City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · September 21, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, September 21, 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
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As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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 topubliccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet Street
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 Corporation Counsel Sabrina
Spano
PRESENTATION:
Katie Napier gave an overview of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the
year ending December 31, 2020.
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Katie Napier -
Wermer, Rogers, Duran, and Ruzon, LLC
Attachments: CAFR 2020
MAYOR:
Proclamation Declaring September 17th through 23rd, 2021
as Constitution Week.
Attachments: Constitution Week
Councilman Guerrero read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk declaring
September 17th through 23rd, 2021 as Constitution Week.
Pauline Herpy and Bobbi Today with the Louis Joliet Daughters of the American
Revolution accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman, to approve the Agenda as written.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
Absent: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Michael Mikuska with Joliet Petroleum spoke in opposition of the Denial of the Issuance of a
Class "BG" Liquor License at 1415 Plainfield Road - Joliet Petroleum (Council Memo
#429-21).
Barry McCue spoke in favor to postpone the approval of Council Memo #432-21: Ordinance
Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit above a
Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 429 Buell
Avenue.
Doug Zdunich spoke regarding Council Memo #432-21.
Nate Washburn spoke regarding Council Memo #434-21: Ordinance Approving a Variation of
Use and a Series of Variations to Allow the Continuation of a Two-unit in an R-2
(Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 142 Akin Avenue and Council Memo
#433-21 Ordinances Approving a Variation of Use and Special Use to Allow a Self-storage
Facility that Includes Indoor Climate-controlled and Outdoor Mini-storage Units in a B-1
(Neighborhood Business) District, Located at 1701 Drauden Road.
Kamar Tiller, property owner, spoke regarding Council Memo 432-21.
APPOINTMENTS:
Joliet Committee and Commissions- Art Commission
Attachments: ART COMMISSION 09212021
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Terry Morris, to appoint Pastor Lonnie Posley, Sr. to the Art
Commission.
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
MAYOR PRO TEM:
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A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye
Gavin, to appoint Councilman Hug as Mayor Pro Tem for the period October 1, 2021 through
December 31, 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
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Economic Development
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday,
September 14, 2021 Economic Development Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4067?view_id=6&redirect=true
Finance
Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting.
A brief discussion was held regarding the water presentation given at the Finance Committee .
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4080?view_id=6&redirect=true
Land Use & Legislative
Councilman Morris and Chris Regis, Inspector General, gave an overview and explanation of
the items discussed at the Wednesday, September 8, 2021 Land Use and Legislative
Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4060?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday,
September 20, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4077?view_id=6&redirect=true
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CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Combined Council Meeting - September 7, 2021
Attachments: Combined Council Meeting - September 7, 2021.pdf
Invoices Paid
Attachments: 2021-08 Invoices Paid
Position Vacancies 417-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Receipt of the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 418-21
(CAFR)
Attachments: CAFR 2020
Approver Report
Request to Approve Changes to the Bureau of Justice 419-21
Assistance FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental
Funding Program
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the Police Department 420-21
Traffic Unit
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the Police Department 421-21
Investigations Unit
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Public Utilities Scada (Supervisory 422-21
Control and Data Acquisition) System Maintenance Service -
2021 to Wunderlich Malec in the amount of $40,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the Chicago Street Roadway 423-21
Improvement - MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV to PT Ferro
Construction in the amount of ($211,105.85) and Payment
No. 15 and Final in the amount of $173,853.35
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Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 4 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer 424-21
Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the
amount of $28,508.55
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 to the 2021 Drinking Water Lead and 425-21
Copper Testing Contract to Suburban Laboratory, Inc. in the
amount of $20,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 to Managed Print Services PO 426-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 427-21
and Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement
to RJN Group in the amount of $49,025.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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:
Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 429-21
1415 Plainfield Road- Joliet Petroleum.
Attachments: JOLIET PETROLEUM RESOLUTION
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #429-21: Denial of the Issuance
of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1415 Plainfield Road - Joliet Petroleum.
The motion failed by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris and
Councilwoman Jan Quillman
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilwoman
Bettye Gavin, to approve the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1415
Plainfield Road - Joliet Petroleum (Council Memo #429-21).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris and
Councilwoman Jan Quillman
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 411 S. Larkin 430-21
Avenue- Posh Banquets.
Attachments: posh banquets
A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #430-21: Issuance
of a Class “B” Liquor License at 411 S. Larkin Avenue - Posh Banquets.
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:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the 432-21
Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit above a Garage (a
Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
District, Located at 429 Buell Avenue (ZBA 2021-43)
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Attachments: VOU Ordinance_429 Buell_426 Division Street
081921 Minutes
ZBA 2021-43 (429 Buell Avenue) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to table COUNCIL MEMO #432-21: Ordinance
Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit
above a Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District,
Located at 429 Buell Avenue (ZBA 2021-43).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Nay: Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a 433-21
Self-storage Facility that Includes Indoor Climate-controlled
and Outdoor Mini-storage Units in a B-1 (Neighborhood
Business) District, Located at 1701 Drauden Road (ZBA
2021-44)
An 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-1 (Neighborhood
Business) District, Located at 1701 Drauden Road (ZBA
2021-45)
Attachments: VOU Ordinance_Drauden and Theodore_Self-storage
Special Use Permit Ordinance_Theodore and
Drauden_Self-storage
081921 Minutes
ZBA 2021-44 & 45 (Draude Road and Theodore) Staff
Report packet
Approver Report
A brief discussion was held regarding the request to table this item by Mr.
Washburn. Additional discussion was held regarding the appropriateness of this
type of business at this specific location.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #433-21: Ordinance
Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Self-storage Facility that Includes Indoor
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Climate-controlled and Outdoor Mini-storage Units in a B-1 (Neighborhood
Business) District, Located at 1701 Drauden Road (ZBA 2021-44)
An 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-1
(Neighborhood Business) District, Located at 1701 Drauden Road (ZBA
2021-45).
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Pat Mudron
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use and a Series of 434-21
Variations to Allow the Continuation of a Two-unit in an R-2
(Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 142
Akin Avenue (ZBA 2021-46)
Attachments: VOU Ordinance_142 Akin Avenue
ZBA 2021-46 (142 Akin Avenue) Staff Report Packet
081921 Minutes
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Joseph Clement, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #434-21: Ordinance
Approving a Variation of Use and a Series of Variations to Allow the
Continuation of a Two-unit in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District,
Located at 142 Akin Avenue (ZBA 2021-46).
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement and Councilwoman Jan Quillman
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #434-21: Ordinance
Approving a Variation of Use and a Series of Variations to Allow the
Continuation of a Two-unit in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District,
Located at 142 Akin Avenue (ZBA 2021-46). (ORDINANCE NO. 18253)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Joe Clement and Councilwoman Jan Quillman
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of 435-21
Joliet and Award a Contract for Plan Review Software and
Hardware Project
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2021 - Plan Review Software
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #435-21: Ordinance
Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and Award a Contract
for Plan Review Software and Hardware Project. (ORDINANCE NO. 18254)
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
Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1, 436-21
Definitions, Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of
Ordinances
(Adding a BYOB provision and amending the definition of
Sale)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #436-21: Ordinance
Amending Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1, Definitions, Ordinances of the City of
Joliet Code of Ordinances (Adding a BYOB provision and amending the
definition of Sale) (ORDINANCE NO. 18255)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article IX, Division 7, 437-21
Section 2-313.12 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
(Adding the authorization to create subcommittees and
membership thereof)
Attachments: Ordinance 17972
Ordinance - Art Commission Amendment
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to table COUNCIL MEMO #437-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2,
Article IX, Division 7, Section 2-313.12 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
(Adding the authorization to create subcommittees and membership thereof)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Quillman
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending the Numbering of the City of Joliet 438-21
Code of Ordinances (Renumbering Chapter 6 ½ to 7)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #438-21: Ordinance Amending the
Numbering of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Renumbering Chapter 6 ½
to 7). (ORDINANCE NO. 18256)
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
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article VI, Tobacco 439-21
Regulations, Section 4-81, Ordinance of the City of Joliet
Code of Ordinanes
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #439-21: Ordinance
Amending Chapter 4, Article VI, Tobacco Regulations, Section 4-81, Ordinance
of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18257)
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
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article V, Division 1, 440-21
Section 21-64, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of
Ordinances
(Removing language restricting type of clothing which may
be worn)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #440-21: Ordinance
Amending Chapter 21, Article V, Division 1, Section 21-64, Ordinance of the City
of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Removing language restricting type of clothing
which may be worn) (ORDINANCE NO. 18258)
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
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article XIII, Division 2, 441-21
Section 2-447, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of
Ordinances
(Amending the procedure for submittal of prequalification
documentation)
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Attachments: prequalification amendments
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #441-21: Ordinance Amending
Chapter 2, Article XIII, Division 2, Section 2-447, Ordinance of the City of Joliet
Code of Ordinances (Amending the procedure for submittal of prequalification
documentation) (ORDINANCE NO. 18259)
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
Ordinance and Resolution Associated with Cherry Hill 442-21
Business Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Cherry Hill
Business Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision. (P-5-21)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business
Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision, Phase 1. (FP-4-21)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Cherry Hill
Business Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision, Phase 1. (RP-7-21)
Resolution Approving an Off-Site Easement for Storm
Detention for the Cherry Hill Business Park West, Unit 6
Subdivision.
Attachments: Cherry Hill Unit 6 Preliminary Plat Ordinance
Cherry Hill Unit 6, Phase 1 Final Plat Ordinance
Cherry Hill Unit 6, Phase 1 Recording Plat Ordinance
Res_Stormwater Detention Easement_ Cherry Hill Business
Park West Unit 6, Phase 1
REVIEW3943.21PRESUB-01 08092021
3943.21FINALPRESUB-01 08092021
REVIEW3943.21SUB-01 08092021
REVIEW3943.21EASE-01 09092021
P-5-21 & FP-4-21 - Cherry Hill Business Park Subdivsion -
Combine Plan Commission Staff Report
August 2021 PC Minutes
Approver Report
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #442-21: Ordinance
and Resolution Associated with Cherry Hill Business Park West, Unit 6
Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park West,
Unit 6 Subdivision. (P-5-21)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18260)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park West, Unit 6
Subdivision, Phase 1. (FP-4-21)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18261)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park West, Unit
6 Subdivision, Phase 1. (RP-7-21)
(ORDINANCE NO. 18262)
Resolution Approving an Off-Site Easement for Storm Detention for the Cherry
Hill Business Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision.
(RESOLUTION NO. 7691)
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
Ordinance and Resolution Associated with 3501 Channahon 443-21
Road
Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation
Agreement Concerning Property at 3501 Channahon Road to
Allow Truck Parking. (A-7-21)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 4.27 Acres
located at 3501 Channahon Road from B-3 (General
Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning. (Z-3-21)
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Attachments: Resolution
Z-3-21 - Zoning Reclassification - 3501 Channahon Road -
Ordinance
Annexation Agree - 3501 Channahon Road
A-7-21 & Z-3-21 - 3501 Channahon Road Combine PC
Report
August 2021 PC Minutes
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #443-21: Ordinance and Resolution
Associated with 3501 Channahon Road
Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation Agreement
Concerning Property at 3501 Channahon Road to Allow Truck Parking. (A-7-21)
(RESOLUTION NO. 7692)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 4.27 Acres located at 3501
Channahon Road from B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning.
(Z-3-21).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18263)
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
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name for 445-21
Reverend Michael A. Valente on Van Buren Street Between
Mayor Art Schultz Drive and Scott Street
Attachments: Resolution
Minutes Land Use Committee Honorary Street Name
Change.pdf
Staflf Report Land Use Committee Honorary Street Name
Change.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #445-21: Resolution
Approving an Honorary Street Name for Reverend Michael A. Valente on Van
Buren Street Between Mayor Art Schultz Drive and Scott Street. (RESOLUTION
NO. 7693)
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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
Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block 446-21
Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Forest Park
Community Center
Attachments: Resolution
Subrecipient Agreement - Forest Park CC
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #446-21: Resolution
Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Subrecipient
Agreement with Forest Park Community Center. (RESOLUTION NO. 7694)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, 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 and Councilwoman Bettye Gavin
Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block 447-21
Grant (CDBG-CV) Subrecipient Agreement with Northern
Illinois Food Bank
Attachments: Resolution
Subrecipient Agreement - NIFB
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by
Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #447-21: Resolution
Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG-CV) Subrecipient
Agreement with Northern Illinois Food Bank. (RESOLUTION NO. 7695)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 Adopting a Sub-Grantee Policy for the Bureau of 448-21
Justice Assistance Grant
Attachments: SubrecipientMonitoringPolicy
Resolution
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #448-21: Resolution
Adopting a Sub-Grantee Policy for the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant.
(RESOLUTION NO. 7696)
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 briefly discussed CDBG funds and the implementation of a teaching
program for non-profits and a partnership with the College of St. Francis for this program.
A brief discussion was held regarding tuition being charged and a possible timeline for the
implementation of the program.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
Councilman Clement briefly discussed American Rescue Plan funding and establish a list of
deserving organizations.
Councilman Hug briefly discussed the review of the American Rescue Plan funding
allocations must start with the city's needs.
Jim Ghedotte briefly discussed revenue replacement.
Councilman Morris and Councilwoman Quillman clarified the correlation between single-family
rental discussion and tabling of Council Memo #432-21.
Councilwoman Quillman and Jim Torri, Planning Director, discussed the status of
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improvements that was a condition for the approval of Council Memo #307-21: Ordinances
Associated with 1101 N. Broadway. Street due to complaints from the neighbors.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Douglas Kasper spoke on behalf of a campaign "The Nonviolence Cities Project" focusing on
the City of Joliet.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement briefly discussed activity at the location for Tony's Finer Foods located
on Jefferson Street.
Councilman Hug briefly spoke about the Constitution.
Councilman Mudron highlighted a ribbon cutting at the Will County Health Department and
the ceremony to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9-11 at the Will County Courthouse.
Councilwoman Quillman discussed the enforcement of the City's noise Ordinance. She
requested the City Manager to check on progress at the Senor Tequila on Jefferson Street .
She also paid tribute to the late Officer Joe Hernandez, III with a moment of silence .
Councilman Morris briefly discussed work being performed at the old Senor Tequila location
on Jefferson Street.
Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the 20th year anniversary 9-11 ceremony at the courthouse, New
Orleans North, Latino Music and Food Fest, annual Mexican Independence Day Parade, and
the closing of Chicken and Spice restaurant.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, to adjourn.
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
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
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
Tuesday, September 21, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of
vaccination status.
In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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 topubliccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 S. Joliet Street
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
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Comprehensive Annual Financial Report - Katie Napier - Wermer,
Rogers, Duran, and Ruzon, LLC
Attachments: CAFR 2020
MAYOR:
Proclamation Declaring September 17th through 23rd, 2021 as
Constitution Week.
Attachments: Constitution Week
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPOINTMENTS:
Joliet Committee and Commissions- Art Commission
Attachments: ART COMMISSION 09212021
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Economic Development
Finance
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Combined Council Meeting - September 7, 2021
Attachments: Combined Council Meeting - September 7, 2021.pdf
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Invoices Paid
Attachments: 2021-08 Invoices Paid
Position Vacancies 417-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Receipt of the 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 418-21
(CAFR)
Attachments: CAFR 2020
Approver Report
Request to Approve Changes to the Bureau of Justice Assistance 419-21
FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the Police Department 420-21
Traffic Unit
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase of one (1) Ford Explorer for the Police Department 421-21
Investigations Unit
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Public Utilities Scada (Supervisory 422-21
Control and Data Acquisition) System Maintenance Service - 2021
to Wunderlich Malec in the amount of $40,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvement 423-21
- MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV to PT Ferro Construction in the
amount of ($211,105.85) and Payment No. 15 and Final in the
amount of $173,853.35
Attachments: Approver Report
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Change Order No. 4 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 424-21
Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of
$28,508.55
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 to the 2021 Drinking Water Lead and Copper 425-21
Testing Contract to Suburban Laboratory, Inc. in the amount of
$20,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 to Managed Print Services PO 426-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and 427-21
Rehabilitation Program Professional Service Agreement to RJN
Group in the amount of $49,025.00
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Denial of the Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1415 429-21
Plainfield Road- Joliet Petroleum.
Attachments: JOLIET PETROLEUM RESOLUTION
Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 411 S. Larkin Avenue- 430-21
Posh Banquets.
Attachments: posh banquets
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
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Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation 432-21
of an Existing Rental Unit above a Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2
(Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 429 Buell
Avenue (ZBA 2021-43)
Attachments: VOU Ordinance_429 Buell_426 Division Street
081921 Minutes
ZBA 2021-43 (429 Buell Avenue) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Self-storage 433-21
Facility that Includes Indoor Climate-controlled and Outdoor
Mini-storage Units in a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) District,
Located at 1701 Drauden Road (ZBA 2021-44)
An 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-1 (Neighborhood Business)
District, Located at 1701 Drauden Road (ZBA 2021-45)
Attachments: VOU Ordinance_Drauden and Theodore_Self-storage
Special Use Permit Ordinance_Theodore and
Drauden_Self-storage
081921 Minutes
ZBA 2021-44 & 45 (Draude Road and Theodore) Staff Report
packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use and a Series of Variations 434-21
to Allow the Continuation of a Two-unit in an R-2 (Single-Family
Residential) Zoning District, Located at 142 Akin Avenue (ZBA
2021-46)
Attachments: VOU Ordinance_142 Akin Avenue
ZBA 2021-46 (142 Akin Avenue) Staff Report Packet
081921 Minutes
Approver Report
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Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet 435-21
and Award a Contract for Plan Review Software and Hardware
Project
Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2021 - Plan Review Software
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4-1, Definitions, 436-21
Ordinances of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
(Adding a BYOB provision and amending the definition of Sale)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article IX, Division 7, Section 437-21
2-313.12 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
(Adding the authorization to create subcommittees and
membership thereof)
Attachments: Ordinance 17972
Ordinance - Art Commission Amendment
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending the Numbering of the City of Joliet Code of 438-21
Ordinances (Renumbering Chapter 6 ½ to 7)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article VI, Tobacco Regulations, 439-21
Section 4-81, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinanes
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article V, Division 1, Section 440-21
21-64, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
(Removing language restricting type of clothing which may be
worn)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article XIII, Division 2, Section 441-21
2-447, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
(Amending the procedure for submittal of prequalification
documentation)
Attachments: prequalification amendments
Approver Report
Ordinance and Resolution Associated with Cherry Hill Business 442-21
Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision
Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Cherry Hill Business
Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision. (P-5-21)
Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cherry Hill Business Park
West, Unit 6 Subdivision, Phase 1. (FP-4-21)
Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Cherry Hill Business
Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision, Phase 1. (RP-7-21)
Resolution Approving an Off-Site Easement for Storm Detention for
the Cherry Hill Business Park West, Unit 6 Subdivision.
Attachments: Cherry Hill Unit 6 Preliminary Plat Ordinance
Cherry Hill Unit 6, Phase 1 Final Plat Ordinance
Cherry Hill Unit 6, Phase 1 Recording Plat Ordinance
Res_Stormwater Detention Easement_ Cherry Hill Business
Park West Unit 6, Phase 1
REVIEW3943.21PRESUB-01 08092021
3943.21FINALPRESUB-01 08092021
REVIEW3943.21SUB-01 08092021
REVIEW3943.21EASE-01 09092021
P-5-21 & FP-4-21 - Cherry Hill Business Park Subdivsion -
Combine Plan Commission Staff Report
August 2021 PC Minutes
Approver Report
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Ordinance and Resolution Associated with 3501 Channahon Road 443-21
Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation
Agreement Concerning Property at 3501 Channahon Road to
Allow Truck Parking. (A-7-21)
Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 4.27 Acres located at
3501 Channahon Road from B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning. (Z-3-21)
Attachments: Resolution
Z-3-21 - Zoning Reclassification - 3501 Channahon Road -
Ordinance
Annexation Agree - 3501 Channahon Road
A-7-21 & Z-3-21 - 3501 Channahon Road Combine PC Report
August 2021 PC Minutes
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name for Reverend 445-21
Michael A. Valente on Van Buren Street Between Mayor Art
Schultz Drive and Scott Street
Attachments: Resolution
Minutes Land Use Committee Honorary Street Name
Change.pdf
Staflf Report Land Use Committee Honorary Street Name
Change.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant 446-21
(CDBG) Subrecipient Agreement with Forest Park Community
Center
Attachments: Resolution
Subrecipient Agreement - Forest Park CC
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing a Community Development Block Grant 447-21
(CDBG-CV) Subrecipient Agreement with Northern Illinois Food
Bank
Attachments: Resolution
Subrecipient Agreement - NIFB
Approver Report
Resolution Adopting a Sub-Grantee Policy for the Bureau of 448-21
Justice Assistance Grant
Attachments: SubrecipientMonitoringPolicy
Resolution
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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.
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