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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 7, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT (1/1/2025 - 3/31/2025) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS 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 January 7, 2025 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, Fire and Police Chaplain 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: Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie and City Clerk Lauren O'Hara. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: . Remove Council Memo # 28 25: Authorization to Fund Predevelopment Loan Draw 10 to Riverwalk Homes LLC in the amount of $298,366.77 from Consent Agenda to be voted on separately. 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, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Trista Brown spoke regarding the appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. Larry Crawford spoke regarding his petition for City At Large Councilperson. He also spoke regarding Council Memo #42-25: Ordinance Approving a $3,500,000 Loan Agreement with the Joliet Public Library. A resident spoke regarding the appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding the appointments to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Page 1 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Cardenas gave a brief overview and explanation of the items discussed at the December 18, 2024 Land Use & Economic Development Committee meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5618?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave a brief overview and explanation of the items discussed at the January 7, 2025 Public Safety Committee meeting. A brief discuss was held regarding the proposal of a new community emergency response program presented by EMA Director John Lukancic. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5629?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview and explanation of the items discussed at the January 6, 2025 Public Service Committee meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5626?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - December 16, 2024 Council Meeting - December 17, 2024 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - December 16, 2024.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - December 17, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 1-7-25.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Aluminum Sulfate Purchase 1-25 to USALCO, LLC in the Amount of $760,370.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Manganese Sulfate Chemical 2-25 Page 2 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the Amount of $282,030.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Bulk Polymer Purchase to 3-25 Polydyne Inc. in the Amount of $152,250.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Sodium Permanganate 4-25 Chemical Purchase to Carus Corporation in the Amount of $359,382.72 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Blended Phosphate Chemical 5-25 Purchase to Carus Corporation in the Amount of $131,040.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite 6-25 Purchase to Hawkins Inc. in the Amount of $101,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Sodium BiSulfite Purchase to 7-25 Alexander Chemical in the Amount of $52,080.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of the 2025 Public Utilities Department Electrical 8-25 Maintenance Services Contract to Elliott Electric Inc. in the Amount of $278,320.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 23D Emergency Repairs to 9-25 Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $80,605.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for 10-25 Pre-Treatment Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $120,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve the 2024-2025 Bulk Salt Purchase with the State of 11-25 Illinois and Morton Salt at the Prorated Unit Price of $67.52 Per Ton Page 3 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Attachments: Resolution 7992.pdf Approver Report Purchase of Anti-Icing / Deicing Fluids for the 2024-2025 12-25 Snow Removal Season Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 13-25 for 2024 Water and Sewer Financial Planning Services to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the Amount of $21,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 for the Phase III Engineering Services for 14-25 the Joliet / IL 53 at Emerald Drive Project- Section No. 18-00516-00-CH to Jacob & Hefner Associates Inc. in the Amount of $16,200.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement 15-25 for the Design of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $30,625.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Parks Avenue (Liberty Street - 16-25 Elwood Avenue) Roadway Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Decrease in the Amount of ($104,468.51) and Payment Estimate No. 3 and Final in the Amount of $17,957.61 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - 17-25 N. Center Street) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $18,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb 18-25 Replacement Project - Contract B to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the Amount of $55,761.89, and Payment No. 3 in the Amount of $68,658.02 Page 4 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Wallace Street Roadway 19-25 Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 23-00554-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. a Decrease in the Amount of ($31,403.09) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $35,784.60 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Forest Park Phase 3 Water Main 20-25 Improvements Project to M & J Underground Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($440,548.72) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Garnsey Park Phase 5A Water 21-25 Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($267,010.93) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Hickory Creek East Water Main 22-25 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($772,015.73) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Idylside Water Main 23-25 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of ($191,173.14) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Plainfield Road (Theodore St. to 24-25 Black Rd.) Water Main Improvements Project on Behalf of Austin Tyler Construction for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Varnado Park Main 25-25 Improvements Project on behalf of Steve Spiess Construction in the Amount of $106,029.50 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the West Park Water Main 26-25 Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($465,522.93) Page 5 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 3 for the Broadway Street (West Marion 27-25 Street - West Jefferson Street) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 23-00557-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. for a Decrease in the Amount of ($17,226.37) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $53,479.75 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment for the Well 27D Pump Repairs and Motor 29-25 Purchase to Layne Christensen Company Inc. in the Amount of $193,109.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment for Emergency Repairs to the Des Plaines 30-25 River Crossing Water Main to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $573,670.69 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: 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 Authorization to Fund Predevelopment Loan Draw 10 to 28-25 Riverwalk Homes LLC in the amount of $298,366.77 Attachments: Riverwalk Homes LLC Draw 10 Approver Report Councilman Hug and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie briefly discussed the initial settlement agreement and redevelopment of the property. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #28-25: Authorization to Fund Predevelopment Loan Draw 10 to Riverwalk Homes LLC in the amount of $298,366.77. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract for the 2025 Biosolids Disposal Contract 32-25 to New Era Spreading Inc. in the Amount of $2,425,240.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #32-25: Award of Contract for the 2025 Biosolids Disposal Contract to New Era Spreading Inc. in the Amount of $2,425,240.00. 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 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks 34-25 Restaurant at 16301 S. Boulevard Place, Unit 101 Attachments: 16301 Boulevard Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 16301 Boulevard Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf 16301 Boulevard Starbucks Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #34-25: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 16301 S. Boulevard Place, Unit 101. 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 7 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS: Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 0.43 36-25 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street. (A-7-24) Attachments: Resolution - Annexation Agreement_SWC Woodruff Road & McKay Street Plat of Annexation Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Annexation Agreement 11.21.2024 Plan Commission Minutes 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. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #36-25: Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street. (A-7-24). (RESOLUTION NO. 8097) 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with the Annexation of 0.43 Acres 38-25 Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street. (A-7-24) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street to an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. (A-7-24) Page 8 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Contractor Shop, a B-3 (General Business District) Use, in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street. (ZBA 2024-58) Attachments: Annexation Ordinance Annexation Zoning Class Ordinance Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2024-58 Plat of Annexation Annexation Agreement.docx Conceptual Site Plan Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Plan Commission Minutes 11.21.2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Staff Report Packet Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 11-21-24 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #38-25: Ordinances Associated with the Annexation of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street. (A-7-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18708) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 0.43 Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street to an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District. (A-7-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18709) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Contractor Shop, a B-3 (General Business District) Use, in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at the Southwest Corner of Woodruff Road and McKay Street. (ZBA 2024-58). (ORDINANCE NO. 18710) 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, Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 9 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Ordinance Establishing the Comprehensive Plan Advisory 39-25 Committee for the City of Joliet Attachments: Ordinance - Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman motioned to table this item. Councilwoman Ibarra shared her support of the Mayor and the Comprehensive Plan and dissatisfaction at the processes of choosing committee members and representation of her District. Councilman Hug voted to second this item be tabled. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the tabling of this item, affirming this item is to approve the formation of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee, overview of the tasks that will be given to the members of the Committee to accomplish, and other opportunities for involvement with the committee. Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Hug rescinded their vote to table 39-25 Ordinance Establishing the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee for the City of Joliet. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #39-25: Ordinance Establishing the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee for the City of Joliet with appointments to the Committee as a separate vote on the Agenda. (ORDINANCE NO. 18711) 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 Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an 40-25 Automotive Repair Business, Located at 206 S. Boulder Avenue (ZBA 2024-53) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-53 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-53 and 2024-54 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 11-21-24 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #40-25: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automotive Repair Business, Page 10 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Located at 206 S. Boulder Avenue (ZBA 2024-53). (ORDINANCE NO. 18712) 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 Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 41-25 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: 2024 GO Bond Abatement Ordinance Approver Report Finance Director Kevin Sing gave a brief explanation of this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #41-25: Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. (ORDINANCE NO. 18713) 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 Approving a $3,500,000 Loan Agreement with the 42-25 Joliet Public Library Attachments: Library Loan Ordinance Library Loan Agreement Approver Report A lengthy discussion was held regarding the City lending money to the library. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #42-25: Ordinance Approving a $3,500,000 Loan Agreement with the Joliet Public Library. (ORDINANCE NO. 18714) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilman Joe Clement Ordinances Associated with the Preliminary Planned Unit 43-25 Development of Vista Ridge Subdivision An Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Vista Ridge Subdivision An Ordinance Approving Zoning Reclassification of Part of 8301 Caton Farm Road from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District and an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District to an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District and from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District to an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD_Vista Ridge Preliminary PUD Plat Vista Ridge Subdivision Updated Elevations Ordinance - Zoning Reclassification Vista Ridge Zoning Plat - Vista Ridge Subdivision PUD-9-10-11-24 & Z-1-24_Staff Report (Vista Ridge) Packet_DEC 12_v2 Dec 12 2024 Plan Commission Minutes Nov 21 2024 Plan Commission Minutes Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the pricing on the proposed homes in this development. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #43-25: Ordinances Associated with the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Vista Ridge Subdivision An Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Vista Ridge Subdivision (ORDINANCE NO. 18715) An Ordinance Approving Zoning Reclassification of Part of 8301 Caton Farm Road from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District and an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District to an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District and from an R-1B (Single-Family Residential) Zoning Page 12 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 District to an R-4 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District. (ORDINANCE NO. 18716) 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 Authorizing the Termination of the Lease 44-25 Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Mygrain Brewing Company, LLC Attachments: Ordinance.docx Lease Termination Agreement .1.pdf Asset Purchase Agreement - MyGrain City of Joliet .5 (002).docx Bill of Sale.1.pdf Approver Report At Councilman Cement's request, Dustin Anderson, Community Development Director, gave a brief overview of the Agreement between the City of Joliet and MyGrain Brewing Company and the termination of said Agreement. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #44-25: Ordinance Authorizing the Termination of the Lease Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Mygrain Brewing Company, LLC. (ORDINANCE NO. 18717) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug APPOINTMENTS: Reappointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Attachments: Reappointment Memo_ to Police and Fire Board.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to reappoint Quinn Adamowski to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. Page 13 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 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 Appointment to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Attachments: Appointment to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee.pdf Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the members proposed for appointment to the Committee and the tabling of these appointments. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to table the appointments of Elaine Bottomley, Cesar Cardenas, Nora Gruenberg, Jen Howard, Wendell Martin, Hugh O'Hara, Doug Pryor, Steve Randich, J.D. Ross, Theresa Rouse, Diana Viveros, and Damon Zdunich to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee to the January 21, 2025 Council Meeting. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to appoint Elaine Bottomley, Cesar Cardenas, Nora Gruenberg, Jen Howard, Wendell Martin, Hugh O'Hara, Doug Pryor, Steve Randich, J.D. Ross, Theresa Rouse, Diana Viveros, and Damon Zdunich to the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman CITY MANAGER: The City Clerk gave the City Manager report in her absence. She gave a brief update on the Page 14 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 downtown construction. She highlighted a water main break outside of City Hall, quarterly workshops conducted by the City's Emergency and Disaster Management Department, and closure of City Hall in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Betty Washington spoke regarding the 2007 Quality of Life Plan. Trista Brown spoke regarding communication she had with a local store owner. A member of Black Lives Matter - Will County spoke regarding Joliet Police Department excessive force. In response to Dr. Glenda McCullum question regarding Council Memo #41-25: Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2024 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois, Mr. Sing clarified this memo. Karl Ferrell spoke regarding excessive force by the Joliet Police Department, Police Department policies, and citizen's involvement in committees. A resident spoke regarding the loss of a loved one and training police officers in the area of mental health. A resident spoke in opposition of turning the downtown parking lot into a city center square . MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Quillman wished everyone a Happy New Year. Councilman Mudron highlighted a ribbon cutting for Joliet Central High School. Councilwoman Ibarra spoke regarding the benefits that come from disharmony amongst the Council. Councilman Hug wished everyone a Happy New Year. Councilman Guerrero echoed comments expressed by Councilwoman Ibarra and interest of the community in the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee. Councilman Clement briefly discussed the use of Chicago Street during downtown construction and repaving roads after water main construction. Mayor D'Arcy spoke regarding the passion of the residents and wished everyone a wonderful 2025. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adjourn. Page 15 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 7, 2025 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 16 of 16