPA neighborhood and encouraged people to contact their senators and representatives with their concerns. 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 be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 9 of 9