City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 21, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT (1/1/2023 - 3/31/2023) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG 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 February 21, 2023 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. Councilman Hug left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. PRESENTATION: Muscular Dystrophy - Fill the Boot - Joliet Fire Department Eric Matteson, Joliet Fire Department, thanked the Mayor, Council, and citizens of Joliet for their support and allowing them to "Fill the Boot" for Muscular Dystrophy. Honorary Check Presentation; PY22 CDBG & CDBG-CV Recipients Attachments: Approver Report Kristi McNichol, Housing Finance Specialist, presented honorary checks to the CDBG recipients. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 1 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Gurerrero gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4747? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=1f8692130d49d4fa798ae8d303abdc53 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4746? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=84298ece702ac4fc5dbcffcbd07b913e CONSENT AGENDA: Invoices Paid Attachments: Invoices Paid 01.23 Approver Report Regular Payroll for December 16 - December 29, 2022 70-23 $3,817,982.07 Attachments: PD 1.06.23 Approver Report Regular Payroll for December 30 - January 12, 2023 71-23 $3,799,259.73 Attachments: PD 1.20.23 Approver Report Special Payroll for January 13 - January 13, 2023 - 72-23 $3,112,478.76 Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Attachments: PD 1.13.23 Approver Report Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement 73-23 Phase 4 Project to Stip Bros Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,051,700.25 Attachments: Approver Report Award of four-year Professional Services Contract for 74-23 Unarmed Security Services for the Joliet Gateway Transportation Center and Pace Bus Station to Allied Universal Security Services in the amount of $1,237,087.69 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of 2 Ambulance Bodies from Foster Coach in the 75-23 amount of $728,754.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of GPS Survey Equipment from Seiler Geospatial 76-23 in the amount of $199,955.83 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of two (2) Ford Ranger Pickup trucks from Tirapelli 77-23 Ford, Inc. in the amount of $78,244.48 and one (1) Ford Ranger Pickup truck from Castle Ford in the amount of $39,774.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 78-23 for the 2023 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $1,230,970.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement 79-23 for the Lead Service Line Replacement Phase 4 project for Construction Engineering to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $60,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement 80-23 for the 2022 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $18,930.72 Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Harwood Street (Sterling Avenue 81-23 - East Cass Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 MFT Section No. 21-000536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $92,352.05 and Payment Estimate No. 3 in the amount of $89,256.21 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Water Service Line 82-23 Replacement Phase 3B to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the amount of $1,954.75 and Payment No. 5 and Final in the amount of $35,286.85 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, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk AGENDA ITEM: LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 81 North Chicago 84-23 Street- Richardson’s Attachments: richardson's Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #84-23: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 81 North Chicago Street- Richardson’s. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow 86-23 Installation of an Electric Security Fence as an Accessory Use for an Existing Business Within the I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District, Located at 2961 Mound Road (ZBA 2023-05) Attachments: SUP Ordinance - ZBA 2023-05 2961 Mound Rd Site Plan 2961 Mound Rd ZBA 2023-05 Petition ZBA 2023-05 Staff Report Packet Zoning Ordinance Section 47-14.2A(K) Electric fences Zoning Board Minutes 01_19_23 Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding losses sustained by the property owner and the placement of the electric fence. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #86-23: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Installation of an Electric Security Fence as an Accessory Use for an Existing Business Within the I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District, Located at 2961 Mound Road (ZBA 2023-05). (ORDINANCE NO. 18470) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with the Drauden Pointe Center 87-23 Second Resubdivision. Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development, Amendment to Lot 6 Drauden Pointe Center Resubdivision. (PUD-1-23) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Drauden Pointe Center Second Resubdivision. (RP-1-23) Attachments: Drauden Pointe PUD 2nd Resub-Prelim_12142022 Ordinance - Preliminary PUD Plat - Amendment to Lot 6 Drauden Pointe Center Resubdivision Drauden Pointe 2nd Resub-Record_02132023 Ordinance - Recording Plat_Drauden Pointe Center Second Resubdivision Plan Commission Staff Report 01.19.2023 Plan Commission Minutes 01.19.2023 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes Petition and Ownership Disclosure Concept Plan Floor Plan Elevations Landscape Plan Site Photos PUD-1-23 PUD-1-23a Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the zoning and use of the proposed development. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #87-23: Ordinances Associated with the Drauden Pointe Center Second Resubdivision. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development, Amendment to Lot 6 Drauden Pointe Center Resubdivision. (PUD-1-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18471) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Drauden Pointe Center Second Resubdivision. (RP-1-23). (ORDINANCE NO. 18472) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with Aspen Meadows Unit 5 88-23 Subdivision: Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision (P-2-23) Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision (FP-2-23) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision (RP-3-23) Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary Plat Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Preliminary Plat - Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Ordinance - Final Plat Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Final Plat - Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Ordinance - Recording Plat Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Recording Plat - Aspen Meadows Unit 5 P-2-23 FP-2-23 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Plan Commission Minutes 01_19_23 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #88-23: Ordinances Associated with Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision: Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision (P-2-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18473) Ordinance Approving a Final Plat of Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision (FP-2-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18474) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of Aspen Meadows Unit 5 Subdivision (RP-3-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18475) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with the Casino Parcel at Rock Run 89-23 Crossings Subdivision. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat for the Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (P-3-23) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat for the Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (FP-3-23) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for the Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (RP-4-23) Attachments: Preliminary Plat Ordinance - Preliminary Plat_Casino Parcel at RRC Final Plat Ordinance - Final Plat_Casino Parcel at RRC Recording Plat Ordinance - Recording Plat_Casino Parcel at RRC Plan Commission Staff Report 01.19.2023 Plan Commission Minutes Petition Ownership Disclosure Signage Photo Zoning Map Aerial Map Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #89-23: Ordinances Associated with the Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat for the Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (P-3-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18476) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat for the Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (FP-3-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18477) Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for the Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (RP-4-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18478) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving a Signage License Agreement 91-23 Between the City of Joliet and HRE, JV (Agreement Granting a License to Erect Signage on Certain City Owned Rights of Way Attachments: Resolution Agreement Exhibit Approver Report The City Manager explained this item is traffic signage for the Houbolt bridge. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #91-23: Resolution Approving a Signage License Agreement Between the City of Joliet and HRE, JV (Agreement Granting a License to Erect Signage on Certain City Owned Rights of Way. (RESOLUTION NO. 7841) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Preliminary 92-23 Agreement regarding formation of a Regional Water Commission Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 Attachments: Resolution First Amdmt to Prelim Agrmt for Water Commission Formation-For Municipal Approval (2-2-2023).pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #92-23: Resolution Approving a First Amendment to the Preliminary Agreement regarding formation of a Regional Water Commission. (RESOLUTION NO. 7842) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving a License Agreement with Wisconsin 94-23 Central Ltd. Concerning Essington ComEd Crossing Water Main Improvements Project in the amount of $12,200.00 Attachments: Resolution 7810-W License Joliet IL Leithton sub MP 6.87.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #94-23: Resolution Approving a License Agreement with Wisconsin Central Ltd. Concerning Essington ComEd Crossing Water Main Improvements Project in the amount of $12,200.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7843) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for 95-23 the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at Route 6 and Hollywood Boulevard Attachments: Resolution Agreement Approver Report Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #95-23: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at Route 6 and Hollywood Boulevard. (RESOLUTION NO. 7845) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: No comments were made. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): None. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Georgene Williams spoke regarding parking issues on Cora Street. A brief discussion was held regarding negotiations with the owner of the Supermercado concerning additional parking and police enforcement of parking violations. Susan Vanlandingham spoke regarding parking issue on Cora Street. Tamara Barnes spoke regarding parking issues on Cora Street. Liz Lopez spoke regarding parking issues on Cora Street. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding safety issues and truck traffic in front of her property. Councilman Hug left the meeting at 7:15 p.m. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement expressed concerns regarding the parking issues on Cora Street. He briefly highlighted the health of the City's budget and positive progress being made with regard to sewer and water projects and he welcomed long-time Councilman John Gerl who was in attendance at the meeting. Councilwoman Gavin congratulated the CDBG award recipients. Councilman Guerrero spoke regarding urban growth and the effects on traffic and finding a Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 21, 2023 solution for the parking issue on Cora Street. As a result of Councilwoman Quillman's inquiry, the City Manager stated he would follow-up with the delay of the Basinger's Pharmacy building on Jefferson Street. Councilwoman Quillman informed the residents Medicare will not call asking for your social security number to beware of the scam. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Dirksen Junior High School STEM fair, Joliet Pride Network Gala fundraiser, Super Soul Bowl at New Canaan Land Church, speaking engagement at Joliet Junior College, YMCA Innovation Center ribbon cutting, Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA) Open House, and State of the City speech. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, 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 Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 12 of 12