Pre-Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, July 20, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Pre-Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (7/1/2020 to 9/30/2020) COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK Interim City Manager - Steve Jones, Interim Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 Page 1 of 1 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 Pursuant to Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan, the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity's Guidelines recommend best practices that limit an in-person meeting to 50 people or less (Council Chambers allows for 18 members of the public) while adhering to social distancing guidelines. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk PRESENTATION: 2020 Census Update - Kendall Jackson, Director of Community Development Director of Community Development Kendall Jackson gave a brief update on the 2020 Census. A brief discussion was held regarding the census yard signage. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Megan Millen, Executive Director of the Joliet Public Library, spoke in favor of Council Memo 379-20: Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement and $6,500,000 for Library Improvements and gave an update on a recent grant the State of Illinois has committed to the library's renovation. Ralph Stevens, President of the Illinois License Beverage Association for Will and Grundy County, spoke in opposition of gas stations acquiring liquor licenses. Jim Rolf, immediate past chair of City Center Partnership, spoke in favor of Council Memo 379-20. Page 1 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Public Service CONSENT AGENDA: The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of these items. Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - July 6, 2020 Regular Council Meeting - July 7, 2020 Attachments: Pre-Council Minutes 7-6-20 Council Minutes 7-7-20 Approver Report Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2020-06 Invoices Paid Approver Report Request Authorization to Engage Ice Miller LLP as Bond 379-20 Counsel for a General Obligation Bond that would borrow $4,000,000 for Vehicle Replacement and $6,500,000 for Library Improvements. Attachments: 2021_Budget_Vehicle_Replacement_Fund Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave an overview of this item, including funding of the bond. Councilman Hug requested this item be voted on separately and brief discussion was the possibility of separating the two bond requests. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Jim Murphy, Attorney, representing the petitioner of 381-20 Denial Order of Issuance of a Class "A" Liquor License at 1529 N. Broadway Street - Lambert Mobil & Convenience Store asked for the same consideration as Thornton's received for a liquor license. Mr. Murphy provided a letter to the Mayor and Council concerning a waiver of the City's ordinance. Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “A” Liquor License at 381-20 1529 N. Broadway Street - Lambert Mobil & Convenience Store Page 2 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 Attachments: LAMBERT LAMBERT RESOLUTION Approver Report Deputy Liquor Commissioner Michael O'Connell gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “A” Liquor License at 382-20 4704 Caton Farm Road- Wynn Vegas, INC. A liquor hearing was held with the Deputy Liquor Commissioner on June 17, 2020, for Wynn Vegas, INC. Attachments: WYNN WYNN RESOLUTION Approver Report Deputy Liquor Commissioner Michael O'Connell gave a brief a brief overview of this Council Memo. Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1125 Collins 383-20 Street- The Old Joliet Prison Attachments: old prison Approver Report Deputy Liquor Commissioner Michael O'Connell gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Application for a Drive-Thru Permit for a Dunkin’ Restaurant 384-20 at 800 N Raynor Avenue Attachments: revised Dunkin application-Copy 4392.890_Dunkin_6 Corners_Joliet.07.09.20.pdf singed petitions dunkin01.pdf Dunkin 800 Raynor Final Drive Thru Exhibit 6-24-20 Approver Report Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of a left turn restriction that may be added to this project. The petitioners briefly discussed site plans for this project and future development of the location including parking. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Ordinances and Resolutions Associated with Gas n Wash 386-20 Route 6 at Gougar Subdivision: Page 3 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 Annexation of 3.5 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road, Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-6-20) Annexation of .65 Acres located at the Southeast Corner of Route 6 and Gougar Road, Classification to B-3 (General Business) Zoning and Approval of an Annexation Agreement (A-7-20) Attachments: Approver Report The Interim City Manager informed Mayor and Council this is being recommended to table this item to September 15, 2020. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending the 2020 Annual Budget for the City of 388-20 Joliet and A Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus to Continue Census 2020 Community Outreach and Education Efforts Attachments: Ordinance Resolution Approving the Grant Agreement with the Metro Mayors Caucus for a Census 2020 Participation Grant Census 2020 Participation Grant Agreement FY21 Packet Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 4998 Theodore 389-20 Street from R-1 (Single-Family Residential) to B-3 (General Business) Zoning (Plan Commission Z-3-20) Attachments: Ordinance Z-3-20 Minutes Z-3-20_4998 Theodore Street Staff Report Packet Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 31, Article V - 390-20 Sewers of the Code of Ordinances Attachments: Ordinance FINAL Joliet SUO - 071320 Clean.pdf Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Page 4 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Exchange 392-20 Agreement with BNSF Railway Company Attachments: Resolution Exchange Agreement Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 393-20 Agency Low Interest Loan L175742 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase I Attachments: Resolution L175742 Loan Agreement.pdf Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of legislation requiring lead water service lines to be replaced city-wide. Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Change for 394-20 Margie Woods on Dover Street between the Canal and Youngs Avenue Attachments: Honorary Street Change Application Honorary Street Change Minutes from Land Use Resolution Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Amendment 395-20 Regarding 1599 John D. Paige Drive Attachments: Resolution Lease Agreement Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for the 396-20 Rock Run Crossings Development Page 5 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 Attachments: Resolution Dedication of Right of Way ROW EXHIBIT - Rock Run Crossings Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services 398-20 Contract to Provide Non-Invasive Roadway Temperature Sensors for the Roadways Division to Frost Control Systems in the Yearly Amount of $36,396.00 Attachments: Approver Report Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 399-20 Potholing Water Service Lines Project to D Construction Inc in the amount of $262,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for 401-20 the 2019 Roadways Resurfacing Contract C to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $49,260.62 and Payment Request No. 5 in the amount of $46,797.59 Attachments: Approver Report Request for Authorization to Approve Payment of the 2020 402-20 Wastewater Discharge NPDES Permit Fees to the Illinois EPA in the amount of $152,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Request for Authorization to Approve the Spring Lease 403-20 Payment for the 2020 Biosolids Disposal Program to Mr. Joe Bielawski in the amount of $25,725.00 Attachments: Lease Agreement Certication Ltr..docx Approver Report Request for Authorization to Enter into Amendment No.1 of 404-20 the Original Andres Medical Agreement/Contract Page 6 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2020 Attachments: Amend No. 1 Approver Report CITY MANAGER: PUBLIC COMMENTS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Loretta Hobbs expressed condolences for John Lewis. Ms. Hobbs spoke regarding Joliet Police concerns regarding Eric Lurry. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 7 of 7