City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, August 15, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (7/1/2023 - 9/30/2023) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON Interim City Manager - Rod Tonelli Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Greenburg, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Veodies Isom, Christ Temple Apostolic Faith Church, 212 Richard Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Rod Tonelli and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Greenburg. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the agenda as written with the following changes: Remove Invoices to be Paid from Consent Agenda to be voted on separately and remove from the agenda in its entirety Council Memo #430-23: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article IV, Section 19-266, Offenses Subjecting a Vehicle to Impoundment (Adding Authority to Tow Vehicles for No Insurance and Tinted Windows). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Stephen Toles spoke in of opposition Council Memo #428-23: 428-23 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Fueling Facility, Located at 2571 and 2573 Plainfield Road. (ZBA 2023-30). Alan Hareld spoke in opposition of Council Memo #428-23. Jim Harris spoke in opposition of Council Memo #428-23. Doug Zdunich spoke in opposition of Council Memo #427-23: Ordinance Approving A Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit Residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 425 N. Hickory Street. (ZBA 2023-43). Page 1 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Leslie Grimes spoke in opposition of Council Memo #428-23. Kathy Garthus spoke in opposition of Council Memo #421-23: Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) (A-10-22) and Council Memo #425-23: Ordinances Associated with 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road). Dick Boyd spoke in opposition of Council Memo #428-23. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, August 15, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5022? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=79909c5313f897484dfdca2e52714269 Land Use & Legislative Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Friday, August 4, 2023 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting. Mayor D'Arcy briefly addressed the Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article IV, Section 19-266, Offenses Subjecting a Vehicle to Impoundment (Adding Authority to Tow Vehicles for No Insurance and Tinted Windows. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5012? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=dafb75945b910b04224560b108634a33 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at theMonday, August 14, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5019? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=1d4f3a1221c7d8847d412637ae509600 CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Pre-Council Meeting - July 31, 2023 Council Meeting - August 1, 2023 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - July 31, 2023.pdf Council Meeting - August 1, 2023.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 08.15.23 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #: Invoices to be Paid. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon July 2023 Payrolls 407-23 Attachments: July 2023 Payrolls Approver Report Award of Contract to AVDG for City Council Chambers 408-23 Audio/Visual Upgrade Project in the Amount of $304,158.28 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to table COUNCIL MEMO #408-23: Award of Contract to AVDG for City Council Chambers Audio/Visual Upgrade Project in the Amount of $304,158.28 to the September 5, 2023 Council Meeting (this item was Removed from Consent Agenda and voted on separately). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Award of Contract to Lenovo for PC Lifecycle Program in the 409-23 Amount of $50,000 Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2023 Traffic Signal Materials 410-23 Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corp. in the amount of $138,541.00 Attachments: Approver Report Rejection of Bid for Contract No. 2735-0723 for the 2023 411-23 Streetlight Pole Painting Project - Contract A, and Award of Contract No. 2743-0823 for the 2023 Streetlight Pole Painting Project - Contract A to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $44,160.00 Attachments: Approver Report Request to Approve the Purchase of Two (2) Ford 412-23 Expeditions from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $127,302.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of one (1) Fire Apparatus previously approved 413-23 from Fire Service, Inc. in the amount of $1,502,644.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of one (1) New Vermeer SC802 Stump Grinder 414-23 from Vermeer Illinois Inc. in the amount of $76,467.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of one (1) New Diamond Boom Arm Attachment 415-23 from Arends Hogan Walker LLC (AHW) in the amount of $62,049.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of five (5) Ford Mavericks from Ron Tirapelli Ford, 416-23 Inc. in the amount of $151,531.30 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP 417-23 in the amount of $219,475.50 Attachments: Approver Report 2023 Electrical Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Graybar 418-23 Services Inc. in the amount of $216,080.83 Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement 419-23 for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault Contract 1 to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in the amount of $32,327.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items (Approval of Minutes, Council Memos #407-23, 409-23 and 410-23 through 419-23). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation 421-23 Agreement for 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) (A-10-22) Attachments: Resolution - Annexation Agreement Houbolt Annexation Agreement - Houbolt Road Plat of Annexation Site Plan A-10-22 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet ZBA 2023-44 Staff Report Packet Plan Commission minutes 11_17_22 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes 07_20_23 Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. Tom Osterberger, applicants attorney, spoke regarding the proposed development. A brief discussion was held regarding the use of the applicant's current location and use of this property. Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Kathy Garthus spoke in opposition of this item. The petitioner spoke regarding keeping the truck traffic inside the intermodal area. A brief discussion was held regarding the division of the proposed building into four separate offices. No further public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #421-23: Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) (A-10-22). RESOLUTION NO. 7911 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Amendment to 422-23 an Annexation Agreement for Millennium Square Subdivision to Allow Package Liquor Sales on Lot 8. (A-6-23) Attachments: Resolution_Amendment to Annexation Agreement_Millennium Square Lot 8 Revised 08.08.2023_Amendment to Annexation Agreement for Millennium Square Lot 8_signed agreement A-6-23 Staff Report Packet_Compress July 20, 2023 Plan Commission Minutes Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. Dick Boyd spoke in opposition of this item. Bill Caton spoke in favor of this item. Tom Osterberger, applicant's attorney, explained the amendment to allow packaged liquor at this location. Chris Kalischefski with WT Group addressed the noise, storage tanks, traffic, Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 surface water treatment, and defining a truck stop. A brief discussion was held regarding the light filtration, acoustic fence, hours of operation, and liquor license. Alan Hareld spoke in opposition of this item. Charmaine Shinker spoke in opposition of this item. Leslie Grims spoke in opposition of this item. Stephen Toles spoke in opposition of this item. A resident spoke in opposition of this item. Allen and Susan Winter spoke in favor of this item. Chris Stark with WT Group spoke regarding the building footprint and soundproofing for the site. No further public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #422-23: Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Amendment to an Annexation Agreement for Millennium Square Subdivision to Allow Package Liquor Sales on Lot 8. (A-6-23). RESOLUTION NO. 7912 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation 423-23 Agreement for Annexation of 8.81 Acres Located at 18204 N.W. Frontage Road. (A-1-23) - (WITHDRAWN) Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk stated this Petition was withdrawn. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt 425-23 Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Road (formerly Vetter Road): Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) (A-10-22) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (A-10-22) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Trucking Facility, Located at 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) (ZBA 2023-44) Attachments: Ordinance - Annexation Houbolt Ordinance - Zoning Classification Houbolt Ordinance - SUP ZBA 2023-44 Houbolt Plat of Annexation Site Plan ZBA 2023-44 Staff Report Packet A-10-22 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Zoning Board of Appeals minutes 07_20_23 Plan Commission minutes 11_17_22 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #425-23: Ordinances Associated with 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road): Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) (A-10-22) ORDINANCE NO. 18533 Ordinance Approving the Classification of 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (A-10-22) ORDINANCE NO. 18534 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Trucking Facility, Located at 23525 and 23551 S. Houbolt Road (formerly Vetter Road) (ZBA 2023-44) ORDINANCE NO. 18535 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit 426-23 Residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1011 Valley Avenue. (ZBA 2023-42) Attachments: Ordinance_Variation of Use_1011 Valley Avenue ZBA 2023-42 (1011 Valley Avenue) Staff Report Packet_v2 July 20, 2023 ZBA Minutes Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #426-23: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit Residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1011 Valley Avenue. (ZBA 2023-42). ORDINANCE NO. 18536 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Ordinance Approving A Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit 427-23 Residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 425 N. Hickory Street. (ZBA 2023-43) Attachments: Ordinance_Variation of Use_425 N. Hickory Street ZBA 2023-43 (425 N. Hickory Street) Staff Report Packet July 20, 2023 ZBA Minutes Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #427-23: Ordinance Approving A Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit Residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 425 N. Hickory Street. (ZBA 2023-43). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon COUNCIL MEMO #427-23 was denied. Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 428-23 Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Fueling Facility, Located at 2571 and 2573 Plainfield Road. (ZBA 2023-30) Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_ZBA 2023-30_2571 & 2573 Plainfield Road Updated Site Plan_05.10.2023 Updated Elevations_05.11.2023 ZBA 2023-30_2571 and 2573 Plainfield Road_Staff Report Packet May 18, 2023 ZBA Minutes Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #428-23: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Fueling Facility, Located at 2571 and 2573 Plainfield Road. (ZBA 2023-30). ORDINANCE NO. 18537 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Ordinances Associated with the Annexation of 8.81 Acres 429-23 Located at 18204 N.W. Frontage Road and the Development of the Imperial Site LLC Subdivision. - (WITHDRAWN) Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 8.81 Acres Located at 18204 N.W. Frontage Road. (A-1-23) - (WITHDRAWN) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 8.81 Acres Located at 18204 N.W. Frontage Road to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning. (A-1-23) - (WITHDRAWN) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Trucking Facility with Repair, Located at 1603 N.W. Frontage Road. (ZBA 2023-12) - (WITHDRAWN) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Imperial Site LLC Subdivision. (P-4-23) - (WITHDRAWN) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Imperial Site LLC Subdivision. (FP-4-23) - (WITHDRAWN) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Imperial Site LLC Subdivision. (RP-6-23) - (WITHDRAWN) Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 8.85 Acres Located at 1603 N.W. Frontage Road from B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning. (Z-1-23) - (WITHDRAWN) Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk stated this Petition was withdrawn. Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article IV, Section 19-266, 430-23 Offenses Subjecting a Vehicle to Impoundment (Adding Authority to Tow Vehicles for No Insurance and Tinted Windows) Attachments: Ordinance.docx Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the City 431-23 Council Chambers Upgrade Project Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2023 - City Council Chambers Upgrade Project Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to table COUNCIL MEMO #431-23: Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the City Council Chambers Upgrade Project was tabled to the September 5, 2023 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding 433-23 with American Red Cross Attachments: MOU City of Joliet and Red Cross Resolution- American Red Cross Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #433-23: Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding with American Red Cross. RESOLUTION NO. 7913 Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for 434-23 Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System Attachments: Resolution MABAS New Master Agreement.pdf MABAS Agreement Letter.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #434-23: Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement for Participation in the Mutual Aid Box Alarm System. RESOLUTION NO. 7914 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of 435-23 Transportation for the Cass Street (US Route 30) Moveable Bridge over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-407-014-0000 and PIN 30-07-09-412-017-0000) Attachments: Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement Resolution.pdf Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement.pdf Cass Street 1P60001TE Easement Exhibit.pdf Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement Resolution.pdf Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement.pdf Cass Street 1P60002TE Easement Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #435-23: Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Cass Street (US Route 30) Moveable Bridge over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-407-014-0000 and PIN 30-07-09-412-017-0000). RESOLUTIONS NO. 7915A and 7915B. Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITY MANAGER: The Interim City Manager spoke regarding the USEPA Grant received by the City for water main replacement. He also discussed the City of Joliet Fire Department being nominated for the Governor's Hometown Award. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Clement spoke regarding being proactive in reference to the City having some supplies available in case of an emergency. Per Councilman Hug's request, Todd Greenburg, Interim Corporation Counsel, will put together a presentation concerning the Inspector General position. Councilwoman Ibarra wished the Joliet Department well on their presentation and she highlighted the Warren Sharpe Community Center Garden open house, Joliet Unity Movement Kids Day at Nowell Park Community Center, St. Joe's nurses informational picket, St. Pat's Neighborhood Council 100 days in office, and thanked the council and mayor for all their support. Councilwoman Quillman thanked Jim Torri for getting her the information she requested and spoke in support of St. Joe's Hospital nursing staff. Councilwoman Reardon expressed her support of the nurses at St. Joe's Hospital. Mayor D'Arcy highlighted the positivity in the community, the 815 Program, the Garden, Cornerstone Services Wellness facility opening, support of Congresswoman Underwood, Tomorrow Starts Today Program at St. Mark's Church, a local family reunion, and Community Cares Program (CCP). He also expressed his support for the nurses at Ascension St. Joe's Hospital. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The nurses with Ascension Nurses Association spoke regarding their future strike and negotiations. Dominic resident of River Walk Homes spoke regarding mold at the residence affecting her children. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 15, 2023 Councilman Mudron wished the Deputy City Clerk a happy birthday. Per Councilwoman Quillman's request, Kathy Franson Human Resource Director gave a brief update on Korn Ferry's search for a permanent City Manager. She also gave a brief update on the search for a permanent Corporation Counsel. A brief discussion was held regarding a timeline for considering candidates for these positions and salary paid by other communities for their Corporation Counsel. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 14 of 14