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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 18, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS (1/1/2022 - 3/31/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 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: Brother Ed Arambasich, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely. 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 MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, 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: Rod Tonelli with Ruettiger, Tonelli and Associates requested Council Memo #61-22: Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Women's Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue be tabled. Joe Mazzone spoke on behalf of DG Enterprises LLC regarding Council Memo #55-22: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Three-unit, an R-4 (Multi-family Residential) Use, in an R-2 (Single-family Residential) Zoning District. Robert Hernandez spoke in opposition of Council Memo #61-22. Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: CTIS Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, January 12, 2022 CTIS Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4181?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4167?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 18, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4166?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - January 3, 2022 Council Meeting - January 4, 2022 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - January 3, 2022.pdf Council Meeting - January 4, 2022.pdf Invoices Paid Attachments: 2021-12 Invoices Paid Approver Report Regular Payroll for October 22 - November 4, 2021 - 27-22 $3,434,095.04 Attachments: PD 11.12.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for November 5 - November 18, 2021 - 28-22 $3,546,603.59 Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 Attachments: PD 11.26.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for November 19 - December 2, 2021 - 29-22 $3,617,070.87 Attachments: PD 12.10.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for December 3 - December 16, 2021 - 30-22 $3,513,208.88 Attachments: PD 12.24.21 12-21 OT Approver Report Special Payroll for December 17, 2021 - $1,408,427.81 31-22 Attachments: PD 12.17.21 Approver Report Award of Contract for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue 32-22 Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $358,916.83 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Fairview Water Main 33-22 Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction in the amount of $2,260,286.50 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Ridgewood Phase 3 Water Main 34-22 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $1,292,292.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the West Acres Water Main 35-22 Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $2,563,156.08 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the EJ Walsh Subdivision Water Main 36-22 Improvements Project to Construction by Camco, Inc. in the amount of $1,802,861.06 Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Buell / Western / Reed Water Main 37-22 Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,060,194.61 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to CDWG for Nutanix Server Upgrade 38-22 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Upfit the Drug Van Approved on May 39-22 18, 2021 to Herr Display Vans in the Amount of $35,360.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contracts for Information Technology Professional 40-22 Services Attachments: Approver Report Purchase Chassis for the two (2) Proposed Ambulances 41-22 from Tirapelli Ford in the amount of $88,864.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Two (2) Transit Vans for Prisoner Transport 42-22 from Tirapelli Ford in an Amount not to exceed $66,646.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the 2022 43-22 City-Wide Roadway Resurfacing Program to Robinson Engineering Ltd. In the amount of $195,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for Granicus Services 44-22 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair 45-22 Project - Various Locations to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of ($15,958.92) and Payment No. 3 and Final in the amount of $2,376.44 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Utilities Electrical 46-22 Maintenance Service Agreement to Elliott Electric, Inc. in the Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 amount of $12,245.02 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Manganese Sulfate Solution 47-22 Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of $27,497.22 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Aluminum Sulfate Solution 48-22 Purchase to Usalco, LLC in the amount of $125,891.72 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sodium Permanganate 49-22 Solution Purchase to Carus Chemical Corp. in the amount of $42,760.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Well 5D Emergency Repairs 50-22 Project to Layne Christensen Company in the amount of $13,690.50 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning 51-22 and Investigations Program to National Power Rodding in the amount of ($8,980.40) and Final Payment in the amount of $11,528.64 Attachments: Approver Report Payment for Emergency Repairs to the No. 1 Digester at the 52-22 Eastside Wastewater Plant to Joseph J. Henderson & Son, Inc. in the amount of $52,967.25 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: Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 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: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet 54-22 Special Service Area No.s 1 - 3 Attachments: WALSH 2022 SSA 1 Ordinance WALSH- SSA List WALSH 2022 SSA 1 Plat HELEN 2022 SSA 2 Ordinance HELEN - SSA List HELEN 2022 SSA 2 Plat DORA 2022 SSA 3 Ordinance DORA SSA 3 - List DORA SSA 3 - Plat Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #54-22: Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No.s 1 - 3. a. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Walsh Avenue (Douglas St - Taylor St) (ORDINANCE NO. 18303) b. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Helen Avenue (Charity Ave - Mills Rd) (ORDINANCE NO. 18304) c. Ordinance Proposing the Establishment of the 2022 Joliet Special Service Area No. 3 - Dora Avenue (Woodruff Rd - Garvin St) (ORDINANCE NO. 18305) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 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 55-22 Continuation of a Three-unit, an R-4 (Multi-family Residential) Use, in an R-2 (Single-family Residential) Zoning District (ZBA 2021-57) Attachments: VOU Ordinance_27 N. Hickory Street 102121 Minutes Property History Timeline- 27 N. Hickory Street ZBA 2021-57 (27 N. Hickory Avenue) Staff Report Packet Ordinance 14502_Reclassification for 27 N. Hickory Ordinance 14036_PN Declaration for 27 N. Hickory Variation of Use - Staff Review Process - Final Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman spoke concerning rental properties and the property zoning. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #55-22: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of a Three-unit, an R-4 (Multi-family Residential) Use, in an R-2 (Single-family Residential) Zoning District (ZBA 2021-57). (ORDINANCE NO. 18306) 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 Cadence Crossings Subdivision 56-22 Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Joliet Street (V-5-2021) Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Marcella Avenue (V-6-2021) Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Rachel Avenue (V-7-2021) Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Cadence Crossings Subdivision (P-9-2021) Attachments: Preliminary Plat Ordinance -Cadence Crossings Subdivision 211209-Cadence All In Campus-Preliminary Plat-Revised Vacation Ordinance_Joliet Street 211468_Joliet Vacation-Layout1_V-5-21 Vacation Ordinance_Marcella Avenue 211468_Marcella Vacation-Layout1_V-6-21 Vacation Ordinance_Rachel Avenue 211468_Rachel Vacation-Layout1_V-7-21 1511_M_Plan_Commission_21-12-16_Meeting_Minutes V-5- V-6 V-7 P-9-21_Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #56-22: Ordinances Associated with Cadence Crossings Subdivision Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Joliet Street (V-5-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18307) Ordinance Approving a Vacation of a Portion of Marcella Avenue (V-6-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18308) Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Rachel Avenue (V-7-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18309) Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Cadence Crossings Subdivision (P-9-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18310) 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 Re-Approving a Revised Preliminary Planned Unit 57-22 Development of Ashford Place and Whisper Glen Subdivisions (PUD-3-2021) Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 Attachments: Revised Preliminary PUD Ordinance_AP & WG Preliminary Plat - 12.07.21 1511_M_Plan_Commission_21-12-16_Meeting_Minutes PUD-3-21 Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #57-22: Ordinance Re-Approving a Revised Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Ashford Place and Whisper Glen Subdivisions (PUD-3-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18311) 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 Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development 58-22 of Whisper Glen Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-4-2021) Attachments: Final PUD Ordinance_Whisper Glen Unit Two FINAL - Whisper PUD U2 - 12.07.21 1511_M_Plan_Commission_21-12-16_Meeting_Minutes PUD-4-21 Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #58-22: Ordinance Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Whisper Glen Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-4-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18312) 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 Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development 59-22 of Ashford Place Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-5-2021) Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 Attachments: Final PUD Ashford Place Unit Two Ordinance FINAL - Ashford PUD U2 - 12.07.21 1511_M_Plan_Commission_21-12-16_Meeting_Minutes PUD-5-21 Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #59-22: Ordinance Re-Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Ashford Place Unit Two Subdivision (PUD-5-2021). (ORDINANCE NO. 18313) 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 Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a 61-22 Women’s Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue (PETITION 2021-48) Attachments: PETITION 2021-48 - 1301 Copperfield Avenue - Combine ZBA Staff Report Minutes (30) 2021-48 - 1301 Copperfiedl Avenue - Resolution Approver Report The City Manager briefly explained this Council Memo. A brief discussion was held regarding the Volunteer's of America organization. Mr. Tonnelli requested the opportunity to meet to address the concerns. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to table COUNCIL MEMO #61-22: Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Women’s Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue (PETITION 2021-48). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 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 to Accept and Implement a Bureau of Justice 62-22 Assistance FY 2021 Connect and Protect Grant Attachments: Resolution-FY 2021 Connect and Protect Grant Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #62-22: Resolution to Accept and Implement a Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 2021 Connect and Protect Grant. (RESOLUTION NO. 7730) 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 Appropriating MFT Funds for the Charity Avenue 63-22 / Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP in the amount of $354,566.83 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #63-22: Resolution Appropriating MFT Funds for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP in the amount of $354,566.83. (RESOLUTION NO. 7731) 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 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 Resolution Approving a Cost Sharing Service Agreement 64-22 with PACE and CenterPoint for Bus Service on PACE Route 511 Attachments: Resolution Agreement Route 511 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #64-22: Resolution Approving a Cost Sharing Service Agreement with PACE and CenterPoint for Bus Service on PACE Route 511. (RESOLUTION NO. 7732) 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): None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Robert Hernandez commented he will be covering city council politics. Nancy Hughes Moyer, President and CEO of VOA, Illinois, spoke regarding the work being done at Hope Manor and that 100% of residents at Hope Manor are veterans. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Gavin congratulated the National Hookup of Black Women - Joliet Chapter on receiving the Allan Award for community service. Councilman Guerrero highlighted an event thanking nurses and allowing them to sharing experiences working the COVID units. Councilwoman Quillman warned residents of a scam targeting ComEd customers. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 18, 2022 A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar 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 ADJOURNMENT: Page 13 of 13