City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, April 19, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (4/1/2022 - 6/30/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS 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 April 19, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 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: Councilman Hug entered the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Larry E. Hug ALSO PRESENT: City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano MAYOR: Proclamation Proclaiming April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day Attachments: ARBOR DAY 2022 Councilman Hug entered the meeting at 6:35 p.m. Councilman Clement read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk proclaiming April 29, 2022 as Arbor Day. Rita Renwick accepted the Proclamation and briefly discussed the city's efforts to planting trees and highlighted an Arbor Day celebration at Thomas Jefferson School. Councilman Clement issued the City's Challenge Coins to the three poster contest winners. Proclamation Honoring Dr. Judy Mitchell Attachments: Dr. Judy L. Mitchell Councilman Mudron read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk Honoring Dr. Judy Mitchell for her. Dr. Mitchell thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition and highlighted the financial stability of Joliet Junior College, inclusion goals, and numerous educational programs. Page 1 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve the Agenda as written. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Lauren Palacios informed the Council she was available for an questions concerning Council Memo #221-22 Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Palacios Estates Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision (P-1-22) and Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Palacios Estates Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision (RP-1-22). APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, April 19, 2022 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4255?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, April 18, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4258?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - April 4, 2022 Council Meeting - April 5, 2022 Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - April 4, 2022.pdf Council Meeting - April 5, 2022.pdf Invoices Paid Attachments: Invoices Paid 03.22 Professional Engineering Services Agreement for the 206-22 Eastside Wastewater Plant MCC Upgrades to Strand Associates Inc. in the amount of $174,800.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 207-22 for the Commercial Water Service GIS Mapping Project - Contract 1 to Ruettiger, Tonelli & Associates in the Amount of $54,200.00 Attachments: 2021 Commercial Water Service Line Mapping - Contract 1 Amendment 1 - Exhibit.pdf Approver Report Change Order No. 4 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer 208-22 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the Amount of ($13,390.99) Attachments: Approver Report Payment for Emergency Repairs to the Black Road Lift 209-22 Station to Dahme Mechanical Industries, Inc. in the Amount of $40,285.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approve all said Consent Agenda items. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1527 N. Raynor 211-22 Street- Phil’s Corner Spirits & Gaming Attachments: phils corner Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #211-22: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1527 N. Raynor Street- Phil’s Corner Spirits & Gaming. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Transfer of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1008 N. Hickory 212-22 Street- Johnny’s Inc. Attachments: johnnys Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #212-22: Transfer of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1008 N. Hickory Street- Johnny’s Inc.. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk PUBLIC HEARINGS: Annexation of 8.47 Acres East of N.E. Frontage Road, 214-22 Classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-1-22) (Withdrawn by Petitioner) Attachments: Approver Report This item was withdrawn by the petitioner. Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 419 215-22 High Street Attachments: AnnxAgreeResolution - 419 High Street SIGNED-419_High_Street_annexation_agreement Petition and Attachments Revised Plat of Annexation (02.16.22) A-3-22_419 High Street Plan Commission Minutes_03.17.2022 FinalCora_Fuller Model_A-Copy Site Photos_419 High Street Annexation A-3-22 A-3-22a 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 Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #215-22: Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 419 High Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7763) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving and Annexation Agreement of 46.2 216-22 Acres Located at the Northeast Corner of I-80 and I-55 (A-4-22) Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 Attachments: A-4-22 - AnnxAgreeResolution - NEC I-80 and I-55 A-4-22 - Plat of ANNEXATION SHEET 1 A-4-22 - 46.2 Acres at NEC I-80 & I-55 - Combined Plan Commission Staff Report Minutes (11)-Copy 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 Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #216-22: Resolution Approving and Annexation Agreement of 46.2 Acres Located at the Northeast Corner of I-80 and I-55 (A-4-22). (RESOLUTION NO. 7764) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with the Annexation of a 0.14-Acre 218-22 Lot Located at 419 High Street (A-3-2022) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of a 0.14-Acre Lot Located at 419 High Street Ordinance Approving the Classification of 419 High Street to R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 Attachments: AnnexOrd - A-3-22 - 419 High Street Annx Zoning Class Ord - 419 High Street SIGNED-419_High_Street_annexation_agreement Petition and Attachments Revised Plat of Annexation (02.16.22) A-3-22_419 High Street Plan Commission Minutes_03.17.2022 FinalCora_Fuller Model_A-Copy Site Photos_419 High Street Annexation A-3-22 A-3-22a Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #218-22: Ordinances Associated with the Annexation of a 0.14-Acre Lot Located at 419 High Street (A-3-2022) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of a 0.14-Acre Lot Located at 419 High Street (ORDINANCE NO. 18333) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 419 High Street to R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning. (ORDINANCE NO. 18334) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Approving the Annexation of 46.2 Acres Located 219-22 at the Northeast Corner of I-80 and I-55 and Classification to B-2 (Central Business) Zoning (A-4-22) Attachments: AnnexOrd - A-4-22 - NEC I-80 and I-55 Annx Zoning Class Ord - A-4-22 - NEC I-80 and I-55 A-4-22 - Plat of ANNEXATION SHEET 1 A-4-22 - 46.2 Acres at NEC I-80 & I-55 - Combined Plan Commission Staff Report Minutes (11)-Copy Approver Report Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adjourn COUNCIL MEMO #219-22: Ordinances Approving the Annexation of 46.2 Acres Located at the Northeast Corner of I-80 and I-55 (ORDINANCE NO. 18335) and Classification to B-2 (Central Business) Zoning (A-4-22) (ORDINANCE NO. 18336) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park 220-22 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) Resolution Approving the Execution of a Development Agreement with Route 53 Land LLC Attachments: P-8-21 - Ordinance - Joliet Logistics.pdf FP-6-21- Ordinance - Joliet Logistics Phase 2.pdf RP-10-21 - Ordinance - Joliet Logistics Phase 2.pdf October Plan Commission Minutes P-8-21 & FP-6-21 - Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision - Combine Plan Commission Staff Report Joliet Logistics Phase 2 Final Plat Approver Report Approver Report Joliet Logistics Preliminary Plat Joliet Logistics Phase 2 Recording Plat Resolution - Rt 53 Development Agreement (Rte 53 Land) (GRJ Executed) v-1 Approver Report This item is tabled to the May 3, 2022 Council Meeting. Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 A motion was made to table COUNCIL MEMO #220-22: Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision to the May 3, 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) Resolution Approving the Execution of a Development Agreement with Route 53 Land LLC. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Palacios Estates 221-22 Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision (P-1-22) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Palacios Estates Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision (RP-1-22) Attachments: Preliminary Plat Ordinance -Palacios Estates Subdivision Preliminary Plat - 12.16.21 RP-1-22 - Ordinance - Palacios Estates Record Plat - 12.16.21 1577_M_Plan_Commission_22-03-17_Meeting_Minutes P-1-22 - Palacios Estates - Minor Sub_March Meeting_Staff Report Packet Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the accent subdivisions and the lot size of the proposed subdivision. A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #221-22: Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Palacios Estates Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision (P-1-22) (ORDINANCE NO. 18337) and Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Palacios Estates Subdivision, a Minor Subdivision (RP-1-22) (ORDINANCE NO. 18338) Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Quillman Nay: Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Mound Road 222-22 Commercial Park Subdivision, 2nd Addition, Unit 2 (FP-1-22) Attachments: FP-1-22 - Ordinance - Mound Road Commercial Park, Unit 2 FP-1-22 - Final Plat Mound Road Unit 2 FP-1-22 - Final Plat of Mound Road Commercial Park, Unit 2 - Combined PC Staff Report Minutes (11)-Copy Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding a portion of this project for a small parking lot. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #222-22: Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Mound Road Commercial Park Subdivision, 2nd Addition, Unit 2 (FP-1-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18339) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Release of Executive Session 224-22 Minutes Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #224-22: Resolution Authorizing the Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 Release of Executive Session Minutes. (RESOLUTION NO. 7765) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the 225-22 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399, AFL-CIO Attachments: Resolution Collective Bargaining Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #225-22: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399, AFL-CIO. (RESOLUTION NO. 7766) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanked everyone for their work on getting the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399 contract approved. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: James Lanham spoke regarding the increase of catalytic converter theft. He suggested the city draft an ordinance to ask for identification when selling a catalytic converter. He also suggested that the Council issue a Proclamation to honor local resident Sal Fasano, coach for Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 19, 2022 the Atlanta Braves, for his World Series win. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement expressed his condolences to the Shetina family. Councilman Guerrero congratulated those who celebrated this weekend with a rare simultaneously celebration of three major holidays Passover, Easter, and Ramadan this past weekend. Councilman Hug expressed his condolences to the Shetina family. He also congratulated his daughter for her achievements in the nursing program at the University of St. Frances. Councilman Mudron gave visitation information for Joe Shetina at Tezak's Funeral Home. Councilwoman Quillman gave her condolences to the Shetina family. She briefly discussed her relationship Joe Shetina. Councilwoman Reardon highlighted a sixth grader from Aux Sable Middle School, Sergio Escobedo who was honored with the Citizen's Life Saving Award for saving a friend who was chocking. Mayor O'Dekirk gave his condolences to the Shetina family. He highlighted the Joliet Township High School 9th Annual Robotics Team Exhibition, meeting for the I-80/Houbolt Road extension, Congressman Foster presented an endowment to the Will/Grundy County Health Clinic. The Mayor thanked congressman foster for his efforts in keeping Joliet at the forefront with federal funding. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Quillman, to adjourn. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 12 of 12