City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 4, 2022
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, October 4, 2022
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 4, 2022
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Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Councilman Hug gave the invocation.
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:
Councilman Guerrero requested Council Memo #507-22: Resolution Supporting Continued
Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act be removed from the Agenda.
A brief discussion was held on the removal request of Council Memo #507-22 from the
Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris,
to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo # 507-22:
Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T
Act from the Agenda.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and
Councilman Terry Morris
Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon, 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Terry Morris
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Quinn Adamowski spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8,
Article I, Division 15, Section 8-152, Rental Registration Certificate Required Ordinance of the
City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Rental Inspection Ordinance to Include Single
Family Rentals).
Jim Lanham spoke in favor of Council Memo #507-22: Resolution Supporting Continued
Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act.
Donna Russell spoke regarding Council Memo #507-22.
Amanda Burns spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Diane Harris spoke in favor of Council Memo #507-22.
Nora Gruenberg spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Glenn Martin spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Marc Wallace spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Yulandia Knight spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Tycee Bell spoke regarding Council Memo #507-22.
Tera Jones spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Whitney Crudup spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Gretchen Fritz spoke in favor of Council Memo #507-22.
Jerry Hervey spoke regarding Council Memos #504-22 and #507-22.
Kathy Spieler spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22.
Mary Beth Gannon spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22.
Karl Ferrell spoke in opposition of Council Memo #507-22.
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Mr. Falaq spoke in opposition of Council Memo #507-22.
Larry Ellis spoke regarding Council Memo #503-22: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of
Portions of McKinley Avenue, Edward Street, and Lawton Avenue and Adjacent Alleys
(V-3-22).
Karen Ward spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22.
The City Manager addressed Council Memo #504-22.
APPOINTMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Quillman, to reappoint Tony Arellano, Steven Voight, Billi Jo Adams, Sherry Voight, Pam
Heavens, Kim Hudgens, and Gary Jones to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Larry Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Janice Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
APPOINTMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Quillman, to appoint Kevin Huckfeldt to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities.
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:
Land Use & Legislative
Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Friday,
September 23, 2022 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4529?
view_id=6&redirect=true&h=1e523d21bda6af2cf78f87204ec628cf
Public Safety
Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the
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Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Fire Chief Carey discussed a
possible grant for community outreach as part of the Fire Department's Community Risk
Reduction Program. He also discussed training the department will provide to businesses that
have or are willing to invest in AEDs to save more lives.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4555?
view_id=6&redirect=true&h=da7d0a7f52abda485c8252e3934416f9
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - September 19, 2022
Council Meeting - September 20, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - September 19, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting - September 20, 2022.pdf
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Ammonia Analyzers 499-22
for the Westside and Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment
Plants to Gasvoda & Assoc Inc. in the amount of $57,650.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for 500-22
the Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street
(Jefferson - Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to
CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $82,972.10
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $158,006.61 and Final 501-22
Payout in the amount of $258,103.36 for the Essington Road
and W Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Len Cox
& Sons Excavating
Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Clement, to approve
all said Consent Agenda Items.
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
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Portions of McKinley 503-22
Avenue, Edward Street, and Lawton Avenue and Adjacent
Alleys (V-3-22)
Attachments: Ordinance ROW Vacation - McKinley Edward Lawton
Plat of Vacation V-3-22 072122
Plan Commission Staff Report Packet V-3-22
Plan Commission minutes 091522
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #503-22: Ordinance
Approving a Vacation of Portions of McKinley Avenue, Edward Street, and
Lawton Avenue and Adjacent Alleys (V-3-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18410)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Larry Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Janice Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 15, 504-22
Section 8-152, Rental Registration Certificate Required
Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
(Amending Rental Inspection Ordinance to Include Single
Family Rentals)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman
Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #504-22: Ordinance Amending
Chapter 8, Article I, Division 15, Section 8-152, Rental Registration Certificate
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Required Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Rental
Inspection Ordinance to Include Single Family Rentals). (ORDINANCE NO.
18411)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Janice
Quillman
Nay: Larry Hug
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 506-22
2022 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement
between the City of Joliet and Will County
Attachments: Resolution
IGA JA Grant Will Cty Joliet Aug22
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #506-22: Resolution Requesting
Authorization to enter into a Regular 2022 Justice Assistance Grant
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County.
(RESOLUTION NO. 7807)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Larry Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Janice Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public 507-22
Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the proposed Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe
Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #507-22: Resolution Supporting Continued
Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act. (RESOLUTION
NO. 7808)
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and
Councilman Terry Morris
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
No comments were made.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
No comments were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Patricia Meade, Emily Anderson, and Beth Hannah, nursing staff at Ascension Hospital,
addressed the Council concerning the elimination of beds, services, patient care, and staff
education at the City's only hospital.
Jim Lanham thanked the Council for their vote on Council Memo #507-22.
Scott Greene thanked the Mayor and Council for taking a stand against the Safe-T Act .
Robin Anderson addressed the Council concerning Fentanyl overdoses.
Amber Norris spoke concerning crime at Riverwalk Homes formerly Evergreen Terrace.
Karl Ferrell spoke regarding the Safet-T Act, leadership of the Council, and actions of the
Joliet Police Department.
Doug Kasper, Maria Rosas, and members of the Non-Violent City Project shared their mission
and vision statements.
Jerry Hervey spoke on political campaigns.
Elizabeth Ruiz spoke regarding performers coming to the Forge venue.
Andrew Chemers thanked the Council for voting in favor of Council Memo #507-22.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement highlighted the Joliet Park District Inwood Hole #2 Project.
Councilwoman Gavin thanked all the food pantries for making food available. She also
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discussed a program to connect with the homeless being utilized by the Nashville, Tennessee
Police Department.
Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed the Council's debate this evening.
Councilman Mudron highlighted the Library's Grand Re-Opening and the Exchange Club of
Joliet luncheon honoring the 2022 Firefighter(s) of the Year.
Councilwoman Quillman also highlighted the Exchange Club of Joliet luncheon. She asked
everyone continue to pray for Fire Chaplin Brother Ed Arambasich. She thanked her
colleagues for their support on the single family rental agenda item. Councilwoman Quillman
concurred with Councilman Guerrero that Council will not always agree.
Councilwoman Reardon expressed her thoughts and prayers to those affected by Florida
hurricane Ian.
Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a Police Department Press Conference on their PPP Loan
Investigation, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Grand Re-Opening of the Library, Tunes and Brews
Festival, swearing in of 2 new firefighter, Brats Bourbon and Brews, invitation to JJC class by
Professor JB Divietro, Panic at the Plaza, St. John's Church support for boxer Jojo
Awinongya, Slovenian Grape Harvest Fest, tour of 1314 Elizabeth and the healthy debate
during this evening's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar 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, 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 COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Tuesday, October 4, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Lonnie Posley, New Canaan Land Christian Church, 225 E. Clinton Street
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding 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.
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APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Legislative
Public Safety
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - September 19, 2022
Council Meeting - September 20, 2022
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - September 19, 2022.pdf
Council Meeting - September 20, 2022.pdf
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Ammonia Analyzers for the 499-22
Westside and Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plants to
Gasvoda & Assoc Inc. in the amount of $57,650.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for the 500-22
Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson -
Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $82,972.10
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $158,006.61 and Final 501-22
Payout in the amount of $258,103.36 for the Essington Road and
W Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Len Cox & Sons
Excavating
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Portions of McKinley Avenue, 503-22
Edward Street, and Lawton Avenue and Adjacent Alleys (V-3-22)
Attachments: Ordinance ROW Vacation - McKinley Edward Lawton
Plat of Vacation V-3-22 072122
Plan Commission Staff Report Packet V-3-22
Plan Commission minutes 091522
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 15, Section 504-22
8-152, Rental Registration Certificate Required Ordinance of the
City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Rental Inspection
Ordinance to Include Single Family Rentals)
Attachments: Ordinance
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2022 506-22
Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between
the City of Joliet and Will County
Attachments: Resolution
IGA JA Grant Will Cty Joliet Aug22
Approver Report
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Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety 507-22
Concerns with the Safe-T Act
Attachments: 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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