City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, December 3, 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 December 3, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Kurt Hoover, Messiah Lutheran Church, 40 Houbolt Road PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero 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 Mayor Terry D'Arcy, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Cardenas gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 25, 2024 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5587?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting. At Councilman Clement's request, Police Chief Evans gave a year-to-date update on the 2024 crime statistics. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5599?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, December 2, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5595?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2024 Council Meeting Minutes - November 19, 2024 Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 12.03.24 Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025-2028 Snow Removal for the 560-24 City of Joliet Commuter, City Center, and Municipal Parking Lots Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Elgin Avenue Road Repair Project 561-24 to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $48,367.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Ottawa Street / Joliet Street 562-24 Streetscape Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $10,460.07 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Stone Street (Center - Hickory) 563-24 Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00556-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 of ($54,149.90) and Payment Request No. 3 and Final in the Amount of $42,933.39 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - 564-24 Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of ($36,433.27) and Payment Request No. 3 and Final in the Amount of $33,813.57 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park Phase 5B Water 565-24 Main Improvements Project on Behalf of Construction by Camco, Inc. in the Amount of $504,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Pavement Marking Program 566-24 - MFT Section No. 24-00566-00-ST to Superior Road Striping Inc. in the Amount of ($12,542.60) and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $21,827.50 Attachments: Approver Report Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 for the Cathedral Area 567-24 Phase 1A Water Main Improvements Project on Behalf of Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($263,570.50) Attachments: Approver Report Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 for the Cathedral Area 568-24 Phase 1B Water Main Improvements Project on Behalf of Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($204,263.16) Attachments: Approver Report Final Balancing Change Order No. 1 for the Bridal Wreath 569-24 Acres Water Main Improvements Project on Behalf of Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($280,935.26) Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Two (2) Trailers for Haz-Mat use for the Joliet 570-24 Fire Department from Morris Trailer for $64,904.00 Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Two (2) Complete Horton Ambulances from 571-24 Foster Coach in the Amount of $764,878.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Clement, 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero AGENDA ITEM: Purchase of Four (4) Complete Horton Ambulances from 573-24 Foster Coach in the Amount of $1,529,756.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #573-24: Purchase of Four (4) Complete Horton Ambulances from Foster Coach in the Amount of $1,529,756.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Award of Contract for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract C to 574-24 Gallagher Asphalt in the Amount of $2,669,777.47 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #574-24: Award of Contract for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract C to Gallagher Asphalt in the Amount of $2,669,777.47. Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Award of Contact for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract D to 575-24 Gallagher Asphalt in the Amount of $2,592,888.98 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #575-24: Award of Contact for the 2024 Resurfacing Contract D to Gallagher Asphalt in the Amount of $2,592,888.98. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing for the Consolidated Annual Performance 577-24 and Evaluation Report (CDBG) Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. Public Hearing for the 2024 Property Tax Levy 578-24 Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. Steve Kemnetz spoke in opposition of the increase to property taxes. Dillon Harrison spoke in opposition of the increase to property taxes. Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Eugene Moretti spoke in opposition of the increase to property taxes. Alan Oder spoke in opposition of the increase to property taxes. Kathy Garthus spoke in opposition of the increase to property taxes. No further public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 579-24 Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024, and Ending December 31, 2024 in and for the City of Joliet Public Library, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: 2024 Levy Ordinance -Library Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #579-24: Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024, and Ending December 31, 2024 in and for the City of Joliet Public Library, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. (ORDINANCE NO. 18699) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Joe Clement and Councilman Larry E. Hug Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 580-24 Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 in and for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: 2024 Levy Ordinance -City Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #580-24: Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024 in and for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. (ORDINANCE NO. 18700) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Public Hearing for the 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for 581-24 the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: 2025 Draft Proposed Budget 11.20.24 Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. Kevin Sing explained the proposed budget was posted to the City's website and is available for viewing in the City Clerk's Office. Alan Oder brief spoke regarding the City's funding of the Rialto Square Theatre. Dillon Harrison thanked the Mayor for clarifying the tax increase. Eugene Morsetti clarified his previous comments and complemented the Joliet Police Department on their professionalism. No further public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the City of 583-24 Joliet and the Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), Life Rings with Cabinets and Alarms, and Office Space Reconfigurations at Fire Stations 1 and 6 Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance for Capital Expenditures Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #583-24: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and the Purchase of Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), Life Rings with Cabinets and Alarms, and Office Space Reconfigurations at Fire Stations 1 and 6. (ORDINANCE NO. 18701) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding 585-24 between the City of Joliet and Joliet Township Attachments: Resolution MOU Joliet Township and COJ.docx Executed - Forest Park Community Center PY21 Agreement.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #585-24: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Joliet and Joliet Township. (RESOLUTION NO. 8090) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 586-24 the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for the Design, Operation, and Maintenance of an Advanced Traffic Management System Attachments: Resolution IDOT Joliet ATMS IGA - FINAL.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug gave a brief explanation of this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #586-24: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for the Design, Operation, and Maintenance of an Advanced Traffic Management System. (RESOLUTION NO. 8091) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Funds for the Stone 587-24 Street (Center Street - Hickory Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00556-00-FP Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #587-24: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Funds for the Stone Street (Center Street - Hickory Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00556-00-FP. (RESOLUTION NO. 8092) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Funds for the 588-24 Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 MFT Section No. 21-00536-00-FP Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #588-24: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Funds for the Harwood Street (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) Roadway Improvement Project - 2021 MFT Section No. 21-00536-00-FP. (RESOLUTION NO. 8093) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Funds for the Curtis 589-24 Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 Avenue (Raynor Avenue - Wilcox Street) 2021 Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00538-00-FP Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #589-24: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Funds for the Curtis Avenue (Raynor Avenue - Wilcox Street) 2021 Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00538-00-FP. (RESOLUTION NO. 8094) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanked residents for their participation in the meeting, staff for their work on the budget and agendas, Megan Millen and the Library Board Members, and Police Chief Evans and the Police Department. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Reardon highlighted the Glow Holiday Event and Light-Up the Holidays Parade. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the Light-Up the Holidays Parade, Councilwoman Ibarra wished Dr. Liz Protich's granddaughter a Happy Birthday and thanked everyone for the birthday wishes. She thanked the Mayor for being the Mayor that he is and Mr. Komnetz for his service to our country. Councilman Hug briefly discussed the library portion of the budget and requested the City attorney research the possibility of the library being their own district. Councilman Clement requested yard signs be cleaned up and discussed the state of the economy and the tax levies. Mayor D'Arcy highlighted the Holiday Parade and Glow Event. He thanked the residents for their comments and discussed the leadership doing a better job of communicating. ADJOURNMENT: Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 3, 2024 A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Page 11 of 11