City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, November 16, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (10/1/2021 - 12/31/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO 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 November 16, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 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 to publiccomment@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: CMAP Award Presentation to Allison Swisher Erin Aleman, Executive Director with Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) presented the first agencies Regional Visionary Award to Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities. Allison Swisher accepted the award and thanked the Mayor and Council for their support. MAYOR: 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: 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: Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Kathy Spieler spoke regarding Council Memo #539-21: Revised Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Section 47-15I (Regarding Adult Use Cannabis) of the Joliet Zoning Ordinance to Reduce the Residential Setback Requirement for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization from 250' to 100'. (ZO-1-21). Bernadine Spieler concurred with Kathy Spieler's comments. Mary Beth Gannon spoke regarding Council Memo #539-21. Chuck Mascalino spoke in opposition of Council Memo #538-21: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Redwood Joliet Subdivision (PUD-2-21). Christina Driscoll spoke in opposition of Council Memo #538-21. Perry Jones spoke in opposition of Council Memo #538-21. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, November 16, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4126?view_id=6&redirect=true Land Use & Legislative Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 8, 2021 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4119?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 15, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4122?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - November 1, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - November 2, 2021.pdf Position Vacancies 516-21 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Body Worn Camera Program 517-21 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Emergency Repairs to the 11D No. 2 518-21 Booster Pump to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $49,995.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for HVAC Maintenance 2022-2026 to 519-21 Anchor Mechanical, Inc. in the amount of $648,832.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Elevator Maintenance 2022-2026 to 520-21 American Hoist & Manlift, Inc. in the amount of $108,426.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of 88 SCBA Air Packs, 176 SCBA Air Bottles, and 521-21 114 SCBA Masks from Municipal Emergency Services Attachments: JOLIET FD SCOTT X3 PRO AIR PACK QUOTE 10-2021 Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for 522-21 Unarmed Security Services for the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center to Allied Universal Security Systems in the amount of $198,673.31 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 523-21 for the Alternative Water Source Program Financial Planning / Rate Services Project to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of $11,750.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 524-21 Program Professional Service Agreement to RJN Group in the amount of $115,000.00 Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 to the Andres Medical Contract for CMS 525-21 Medicare Ground Data Collection Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 3 for the Charity Avenue / Nowell Avenue / 526-21 Retta Court Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 18-00511-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of ($8,610.05) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount of $15,070.37 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb 527-21 Replacement Project to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $12,514.76 and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $35,873.68 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for Time Extension on the Lead Water 528-21 Service Line Replacement Phase I to Stip Bros Excavating Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, 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: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard 530-21 Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2809 Wilshire Boulevard Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2809 Wilshire Boulevard to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning Attachments: AnnexOrd - A-10-21 - 2809 Wilshire Boulevard Plat of Annexation Annx Zoning Class Ord - 2809 Wilshire Boulevard AnnxAgreeResolution - 2809 Wilshire Boulevard 2809 Wilshire Blvd_Annexation Agreement Plan_Commission_21-10-21_Meeting_Minutes A-10-21_2809 Wilshire Blvd Staff Report Packet Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #530-21: Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2809 Wilshire Boulevard (RESOLUTION NO. 7713) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.36 Acres at 2809 Wilshire Boulevard (ORDINANCE NO. 18278) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2809 Wilshire Boulevard to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning (ORDINANCE NO. 18279) 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow 532-21 Construction of an Automobile and Truck Fueling Center, located at NWC of Route 53 & Laraway Road (PETITION 2021-59) Attachments: 2021-59 - Ordinance - NWC Route 53 and Laraway Road October ZBA Minutes Petition 2021-59 - NWC Route 53 & Laraway Road - ZBA Combined Staff Report Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #532-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Construction of an Automobile and Truck Fueling Center, located at NWC of Route 53 & Laraway Road (PETITION 2021-59). The motion carried denying Council Memo #532-21 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 Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the 533-21 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) Attachments: VOU Ordinance_429 Buell_426 Division Street 081921 Minutes ZBA 2021-43 (429 Buell Avenue) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding when this item will be presented before Council again. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to table COUNCIL MEMO #533-21: 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: Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 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 Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a Portion of 3rd 534-21 Avenue, East of Boulder Avenue (V-2-21) Attachments: Appraisal - 3rd Avenue (20,000 sf) October Plan Commission Minutes V-2-21 - Vacation 3rd Avenue Portion - Combined Plan Commission Staff Report Plat of Vacation V-2-21 - Ordinance - Vacation of 3rd Avenue Portion Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #534-21: Ordinance Approving the Vacation of a Portion of 3rd Avenue, East of Boulder Avenue (V-2-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18280) 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 Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at 535-21 Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co. Subdivision for the Houbolt Road (Interstate 80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV Attachments: Ordinance Sharp Property Solutions Houbolt temp easement 6800 Parcel 0011 Standard Bank plat temp easement sharp Sharp Property Solutions - Temporary Easement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #535-21: Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at Lot 2 of Chicago Gravel Co. Subdivision for the Houbolt Road (Interstate 80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV. Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 (ORDINANCE NO. 18281) 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 Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park 536-21 Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21) Attachments: P-8-21 - Ordinance - Joliet Logistics FP-6-21 - Ordinanace- Joliet Logistics Phase 2 RP-10-21 - Ordinance - Joliet Logistics Phase 2 October Plan Commission Minutes P-8-21 & FP-6-21 - Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision - Combine Plan Commission Staff Report Joliet Logistics Re-Approval of Preliminary Plat Joliet Logistics Phase 2 Final Plat Joliet Logistics Re-Approval of Preliminary Plat Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to table COUNCIL MEMO #536-21: Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision to the January 4, 2022 Council Meeting. Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 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 Ordinance Approving Revised Preliminary Plat of Mound 537-21 Road Commercial Park Subdivision (P-6-21) Attachments: P-6-21 - Ordinance - Mound Road Commercial Park October Plan Commission Minutes P-6-21 - Revised Preliminary Plat Mound Road Commercial Park P-6-21 - Mound Road Commercial Subdivision - Combined Plan Commission Staff Report Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #537-21: Ordinance Approving Revised Preliminary Plat of Mound Road Commercial Park Subdivision (P-6-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18282) 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 Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit 538-21 Development of Redwood Joliet Subdivision (PUD-2-21) Attachments: PUD-2-21 - Ordinance - Redwood Planned Unit Development PUD-2-21 - Preliminary PUD Redwood Joliet Subdivision - 2021-05-12 PUD-2-21 - Landscape Plans Redwood of Joliet PUD-2-21 - Preliminary PUD Redwood of Joliet Subdivision - Combined PC Report May 2021 Plan Commission Minutes Lakewood Prairie - HOA Support Letter Redwood Joliet - Neighbor Meeting Invite October 2021 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to table COUNCIL MEMO #538-21: Ordinance Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Redwood Joliet Subdivision (PUD-2-21) to the January 4, 2022 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 Revised Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Section 539-21 47-15I (Regarding Adult Use Cannabis) of the Joliet Zoning Ordinance to Reduce the Residential Setback Requirement for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization from 250’ to 100’. (ZO-1-21) Attachments: Ordinance Amending Zoning Ordinance - Cannabis Dispensary Residential Setback Plan_Commission_21-10-21_Meeting_Minutes ZO-1-21_Adult Use Cannabis_Staff Report Packet Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the City's cannabis setbacks for schools. A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #539-21: Revised Ordinance Approving an Amendment to Section 47-15I (Regarding Adult Use Cannabis) of the Joliet Zoning Ordinance to Reduce the Residential Setback Requirement for an Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization from 250’ to 100’. (ZO-1-21). The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, 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 23: Article III: Sec. 23-62 - 540-21 Amount of Fee of the Joliet Code of Ordinances Attachments: Ord. Developer Impact Fee Amendment Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #540-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 23: Article III: Sec. 23-62 - Amount of Fee of the Joliet Code of Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18283) 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 Accepting a 2021 Justice Assistance Grant from 542-21 the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #542-21: Resolution Accepting a 2021 Justice Assistance Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (RESOLUTION NO. 7714) 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: None. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Hug spoke regarding future increase in water rates. A brief discussion was held regarding the use of the cannabis taxes. Councilwoman Quillman and Jim Torri, Director of Community Development briefly discussed the previously approved tire business located at Broadway and Hutchins. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Rose Mary Green spoke regarding the ways the city can improve the environment. Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 Kathy Spieler wished Mayor O'Dekirk a happy birthday and thanked everyone for their vote on Council Memo #539-21. She also expressed her concerns with the reinvestment of cannabis tax funds. Mary Beth Gannon concurred with Kathy Spieler and expressed her concerns with the disbursement of cannabis tax monies. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilwoman Gavin wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilman Guerrero wished the officer well that was wounded earlier today. Councilman Hug expressed his condolences to Joe Nordman and family for the passing of his daughter Josie. Councilman Morris wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilman Mudron congratulated St. Joe's hospital on their new robotic lung machine, which is one of only two machines in the state of Illinois. Councilwoman Quillman wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilwoman Reardon echoed everyone's comments. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a meet and greet for Priscilla Cordero the new Executive Director for City Center Partnership, numerous Veteran's Day celebrations, a ribbon cutting at Hammel Woods for the Black Road bridge over I-55, Joliet Catholic Academy 4th in State women's volleyball team. He also wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving and briefly discussed the incident that took place at the Wendy's on Center Street. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, 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 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 Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 16, 2021 ADJOURNMENT: Page 13 of 13