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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 4, 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 June 4, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Robin Caldwell, St. John Lutheran Church, 2650 Plainfield Road 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: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve the Agenda as written with the following changes: Remove Council Memo #267-24: Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00 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. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Cardenas and Councilman Guerrero gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Land Use & Economic Development Committee. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5365?view_id=6&redirect=true Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 Public Safety Councilman Clement gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, June 4, 2024 Public Safety Meeting. Fire Battalion Chief Stachelski discussed Council Memo #270-24 Purchase and Installation of Cabinets for Fire Station 9 from Tri-Star in the amount of $23,616.00. A brief discussion was held regarding fencing and cameras along the DesPlaines River. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5378?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, June 3, 2024 Public Service Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5374?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - May 20, 2024 Council Meeting - May 21, 2024 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - 5-20-2024.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - 5-21-2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 06.04.24 Approver Report 2023 Annual Treasurer’s Report 264-24 Attachments: Treasurers Report 2023 Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2024 Native Landscaping 265-24 Maintenance and Restoration Program to Tallgrass Restoration LLC in the amount of $30,130.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation 266-24 Project to Insituform Technologies USA LLC in the amount Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 of $1,262,641.00 and Amendment No. 1 for the Bluff Street Interceptor Design Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group in the amount of $104,620.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional 267-24 Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda. COUNCIL MEMO #267-24: Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00 was REMOVED from the Agenda. Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Lois 268-24 Place Lift Station Rehabilitation to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the amount of $96,600.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for Engineering 269-24 Design Services for the Des Plaines River Tunnel Crossing Rehabilitation Project for the Water Main Replacement Program to Jacob Associates dba Delve Underground in the amount of $142,356.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase and Installation of Cabinets for Fire Station 9 from 270-24 Tri-Star in the amount of $23,616.00 Attachments: Station 9 Cabinet Quotes Approver Report Purchase of one (1) Ford Transit and one (1) Ford F550 KUV 271-24 for Public Utilities Attachments: Approver Report Purchase a Replacement Engine for the Roadways Division 272-24 from Rush Truck Centers in the amount of $27,680.58 Attachments: Approver Report Authorization to Utilize Electronic Lockbox Services 273-24 Attachments: Approver Report Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $112,184.07 and 274-24 Change Order No. 5 in the amount of ($143,268.90) for the Caton Farm Road Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of PT Ferro Construction Co. reducing the contract amount by ($31,084.83) Attachments: Approver Report Payment of the 2024 Membership Dues for the Lower 275-24 DesPlaines Watershed Group in the amount of $99,128.35 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. 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: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance of the City of Joliet, Illinois, providing for the 277-24 Redemption of a Portion of the City’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B and the Abatement of a Portion of the Taxes Levied for the Payment thereof Attachments: Ordinance Redemption and Tax Abatement 2020B Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #277-24: Ordinance of the City of Joliet, Illinois, providing for the Redemption of a Portion of the City’s General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B and the Abatement of a Portion of the Taxes Levied for the Payment thereof. (ORDINANCE NO. 18656) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 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 Ordinance Adopting Public Works Standards for 278-24 Construction Attachments: Ordinance Adopting Public Works Standards for Construction.pdf PW Construction Standards 2024-05-17.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #278-24: Ordinance Adopting Public Works Standards for Construction. (ORDINANCE NO. 18657) 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 Adopting Abandoned and Retired Utilities Policy 279-24 Attachments: Ordinance Adopting Abandoned & Retired Utilites Policy.pdf Abandoned and Retired utilities policy.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #279-24: Ordinance Adopting Abandoned and Retired Utilities Policy. (ORDINANCE NO. 18658) 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 Execution of Memorandum of 281-24 Understanding Between the City of Joliet and Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C Regarding Reciprocal Reporting and Surveillance System Access Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 Attachments: Resolution Agreement JPD and Troy School District Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #281-24: Resolution Authorizing Execution of Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-C Regarding Reciprocal Reporting and Surveillance System Access. (RESOLUTION NO. 8015) 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 Approving an Honorary Street Name (Earl 282-24 D’Amico Way) for N. Ottawa Street, Between Webster Street and Cass Street Attachments: Resolution D'Amico Honorary Street Name Application D'Amico Land Use memo May2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #282-24: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name (Earl D’Amico Way) for N. Ottawa Street, Between Webster Street and Cass Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 8016) 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 Approving the Dedication of a 33’ x 240’ Portion 283-24 and a 33’ x 396’ Portion of Zurich Road as Public Right-of-Way Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 Attachments: Resolution Plats of Dedication Vulcan Dedication Petition Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #283-24: Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 33’ x 240’ Portion and a 33’ x 396’ Portion of Zurich Road as Public Right-of-Way. (RESOLUTION NO. 8017) 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 Approving the Dedication of a 40’ x 520.10’ 284-24 Portion of West Haven Avenue as Public Right-of-Way Attachments: Resolution Plat of Dedication 052124 Dedication ROW Form - West Haven Avenue Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #284-24: Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 40’ x 520.10’ Portion of West Haven Avenue as Public Right-of-Way. (RESOLUTION NO. 8018) 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 Declaring Property of the City of Joliet as Surplus 285-24 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Councilman Hug briefly discussed the Tri County Motor Vehicle Theft Taskforce surplus and trade-in of older vehicles for the purchase of new vehicles. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #285-24: Resolution Declaring Property of the City of Joliet as Surplus. (RESOLUTION NO. 8019) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 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 Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the 286-24 Morton Arboretum for a Citywide Tree Inventory and Management Plan, Tree Pruning, and Tree Planting in the Amount of $216,519.00 Attachments: Resolution Grant Assurances and Requirements FA0889-21.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #286-24: Resolution Authorizing the Acceptance of a Grant from the Morton Arboretum for a Citywide Tree Inventory and Management Plan, Tree Pruning, and Tree Planting in the Amount of $216,519.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 8020) 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 Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 287-24 the Illinois Department of Transportation for the US Route 6 (Mayor Art Schultz Drive to US RT 30 - E. Cass Street; State Job No. : C-91-332-22, Contract No. 62T55) Roadway Improvements Attachments: Resolution exhibit A estimate.pdf Contract 62T55 Joliet IDOT IGA 03292024 - Copy.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #287-24: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the US Route 6 (Mayor Art Schultz Drive to US RT 30 - E. Cass Street; State Job No. : C-91-332-22, Contract No. 62T55) Roadway Improvements. (RESOLUTION NO. 8021) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 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 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the US 288-24 Route 6 (Mayor Art Schultz Drive to US RT 30 - E. Cass Street; State Job No. : C-91-332-22, Contract No. 62T55) Roadway Improvements - MFT Section No. 24-00568-00-TL Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #288-24: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the US Route 6 (Mayor Art Schultz Drive to US RT 30 - E. Cass Street; State Job No. : C-91-332-22, Contract No. 62T55) Roadway Improvements - MFT Section No. 24-00568-00-TL. (RESOLUTION NO. 8022) 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 Approving an Additional License Agreement with 289-24 the Forest Preserve District of Will County (Isle A La Cache Preserve) for the Alternative Water Source Program Attachments: Resolution WCFPD-Joliet License Agreement COJ @ Isle for Additional Groundwater Montioring Wells For Approval 5-22-24.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #289-24: Resolution Approving an Additional License Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County (Isle A La Cache Preserve) for the Alternative Water Source Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 8023) 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 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 CITY MANAGER: The City Manager highlighted Star Wars Day, Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, and Salsa Fest. She thanked Blaine Kline, Brent Fraser, and their teams for improvements at Slammers Stadium and Greg Ruddy and his team for their beautification of downtown. The City Manager encouraged residents to serve on one of the City's Boards and Commission . PUBLIC COMMENTS: Erica Holmes expressed her appreciation for the meeting regarding the Choice Neighborhood Implementation. She spoke regarding vacant lots, community development on the City's south side, truck traffic and the Emerald Drive traffic light. Dr. Glenda McCullum gave an update on the displacement of the residents at Joshua Arms . She also discussed the Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant. Larry Crawford spoke regarding gang wars, renovation of a building on Route 66 (Broadway Street), beautification project focused on enhancing the entryways to Joliet, and the new City Comprehensive Plan. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Quillman highlighted Joliet Central High School's JROTC State Championship and 80th Anniversary of D-Day. She reminded residents not to leave kids or animals in hot cars. Councilwoman Quillman spoke regarding Earl D'Amico and wished everyone a Happy Father's Day. Councilman Mudron spoke regarding Earl D'Amico's All-State Wrestling accomplishment. Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted Star Wars Day, Mt. Zion Peace Rally, memorial of Antoine Shopshire, donation of repurposed computers to Illinois Youth and Family Services and the Warren Sharpe Community Center. She wished her father a Happy Father's Day. Councilman Hug spoke regarding filling the City Clerk's position. He wished everyone a Happy Dad's Day. Councilman Guerrero wished everyone a Happy Father's Day and discussed the previous Quality of Life Plan and the new Comprehensive Plan. Councilman Clement thanked Greg Ruddy and his team for cleaning up the downtown area for Star Wars Day. He discussed weed clean up. Council Clement expressed his condolences to Rich Clementi's family. Councilman Cardenas wished everyone a Happy Father's Day. Mayor D'Arcy wished everyone a Happy Father's Day and discussed the honoring of Earl D'Amico. He highlighted the Three Rivers Realtors Association Panel, Star Wars Day, ribbon cutting for the office of the HERO Heroin Epidemic Relief Organization, partnership with the Housing Authority of Joliet for the Choice Neighborhood Implementation Grant. He discussed a vacant lot list, construction at Emerald Drive, and Strong City's Urban3. Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 4, 2024 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: 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