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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, August 20, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie City Clerk - Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs 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: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. 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 #410-24: Resolution to Authorize a TIF Development Agreement with 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the Renovation of 311 N. Ottawa Street from the Agenda to be brought back at a later date. 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: Councilman Clement expressed his approval of the appointment of Herb Lande to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Attachments: H. Lande Board of Fire and Police .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to appoint Herb Lande to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. 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 COMMITTEE REPORTS: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the August 7, 2024 Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5462?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the August 20, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5478?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Assets Councilwoman Ibarra gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the August 19, 2024 Public Assets Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5471?view_id=6&redirect=true Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the August 19, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5471?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes; Pre-Council Meeting - August 5, 2024 Council Meeting - August 6, 2024 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - August 5, 2024.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - August 6, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 08.20.24 Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement 383-24 Project - East Joliet to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the amount of $294,186.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2024 Bituminous Surface 384-24 Treatment - Contract A to AC Pavement Striping Co. in the amount of $140,501.95 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Union Station Roofing Envelope 385-24 Replacement to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. in the amount of $167,720.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to DTS for VUEWorks Asset Management 386-24 Software Support and Hosting in the amount of $70,000.00 Attachments: 2024 Quote-City of Joliet.pdf Approver Report Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Award of Contract to Lenovo for TruScale Managed Storage 387-24 Not to Exceed $370,684.21 Attachments: Lenovo SAN Quote City of Joliet_2024-07-25 1.pdf TruScale Five Year Pricing with Annual Growth.pdf TruScale Managed Storage SOW.pdf SAN Hardware - One Time Fee.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the Authorization for Comprehensive 388-24 Benefit Consulting/Broker Services to Gallagher Benefit Services in the amount of $76,000 Attachments: 2024-2025 Gallagher Benefit Services Consulting Agreement Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 389-24 Bicentennial Park HVAC Replacement, to Johansen & Anderson in the amount of $62,895.00. Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Joliet 390-24 Area Historical Museum HVAC Replacement to Sendra Service Corp. in the amount of $31,970.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Slammers 391-24 Stadium Fire System Update to AMS Industries Inc. in the amount of $100,868.13 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Billie 392-24 Limacher Bicentennial Park Theatre Seat Replacement to Davis Seating Company in the amount of $52,499.32 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 393-24 Watermain Quality Sewer Lining Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $34,800.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Motor 394-24 Maintenance Heating System to Sendra Service Corp. in the amount of $94,655.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 for the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) 395-24 Culvert Project to Willett, Hoffmann & Associates in the amount of $4,987.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Broadway Street (Marion - 396-24 Jefferson) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section. No. 23-00557-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $280,507.46 Attachments: Approver Report Authorization to Approve the Proposed Renewal of Claims 397-24 Administrator Attachments: 2024-2025 Gallagher Basset Claims Administrator Agreement Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved Councilman Guerrero abstained from the vote on the August 5, 2024 Pre-Council Meeting minutes. Councilman Hug abstained from the vote on the August 6, 2024 Council Meeting minutes. A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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: Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License 399-24 at 3021 Plainfield Road - Circle K Attachments: CIRCLE K - 3021 PLAINFEILD ROAD - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf CIRCLE K - 3021 PLAINFIELD ROAD - RESOLUTION TO DENY LIQUOR LICENSE.pdf CIRCLE K - 3021 PLAINFIELD ROAD - DENIAL ORDER.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #399-24: Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 3021 Plainfield Road - Circle K. (RESOLUTION NO. 8051) 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 The Class CG liquor license request for 3021 Plainfield Road - Circle K was denied. Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 106 N. Larkin 400-24 Avenue - Big Apple MT Attachments: BIG APPLE MT - 106 N. LARKIN AVENUE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report At Councilwoman Quillman's request, Deputy Liquor Commissioner Kevin Kelley briefly discussed the Big Apple's hours of operation. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #400-24: Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 106 N. Larkin Avenue - Big Apple MT. 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 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Chick Fil A 401-24 Restaurant at 201 S. Larkin Avenue Attachments: 201 S Larkin Chick Fil A Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 201 S Larkin Chick Fil A Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf CFA Larkin Ave (Joliet) - Drive-thru_Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #401-24: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Chick Fil A Restaurant at 201 S. Larkin Avenue. 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: Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Ordinances Associated with the Resubdivision of Lot 4 of 403-24 Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (P-4-24) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (FP-4-24) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (RP-8-24) Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary Plat RRC Lot 4 Casino Resubdivision Preliminary Plat Ordinance - Final Plat RRC Lot 4 Casino Parcel Resubdivision Final Plat Ordinance - Recording Plat - RRC Lot 4 Casino Parcel Resubdivision Recording Plat Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 07.18.2024 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #403-24: Ordinances Associated with the Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (P-4-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18673) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (FP-4-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18674) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 4 of Casino Parcel at Rock Run Crossings Subdivision. (RP-8-24). (ORDINANCE NO. 18675) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 405-24 the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at IL Route 7 (Larkin Avenue) Interchange Improvement Project Attachments: Resolution IDOT IGA I-80 at IL 7.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #405-24: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at IL Route 7 (Larkin Avenue) Interchange Improvement Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 8052) 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 Traffic Signal Equipment as Surplus to 406-24 be Donated to the Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 176 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra thanked everyone for upcycling city equipment whenever possible. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #406-24: Resolution Declaring Traffic Signal Equipment as Surplus to be Donated to the Illinois Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 176. (RESOLUTION NO. 8053) 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 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 407-24 Broadway St. Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 23-00557-00-FP Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #407-24: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Broadway St. Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 23-00557-00-FP. (RESOLUTION NO. 8054) 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 Amendment to the Compensation 408-24 Scale for Crossing Guards Attachments: Crossing Guard Resolution Crossing Guard Summary 2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #408-24: Resolution Authorizing Amendment to the Compensation Scale for Crossing Guards. (RESOLUTION NO. 8055) 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 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant 409-24 Funds Under Title XX of the Social Security Act Attachments: Resolution TXX25 Award Contract 8.13.24 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #409-24: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds Under Title XX of the Social Security Act. (RESOLUTION NO. 8056) 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 to Authorize a TIF Development Agreement with 410-24 311 Ottawa Building LLC for the Renovation of 311 N. Ottawa Street Attachments: Resolution Agreement for 311 Ottawa LLC Contractor Statement for 311 Ottawa LLC Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. COUNCIL MEMO #410-24 was removed from the Agenda to be brought back at a later date. CITY MANAGER: The City Manager highlighted the Cathedral Area Preservation Meeting, Joliet Police Department promotion ceremony for Officer Ryan Shaw to the rank of Sergeant and Sergeant Kevin Sepulveda to the rank of Lieutenant, and the New Orleans North Festival. She also reminded residents of the construction on Chicago Street and encouraged residents to support the downtown businesses. The City Manager also highlighted the statue re-dedication for Officer Jonathan Walsh who lost his life in the line of duty on August 20, 2004 and asked for a moment of silence. Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Trista Brown thanked the Council for their concern for the community. She spoke regarding safety at the closed Steak n Shake location on Larkin Avenue. Jason, store manager at the Circle K, asked for an explanation for the denial of Council Memo #399-24 Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class "CG" Liquor License at 3021 Plainfield Road - Circle K. The City Manager informed the store manager a discussion can be held after the meeting. Tiara expressed her need for assistance. The City Manager referred her to Fire Chief Carey. Bob Cobb spoke regarding a Town Hall meeting held on May 18, 2023 and gunshots at a local auto dealer. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement thanked the City Manager for highlighting the Jonathon Walsh dedication. He thanked the Joliet Police Officers that are assisting with the Democratic Convention being held in Chicago. He asked staff to follow-up regarding the closed Route 66 restaurant to inquire about the possibility of it reopening. Councilman Guerrero highlighted the Blues Brothers Con Event. Councilman Hug highlighted the growing homeless problem, the Fire Department's assistance with the homeless, and how to address the homeless problem when they refuse assistance . The City Manager briefly discussed reaching out to other cities to put together a plan to address the growing number of homeless individuals. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked the Mayor and Councilwoman Quillman for their attendance at the street name dedication for Louise Coleman. She highlighted the Brown Chapel AME Back to School event, Harvey Brooks Foundation Sneaker Ball, the building and placement of micro-pantries. Councilman Mudron congratulated a police officer for assisting a stranded motorist. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the dedication of the Jonathon Walsh statue, Porch Festival in the Cathedral Area, the third Jazz and Wine Fest at Bicentennial Park, and a police officer stopping at a kid's Kool-Aid stand on Glenwood Avenue. Councilwoman Reardon expressed her gratitude for all the great things happening around the City. Mayor D'Arcy highlighted a press conference held on the dangers of vaping and the City's efforts to stop the epidemic, promotions Kevin Sepulveda and Ryan Shaw in the Police Department, Louise Coleman street naming, and Fire Buddies fundraiser project. Councilman Mudron thanked Christa Desiderio for her work as the City Clerk. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, 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 13 of 13