City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, July 5, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN (7/1/2022 - 9/30/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene/St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 127 South Briggs 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, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Deputy Corporation Counsel Chris Regis. PRESENTATION: Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study - by Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher introduced Dave Naumann with Burns and McDonnell to present the Comprehensive Water and Sewer Rate Study. Mr. Naumann gave a brief presentation on industry trends, current Joliet rates, 2022 rate study goals and issues, and proposed approach for future rates. Ms. Swisher briefly discussed the City of Joliet's new Customer Water Portal. A brief discussion was held regarding renters' ability to use the portal. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan 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, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 1 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: Appointments to the Joliet Committee and Commissions Attachments: APPOINTMENTS FIRE POLICE BOARD A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Janean Jackson replacing Craig Purchase and John Lukancic replacing Herb Lande. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to appoint Marge Franchini replacing Angel Contreras and also appointing Paul Schultz to the Housing Authority of Joliet. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Legislative Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, June 23, 2022 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting. Link: Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4351?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, July 5, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding an update to the Fine Schedule Ordinance. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4357?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council - June 20, 2022 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - June 20, 2022.pdf Award of Contract for the Linne Avenue Emergency Storm 347-22 Sewer Repair to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $29,684.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Walsh Avenue (Taylor Street - 348-22 Douglas Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT Sect. No. 22-00547-00-FP to Austin-Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $577,632.91 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2022 Electrical Maintenance 349-22 Assistance Contract to Van-Mack Electric Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00 Attachments: 2022 EMAC - Van Mack Rates 2022 EMAC Summary Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Storm Sewer GIS 350-22 Mapping Project - Contract 1 to Hamilton Consulting Engineers, Inc. in the amount of $117,200.00 Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Attachments: CONTRACT 1 MAP EXHIBIT - Storm Sewer GIS Mapping Project.pdf Approver Report Payment of the 2022 Membership Dues for the Lower 351-22 DuPage Watershed Group in the amount of $27,570.47 Attachments: Approver Report Recommendation to Terminate Contract with RATIO Design 352-22 for Citywide Comprehensive Plan Attachments: RATIO Design - Letter Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approval 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, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk A brief discussion was held regarding the City's Comprehensive Plan. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: An Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N Wash Car 354-22 Wash at 7801 Caton Farm Road Attachments: DRIVE-THRU EXHIBIT_21-861 7801 Caton Farm Car Wash Drive Thru Permit Application 2022-06-07 C-store and Car Wash Drive-thru Submittal_20-861 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #354-22: An Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N Wash Car Wash at 7801 Caton Farm Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk An Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ 355-22 Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road Attachments: 7801 Caton Farm Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Application DRIVE-THRU EXHIBIT_21-861 2022-06-07 C-store and Car Wash Drive-thru Submittal_20-861 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #355-22: An Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk An Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a TaCanijo 356-22 Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road Attachments: 7801 Caton Farm TaCanijo Drive Thru Permit Application DRIVE-THRU EXHIBIT_21-861 2022-06-07 C-store and Car Wash Drive-thru Submittal_20-861 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #356-22: An Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a TaCanijo Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending the 2022 City of Joliet Annual Budget 358-22 to Comply with Illinois House Bill 3653 Mental Health Screening Mandate in the Amount of $42,900.00 Attachments: Budget Amendment Ordinance - Blue Line Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #358-22: Ordinance Amending the 2022 City of Joliet Annual Budget to Comply with Illinois House Bill 3653 Mental Health Screening Mandate in the Amount of $42,900.00. (ORDINANCE NO. 18373) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with Denler Subdivision: 359-22 Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Preliminary Plat of Denler Subdivision. (P-3-22) Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Final Plat of Denler Subdivision. (FP-3-22) Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Recording Plat of Denler Subdivision (RP-4-22) Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Attachments: Denler Preliminary Plat rev 6-8-2022 Denler Final Plat rev 6-8-2022 Denler Recording Plat rev 6-23-2022 Ordinance - Preliminary Plat Denler Ordinance - Final Plat Denler Ordinance - Recording Plat Denler P-3-22 FP-3-22 Plan Commission Staff Report with photos P-3-22 FP-3-22 RP-4-22 Petition Letter of Petition for Variations Subdivision Regulations Section 1.14 Variations Plan Commission minutes 061622 Approver Report A brief discussion was held clarifying that the City's normal bond requirement does not apply to this project. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #359-22: Ordinances Associated with Denler Subdivision: Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Preliminary Plat of Denler Subdivision. (P-3-22) (ORDINANCE NO. 18374) Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Final Plat of Denler Subdivision. (FP-3-22) (ORDINANCE NO. 18375) Ordinance Approving the Extraterritorial Review of a Recording Plat of Denler Subdivision (RP-4-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18376) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Fine Schedule of the City of 360-22 Joliet Code of Ordinances Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #360-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 1, Fine Schedule of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18377) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article I, Section 19-9 of 361-22 the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #361-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article I, Section 19-9 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18378) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article I, Section 21-5 of 362-22 the Disorderly Conduct Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report Deputy Corporation Counsel Chris Regis briefly explained this Council Memo. A motion was made to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #362-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article I, Section 21-5 of the Disorderly Conduct Ordinance of the Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18379) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding 364-22 Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Area Historical Museum for Operations at the Union Depot Tower (Gateway Center Train Station) Attachments: Resolution U.D. Tower MOU_FINAL Joliet Railroad Museum at Union Depot Tower Presentation Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #364-22: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Area Historical Museum for Operations at the Union Depot Tower (Gateway Center Train Station). (RESOLUTION NO. 7781) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 365-22 Walsh Avenue (Taylor Street - Douglas Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT Sect. No. 22-00547-00-FP in the amount of $251,091.66 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #365-22: Resolution Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Walsh Avenue (Taylor Street - Douglas Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2022 - MFT Sect. No. 22-00547-00-FP in the amount of $251,091.66. (RESOLUTION NO. 7782) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving the Execution of a 366-22 Telecommunications Rights of Way Access Agreement and Attachment Agreement between the City of Joliet and Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC Attachments: Resolution Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #366-22: Resolution Approving the Execution of a Telecommunications Rights of Way Access Agreement and Attachment Agreement between the City of Joliet and Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7783) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an 367-22 Agreement for the Sale of Real Property at 1320 Ada Street Attachments: Resolution Contract Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #367-22: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Sale of Real Property at 1320 Ada Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7784) Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager addressed solicitation of motor transport by staff. He also briefly discussed the water rate increase. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): In response to Councilman Clement's request, the City Manager stated staff would investigate the pond in Glenwood Manor. Councilwoman Gavin responded to the City Manager regarding the motor transport solicitation. She also addressed a need for Hickory Creek to be cleaned-up from low hanging limbs on the trees. In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's question regarding panhandling, the Police Chief discussed the results of the panhandling enforcement efforts. PUBLIC COMMENTS: John Sheridan, President of the Cunningham Neighborhood Council, spoke regarding the sex offenders on Cora Street. A Joliet resident spoke regarding excessive fireworks. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Gavin highlighted the upcoming Blues Brothers Prison Break-In at the Old Joliet Prison. Councilman Guerrero expressed his condolences to the families of the shooting victims in Highland Park. Councilman Hug concurred with Councilman Guerrero concerning the Highland Park tragedy and he also highlighted the 4th of July. Councilwoman Quillman thanked everyone for their kindness during her family emergency. Councilwoman Reardon concurred with Councilwoman Gavin highlighting that Jim Belushi Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 5, 2022 and Dan Aykroyd will be back at the Old Joliet Prison. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the grand re-opening of Wild Birds Unlimited, ribbon cutting for Tony's Finer Foods, the firework show at Bicentennial Park, and the firework show at Joliet Junior College. He also expressed his condolences to Councilwoman Quillman on the passing of her brother. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 12 of 12