City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, November 4, 2024 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS (10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Councilman Mudron gave the invocation. PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilman Larry E. Hug Councilman Hug entered the meeting at approximately 5:43 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. PRESENTATION: Alternative Water Source Program Update - Presented by Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities Attachments: Approver Report Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher introduced Joe Johnson with Stantec to give the Alternative Water Source Program update. Joe Johnson, Vice President and Project Manager with Stantec, gave a lengthy update on the Alternative Water Source Program, which included a proposal for an upcoming 4th amendment that will move the program to the construction services phase. A lengthy discussion was held regarding Joliet's shared cost with the Grand Prairie Water Commission, land acquisitions, possibility of adding new communities to the project, current project costs meeting current budget, and efforts to minimize future changes with extensive engineering reviews. Councilman Hug entered the meeting at approximately 5:43 p.m. Proposed 2025 Budget - Presented by Kevin Sing, Director of Finance Attachments: Approver Report Kevin Sing, Director of Finance, gave a brief presentation on the proposed 2025 City budget. A brief discussion was held regarding one-on-one meetings with Council and a Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 loan to the library. MAYOR: Proclamation Recognizing Jim Torri for His Loyal and Dedicated Service to the City of Joliet Attachments: Proclamation Recognizing Jim Torri Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation recognizing Jim Torri for his loyal and dedicated service to the City of Joliet. Jim Torri thanked everyone for their recognition and support over the course of his career. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: Appointments to the Plan Commission Attachments: Appointments to the Plan Commission.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to appoint Wendell Martin, replacing Marc Rousonelous, and Michael Turk, replacing John Dillon, to the Plan Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Cardenas gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the October 23, 2024 Land Use and Economic Development Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5551?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Assets Councilwoman Ibarra gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the October 21, 2024 Public Assets Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5549?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the November 4, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Lt. Bob Desiderio gave a lengthy presentation of the Mobile Command Center proposed in Council Memo #526-24: Purchase of (1) Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00. A brief discussion was held regarding the customization of the mobile unit. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5557?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the November 4, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5553?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting - October 15, 2024 Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Attachments: Council Meeting Minutes - October 15, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 11.04.24 Approver Report 2025 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule Attachments: 2025 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2024 Lumec Materials Purchase 513-24 Order No. 1 to Signify North America Corporation in the amount of $59,700.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Roofing Envelope Replacement at 514-24 the Joliet Area Historical Museum to Adler Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. in the Amount of $107,400.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Joliet 515-24 Union Station Grand Ballroom Ceiling Painting Project to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the Amount of $67,625.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for a Weil McLain 516-24 Boiler for Joliet Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc. in the Amount of $62,769.10 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Firefighter Turnout Gear from Air One 517-24 Equipment, Inc. for the Years 2025 - 2027 Attachments: Air One Pricing Air One Turnout Gear Quote Approver Report Purchase of Eight (8) LP35s (Cardiac Monitors), Six (6) 6507 518-24 Power Pro 2s, High Config (Cots), and Six (6) MTS Power Loads (Auto Cot Loaders) for the City of Joliet Fire Department from Stryker Medical in the amount of $660,871.50. Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Attachments: Stryker 1 Stryker 2 Approver Report Request to Approve the Purchase of One (1) Ford Expedition 519-24 from Morrow Brothers Ford for $59,740.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long 520-24 Term Control Plan Phase IV- Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators to D Construction Inc. in the amount of $168,441.10 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Sewer Cleaning and 521-24 Televising Program to National Power Rodding in the amount of $28,560.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 MFT Resurfacing Contract 522-24 C - Section No. 23-00561-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $20,150.86, and Payment No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $66,646.17 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Annual Software Payment for the Sensus Analytics, 523-24 RNI SAAS Systems, and Sensus Customer Portal to Core & Main LP in the amount of $92,156.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment for “Non-specialized” Soil Disposal to 524-24 Waste Management Inc. in the amount of $30,862.00 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: Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy AGENDA ITEM: Purchase of (1) Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty 526-24 Vehicles for $1,605,935.00 Attachments: Mobile Command Center Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #526-24: Purchase of (1) Mobile Command Center from LDV Specialty Vehicles for $1,605,935.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Restaurant 528-24 at 600 Collins Street Attachments: 600 Collins Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 600 Collins Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Request Letter.pdf 600 Collins Dunkin Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf Approver Report Ashish Patel, owner of Dunkin Donuts at six-corners and petitioner, spoke regarding the proposed drive thru permit at 600 Collins Street. A brief discussion was held regarding the need for a functioning restaurant at this location and the Collins Street Neighborhood Council being in favor of the restaurant. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #528-24: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Dunkin Restaurant at 600 Collins Street. Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement with the 530-24 Joliet Park District for the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) Culvert Repair Project Attachments: Resolution Final Easement Agreement with City of Joliet 2024 1011.docx Exh. A Easement Plat Final 07-16-24 City of Joliet Pilcher Park.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #530-24: Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement with the Joliet Park District for the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) Culvert Repair Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 8081) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Declaring Four Parcels of Real Estate as Surplus 531-24 and Directing the Sale Thereof Attachments: Resolution Exhibit_Surplus.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #531-24: Resolution Declaring Four Parcels of Real Estate as Surplus and Directing the Sale Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Thereof. (RESOLUTION NO. 8082) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an 532-24 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to accept Grant Funds Available under the 9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program (SGP) Attachments: Resolution ETSB IGA Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #532-24: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) to accept Grant Funds Available under the 9-1-1 Surcharge Grant Program (SGP). (RESOLUTION NO. 8083) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution for the City of Joliet and Fairmont Community 533-24 Partnership Group, Inc. Partnership Agreement for the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer and Community Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution Fairmont Community Partnership Group Partnership Agreement_gal edits 10-24-24.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #533-24: Resolution for the City of Joliet and Fairmont Community Partnership Group, Inc. Partnership Agreement Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 for the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer and Community Improvements Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 8084) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental 534-24 Agreement between the County of Will and the City of Joliet for Funding of Improvements for the Fairmont Sewer System Attachments: Resolution IGA WC-COJ Sewer Improvements 102824.doc Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #534-24: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Will and the City of Joliet for Funding of Improvements for the Fairmont Sewer System. (RESOLUTION NO. 8085) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Accepting a General Operating Support and 535-24 Youth Employment in the Arts Grant from the Illinois Arts Council for the 2025 Grant Fiscal Year. Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #535-24: Resolution Accepting a General Operating Support and Youth Employment in the Arts Grant from the Illinois Arts Council for the 2025 Grant Fiscal Year.. (RESOLUTION NO. 8086) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy CITY MANAGER: The City Manager gave a brief update on downtown construction. She highlighted her participation as "Principal for a Day", upcoming Fall blood drive at City Hall, recent Fire Department promotions, the recognition of six paramedics at Ascension St. Joseph's Second Annual Barna Brain Breakfast, and Veteran's Day. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Cardenas thanked all the veterans and wished everyone a Happy Veteran's Day and encouraged everyone to vote. Councilman Clement wished his daughter a Happy Birthday. He highlighted the World Series in New York and meeting former Vice President Mike Pence, and hurricane relief efforts. Councilman Guerrero thanked Jim Torri for his remarks regarding opportunities in Joliet. He highlighted the hometown heroes veterans' celebration recognizing Joseph Bellman and encouraged everyone to exercise their right to vote. Councilman Hug thanked all the veterans and encouraged everyone to vote. He requested that the Director of Economic Development give an overview of the what has been going on with new development. Councilwoman Ibarra reminded District 5 residents of a community meeting at Bicentennial Park. She highlighted the Men Who Cook Event, Harvey Brooks Foundation Health Event, St. Pat's Neighborhood Council meeting, Reedwood Neighborhood Council Halloween party, ribbon cutting for the downtown Music Box project, and Spirit with Spirits event. Councilwoman Ibarra encouraged everyone to vote and congratulated Wendell Martin and Michael Turk on their appointments to the Plan Commission. Councilman Mudron thanked Jim Torri for his service to the City. He congratulated the Joliet Public Library for receiving the NASA display. Councilman Mudron thanked all the veterans and encouraged everyone to vote. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the street renaming for Earl D'Amico, rededication of Route 66 Park and Broadway greenway, Collin Street and Reedwood neighborhood meetings, artists work downtown, and treat-or-treaters on Western Avenue. She thanked all the veterans and encouraged everyone to vote. Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 4, 2024 Councilwoman Reardon thanked Jim Torri for his service and wished her son a Happy Birthday. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Page 11 of 11