City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, November 19, 2024 6:30 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 19, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastoral Leader Curt Padock, St. Edward and Christ Episcopal Church, 206 N. Midland Avenue 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. Deputy Fire Chief Aaron Kozlowski recognized some fire department personnel for a September 15, 2024 call requiring life saving measures. The patient thanked the members of the fire department as well members of other departments for the great work they do . PRESENTATION: CDBG Review: Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) Program Year 2023 - Presented by Jacqueline Lozada, CDBG Program Manager Attachments: Drafted CAPER City of Joliet PY23.docx PY23 CAPER Presentation.pptx Approver Report Jacqueline Lozada, CDBG Program Manager, gave a review of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation (CAPER) program for year 2023. 2025 Capital Budget - Presented by Kevin Sing, Director of Finance Attachments: Approver Report Kevin Sing, Director of Finance, gave an overview of the 2025 Capital Budget. MAYOR: 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: Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Abdul Basit, Petitioner, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #551-24: Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class "CG" Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5555?view_id=6&redirect=true Diversity & Community Relations Councilman Guerrero gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 13, 2024 Diversity and Community Relations Committee Meeting. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked Jackie Lozada for her assistance with CDBG funding and working with the Committee for the use of the funding. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5567?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5576?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 18, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. Councilman Guerrero exited the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 Councilman Guerrero reentered the meeting at 7:13 p.m. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5572?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting - November 4, 2024 Attachments: Council Meeting Minutes - November 4, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 11.19.24 Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well Rock 3 Emergency 536-24 Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions LLC in the amount of $181,197.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 28D Rehabilitation to Great 537-24 Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $184,226.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Public Utilities Department 538-24 Portable Generator Purchase Project to Metropolitan Industries in the amount of $139,999.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to CDWG for the 2024 Getac Replacement 539-24 Program for Public Safety in the Amount of $144,412.84. Attachments: PCLH821-GetacReplacement2024.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Avolve Software for ProjectDox ePlan 540-24 Review Software Annual Renewal in the Amount of $35,400.00 Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 Attachments: 2024ePlans Current Stats.pdf Avolve ProjectDox Renewal 2024.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Granicus for Public Meeting 541-24 Management Suite Annual Renewal in the Amount of $69,885.54 Attachments: Granicus Q-385232 for Meeting Management.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the Pilcher Park (Highland Park Drive) 542-24 Culvert Repair Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the amount of $187,990.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the I-80 Des 543-24 Plaines River Bridge Community Plan to CDM Smith in an Amount Not to Exceed $392,000. Attachments: Joliet I-80 Community Plan Proposal - CDM Smith (11_04_2024) Property Acquisition Map Letter of Intent_Exhibit_Des Plaines River Bridge Target Area CDM Smith Quals Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for Preliminary 544-24 Engineering for the 2026 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $866,400.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of One (1) Bucket Truck from Custom Truck One 545-24 Source Inc. in the Amount of $157,012.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 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 AGENDA ITEMS: Award of Contract for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B - MFT 547-24 Section No. 24-00567-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $2,019,296.84 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #547-24: Award of Contract for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section No. 24-00567-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $2,019,296.84. 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 Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement 548-24 for the Alternative Water Source Program to Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in the Amount of $117,057,335.00 Attachments: awsp_stantec_amend_4_20241107_v3.pdf Approver Report Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed the cost associated with this Council Memo. Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, briefly explained how the City will be credited for upfront costs for the Alternative Water Source Program. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #548-24: Amendment No. 4 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program to Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in the Amount of $117,057,335.00. 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 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License 550-24 at 91 Airport Drive - Joliet Gas & Food Attachments: JOLIET GAS & FOOD - 91 AIRPORT DRIVE - RESOLUTION TO DENY.pdf JOLIET GAS & FOOD - 91 AIRPORT DRIVE - ORDER TO DENY.pdf JOLIET GAS & FOOD - 91 AIRPORT DRIVE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #550-24: Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 91 Airport Drive - Joliet Gas & Food. (RESOLUTION NO. 8087) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement and Councilman Larry E. Hug Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License 551-24 at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food Attachments: RIVERBOAT GAS & FOOD - 1411 RIVERBOAT CENTER DRIVE -RESOLUTION TO DENY.pdf RIVERBOAT GAS & FOOD - 1411 RIVERBOAT CENTER DRIVE - ORDER TO DENY.pdf RIVERBOAT GAS & FOOD - 1411 RIVERBOAT CENTER DRIVE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Mayor Terry D'Arcy, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to table COUNCIL MEMO #551-24: Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food to the December 3, 2024. 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 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 COUNCIL MEMO #551-24: Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food was tabled to the December 3, 2024 Council Meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 553-24 Massage Therapy Business, Located at 3078 Caton Farm Road (ZBA 2024-51) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-51 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-51 Zoning Board Minutes 10-17-2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #553-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Massage Therapy Business, Located at 3078 Caton Farm Road (ZBA 2024-51). (ORDINANCE NO. 18696) 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used 554-24 Truck Dealership, Located at 251 Republic Avenue (ZBA 2024-52) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-52 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-52 Zoning Board Minutes 10-17-2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #554-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Truck Dealership, Located at 251 Republic Avenue (ZBA 2024-52). The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 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 COUNCIL MEMO #554-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Truck Dealership, Located at 251 Republic Avenue (ZBA 2024-52) was DENIED. Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances 555-24 in Regard to Local Limits and Administrative Enforcement Remedies Attachments: 2024 Local Limits Ordinance.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #555-24: Ordinance Amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances in Regard to Local Limits and Administrative Enforcement Remedies. (ORDINANCE NO. 18697) 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 and Restating Ordinance 17928 which 556-24 Established Salary Ranges and Fringe Benefits for Non-Union Employees (Amendment to Group Health Insurance) Attachments: 2025 Insurance Renewal Ordinance Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #556-24: Ordinance Amending and Restating Ordinance 17928 which Established Salary Ranges and Fringe Benefits for Non-Union Employees (Amendment to Group Health Insurance). (ORDINANCE NO. 18698) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Nay: Councilman Joe Clement Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2024 558-24 Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section No. 24-00567-00-RS in the amount of $2,019,296.84 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #558-24: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Section No. 24-00567-00-RS in the amount of $2,019,296.84. (RESOLUTION NO. 8088) 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 (Reverend 559-24 Genevieve Brown Way) for Munroe Street, Between the Des Plaines River and Water Street Attachments: Resolution Honorary Street Name Packet - Rev Genevieve Brown (Munroe St) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #559-24: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name (Reverend Genevieve Brown Way) for Munroe Street, Between the Des Plaines River and Water Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 8089) 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 City Manager highlighted a City hosted Red Cross blood drive, 2nd Annual Active Threat and Mental Wellness Conference hosted by the Fire Department, City Hall Thanksgiving holiday closure schedule, Light Up the Holiday event, new GLOW Holiday Festival at Slammers Stadium. She wished everyone a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 19, 2024 PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Cardenas wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilman Clement discussed cleaning up advertisement signage at six-corners. He thanked the Fire Department for the quick response to address the encampment area behind Al's Steakhouse. Councilman Clement highlighted the second hurricane relief effort and the Veteran's Day Ceremony at Tezak. Councilman Guerrero highlighted an initiative to get AED equipment in small businesses throughout the City as a priority once again. Councilman Hug wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted the first District 5 community meeting, Reedwood neighbor special meeting, Helping Hands Holiday Dinner and fundraiser, Youth Empowerment Fair, and the Tutti Voice collective choir fundraiser. She announced a reward will be given for the arrest of the individual(s) who stole a 17-foot lit reindeer from Slammers Stadium. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked the firefighters present at the meeting for all they do and in honor of her birthday she thanked her mother and father for all they do for her . Councilman Mudron expressed his gratitude to the firefighters for what they do and happy thanksgiving Councilwoman Quillman highlighted police promotions, veterans' Honor Flight and encouraged everyone to thank a veteran. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Councilwoman Reardon wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Mayor D'Arcy thanked the community for their patience with all the construction and traffic troubles. He highlighted the Joliet Park District receiving a grant for electric vehicle chargers and wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. 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 10 of 10