City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, April 16, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel Christopher Regis, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 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 South Joliet Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Joe Clement ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis. Councilman Clement entered at approximately 6:03 p.m MAYOR: Proclamation - Proclaiming April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day Attachments: Proclaiming April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy proclaiming April 26, 2024 as Arbor Day. Rita Renwick thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition and presented the Arbor Day Poster Contest winners. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve with the following change: Remove COUNCIL MEMO #203-24: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations from the Agenda. 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: None. Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, April 3, 2024 CTIS Committee Meeting. Chris Sternal, Director of IT - CIO, briefly discussed the upgrades to the Council Chamber. At Councilman Clement's request, Mr. Sternal and Kevin Sing, Director of Finance, briefly discussed Council Memo #182-24: Award of Contract to Tyler Technologies for PACE Premium training services in the amount of $51,000.00. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5283?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, April 15, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5307?view_id=6&redirect=true Land Use & Legislative Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, April 11, 2024 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting. In response to Councilman Hug's question, Kevin Sing, Director of Finance, briefly discussed the property tax of solar farms. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5300?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, April 15, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding tap on fee for sanitary service. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5301?view_id=6&redirect=true Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - April 1, 2024 Council Meeting - April 2, 2024 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - April 1, 2024.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - April 2, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 04.16.24 Approver Report Position Vacancies 179-24 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Granicus for Website Services in the 180-24 Amount of $30,088.79 Attachments: govAccess Renewal Quote.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Tyler Technologies for an In-Depth 181-24 Investment Assessment in the Amount of $43,200.00 Attachments: City of Joliet In-Depth Investment Analysis 02.06.24.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Tyler Technologies for PACE Premium 182-24 training services in the amount of $51,000.00 Attachments: City of Joliet PACE Premium 30 Days 3.6.24.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - 183-24 Center Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $358,405.93 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2024 On-Call Excavation and 184-24 Underground Utility Repair Program in the amount of $400,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 Award of Contract for the 2024 Utilities Restoration Program 185-24 in the amount of $600,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Request for Authorization to Pay STARCOM User Fees 186-24 Attachments: 10 year Starcom21-rate-sheet Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 187-24 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, 2 Clinton Street to Lindblad Construction in the amount of $297,613.40 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main 188-24 Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp in the amount of $117,267.41 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 4 for the Plainfield Road (Black - Center) 189-24 Water Main Improvement Project to Trine Construction Corp in the amount of $68,471.17 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of Class "B" Liquor License at 3000 W. Jefferson 191-24 Street - Cemeno's at the Park Attachments: CEMENO'S AT THE PARK - 3000 W. JEFFERSON STREET - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #191-24: Issuance of Class "B" Liquor License at 3000 W. Jefferson Street - Cemeno's at the Park. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 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 Issuance of Class "B" Liquor License at 2771 Black Road - 192-24 The Irish Corner Cantina Attachments: THE IRISH CORNER CANTINA - 2771 BLACK RD - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #192-24: Issuance of Class "B" Liquor License at 2771 Black Road - The Irish Corner Cantina. 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 HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending and Retitling Chapter 9, Emergency 194-24 Management Agency of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances Attachments: EMA Ordinanace 2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #194-24: Ordinance Amending and Retitling Chapter 9, Emergency Management Agency of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18628) 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 and a Resolution Associated with Lakewood 195-24 Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development of Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. (PUD-2-24) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. (RP-5-24) Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. (M-1-24) Attachments: Ordinance - Final PUD Lakewood Prairie Unit 4 Final PUD Plat of Lakewood Prairie Unit 4 Ordinance - Recording Plat Lakewood Prairie Unit 4 Recording Plat of Lakewood Prairie Unit 4 Elevations Resolution - Lakewood Prairie Unit 4 Development Agreement Development Agreement Plan Commission Meeting Minutes_03.21.2024 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Financial Plan - Annual Report Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #195-24: Ordinances and a Resolution Associated with Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development of Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. (PUD-2-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18629) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. (RP-5-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18630) Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for Lakewood Prairie Subdivision, Unit 4. (M-1-24) (RESOLUTION NO. 7993) 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 Ordinance Amending the 2024 Budget for STARCOM User 196-24 Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 Fees Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2024 STARCOM Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #196-24: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Budget for STARCOM User Fees. (ORDINANCE NO. 18631) 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 Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to 197-24 Certain Public Improvements Attachments: Ordinance.docx Affidavit.pdf Recapture Fee Schedule.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #197-24: Ordinance Establishing a Recapture Fee for Connection to Certain Public Improvements. (ORDINANCE NO. 18632) 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 Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement 199-24 between the City of Joliet and the Will County Sheriff’s Office for Warrant Processing Fees Attachments: Resolution - Will County Sheriff Warrant Processing Fees Intergovernmental Agreement between City of Joliet and Will County Sheriff for Warrant Processing Fees Approver Report In response to Councilman Hug's question, Police Chief Evans explained this Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 Resolution continues the existing warrant service with the Will County Sheriff's Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #199-24: Resolution Amending the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Will County Sheriff’s Office for Warrant Processing Fees. (RESOLUTION NO. 7994) 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 Associated with 663 S. Des Plaines Street: 200-24 Resolution Declaring 663 S. Des Plaines Street as Surplus Property Resolution Approving the Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street (PIN 30-07-16-433-031-0000) to the Illinois Department of Transportation Attachments: Resolution 663 S. Des Plaines Sale - IDOT Resolution.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #200-24: Resolutions Associated with 663 S. Des Plaines Street: Resolution Declaring 663 S. Des Plaines Street as Surplus Property (RESOLUTION NO. 7995) Resolution Approving the Sale of 663 S. Des Plaines Street (PIN 30-07-16-433-031-0000) to the Illinois Department of Transportation. (RESOLUTION NO. 7996) 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 Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 201-24 Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #201-24: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Sect. No. 24-00562-00-FP. (RESOLUTION NO. 7997) 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 Execution of an Intergovernmental 202-24 Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Park District (Taste of Joliet) Attachments: Resolution IGA - Taste of Joliet 2024.pdf Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding support for the Joliet and Plainfield Park Districts. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #202-24: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Park District (Taste of Joliet). (RESOLUTION NO. 7998) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding 203-24 between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Attachments: Resolution Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda. Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 COUNCIL MEMO #203-24: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City of Joliet for the Installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations was REMOVED from the agenda. CITY MANAGER: The City Manager recognized firefighter Matt Hornbuckle. She highlighted the Three Rivers Home Expo and wished a belated birthday to Councilwoman Quillman. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Trista Brown spoke regarding missing individual Robert Long. She also spoke regarding losing downtown business. Claudia Salez spoke on behalf of her husband Tony Salez regarding his downtown restaurant Route 66 Diner. Angela Herrera a worker at the Route 66 Diner spoke regarding leaking from the ceiling and loss of work. Sandra Moore spoke regarding mold, leaking, and water coming up from the floor in the downtown Plaza Building. Charlie Price, employee of Route 66 Diner, spoke regarding water leakage from the Hotel above the restaurant. Jewell Robinson spoke regarding her missing son, Robert Long. Fire Chief Carey spoke regarding the Fire Department launching a boat to search for Robert Long. Mayor D'Arcy spoke regarding placing message on the electronic video boards concerning Robert Long. A brief discussion was held regarding a search party, K-9 dogs, and police assistance concerning the search for Robert Long. Councilwoman Ibarra reassured the family the Police Department has gone above and beyond trying to assist in finding Robert Long. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding the search for Robert Long and her former property . MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Mudron spoke regarding the Lockport Fire District recognizing one of Joliet's firefighter Dominic Minnito.. Councilwoman Ibarra spoke regarding Salem Village Nursing Home dumpster. She highlighted sale of Slammers' baseball tickets, search party for Robert Long, vaping issues in Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final April 16, 2024 elementary schools, citizens' views of all things happening in her District. Councilwoman Ibarra spoke regarding traffic patterns for truck traffic. Councilman Hug discussed Plainfield Township and Plainfield Park District. He wished Councilwoman Quillman a happy birthday and his daughter a golden birthday. At Councilman Guerrero's request, Police Chief Evans spoke regarding hiring patrol officers and the Neighborhood Oriented Policing Team (NOPT) and Tactical Unit. A brief discussion was held regarding issuing Red Dot Sight weapon modification and the use of a K-9 for the search of Robert Long. Councilman Guerrero highlighted the Three Rivers Housing Event, City's complaint system CitizenVue, and upcoming neighborhood clean-up events. Councilman Clement highlighted Councilman Mudron's high school wrestling career. Mayor D'Arcy offered prayers for Jewell Robinson and her family. He thanked Trista Brown and then highlighted a ribbon cutting for the Child Advocacy Center, Lobby Day on April 10 and discussed solar farms and truck traffic. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, 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 11 of 11