Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · March 1, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, March 1, 2021
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (1/1/2021 - 3/31/2021)
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2021
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 1, 2021
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 has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
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 Bettye Gavin, Councilman
Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry
Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman
Michael F. Turk
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
<p>No email comments were received, and no one was present to speak.</p>
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Combined Council Meeting - February 16, 2021
Attachments: Combined Council Meeting - February 16, 2021
Approver Report
Invoices Paid Report - December 2020
Attachments: 2020-12 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 104-21
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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Award of Contract for the Emergency East Duncan Throttle 105-21
Pipe Replacement to Construction by Camco in the amount
of $39,999.99
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2021 Contract Extension for the 2020-2022 Lawn Mowing 106-21
Services Program - Utilities to Beary Landscape
Management in the amount of $116,560.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for Department of Public 107-21
Utilities Safety Consulting Services - 2021 with Sheffield
Safety and Loss Control in the amount of $177,575.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for the 2021 Sanitary 108-21
Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation Program with RJN
Group in the amount of $498,788.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 - 2021 Snow Removal 109-21
Season of the 2020 - 2024 Snow Removal Contract for the
Downtown City Center Area and the Commuter Lot Area to
Georges Landscaping in the amount of $32,830.00 and Snow
Systems in the amount of $36,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Payment for Contractor Snow Removal for the February 4-5, 110-21
2021 and February 15-16, 2021 Snow Storms to Various
Contractors in the amount of $168,872.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2941 W. Jefferson 112-21
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Street- Wheel and Brew.
Attachments: wheel and brew
Approver Report
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Gabriella Shanahan gave a brief overview of this
Council Memo.
Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 1115 Plainfield 113-21
Road- Supermercado Las Palmas.
Attachments: supermercado
Approver Report
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Gabriella Shanahan gave a brief overview of this
Council Memo.
Transfer of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1530 Commerce 114-21
Lane- Heroes West Sports Grill.
Attachments: heroes
Approver Report
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Gabriella Shanahan gave a brief overview of this
Council Memo.
Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 4200 W. Jefferson 115-21
Street- Joe’s Bar.
Attachments: joes
Approver Report
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Gabriella Shanahan gave a brief overview of this
Council Memo. She stated there was a clerical error in the title of this memo;
however, the memo is correct this item is a transfer of a Class "B" Liquor
License.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
Ordinance Establishing the 2021 Joliet Special Service Area 117-21
No. 1 - Charity Avenue (Nowell Avenue - 120’ East of Helen
Avenue) / Helen Avenue (Doris Avenue - Charity Avenue)
Attachments: ORDINANCE - SSA 1 - CHARITY - HELEN
Charity SSA Spreadsheet
Charity Plat
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Establishing the 2021 Joliet Special Service Area 118-21
No. 2 - Harwood Street (Sterling Avenue - Cass Street)
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Attachments: ORDINANCE - SSA 2 - HARWOOD
Harwood SSA Spreadsheet
Harwood Plat
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinances Associated with 1101 N. Broadway Street 120-21
Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Variation of Use
(Ord No. 7912) to expand the previously permitted use
(automobile service garage) to include light truck/ tractor
cab tire repair, a B-3 (General Business) use, in an R-2
(Single Family Residential) zoning district (ZBA 2021-01)
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a light truck/
tractor cab tire repair and maintenance (ZBA 2021-02)
Attachments: Var use ord _1101 N. Broadway
Special Use Permit 1101 N. Broadway Street
ZBA_01.21.21 Meeting Minutes
Public Comment 2
ZBA 2021-01 02_1101 N. Broadway_staff report packet
Approver Report
The City Manager stated this item was withdrawn per the request of the
petitioner.
Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 121-21
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance accepting an Easement associated with the 122-21
Garnsey Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement
Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR
Attachments: ORDINANCE - GARNSEY AVENUE
Exhibit A - Garnsey Easement
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 and Establishing Article IV, 123-21
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Program, Section 23-65,
Truck Terminal Facilities of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Proposed PILOT Ordinance - Truck Terminal
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 and Establishing Article IV, 124-21
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Program, Section 23-64,
Truck Parking of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Proposed PILOT Ordinance - Truck Parking
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Adding Chapter 26 Article X, Section 26-211, 125-21
Mailboxes Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: mailboxord
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 32, Article I, Section 32-13, 126-21
Laser Sights Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: laserord
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement 128-21
Between Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois
Attachments: Resolution
HOME Agreement
Exhibit A - Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Program Manual
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name for 129-21
Timmothy D. Bailey, M.D. on Grant Street between Wilson
Avenue and Baker Avenue
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Attachments: Timmothy Bailey, M.D. Honorary Street Name Change -
attachments
Resolution
Minutes (9)
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Authorizing the Conveyance of Neighborhood 130-21
Stabilization Program (NSP) Property at 201 S. Ottawa Street
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A
201 S Ottawa St - Appraisal
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
No email comments were received, and no one was present to speak.
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Bettye
Gavin, to adjourn COUNCIL MEMO #[FILE_NR]: [FILE_TITLE]. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman
Michael F. Turk
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of
Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be
accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda &
Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at
their convenience.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (1/1/2021 - 3/31/2021)
COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE
COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, March 1, 2021 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
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 has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an
opportunity to speak.
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:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final March 1, 2021
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public
Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and
answer period and staff and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of
the public speaking procedures; please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council
shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Combined Council Meeting - February 16, 2021
Attachments: Combined Council Meeting - February 16, 2021
Approver Report
Invoices Paid Report - December 2020
Attachments: 2020-12 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 104-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Emergency East Duncan Throttle Pipe 105-21
Replacement to Construction by Camco in the amount of
$39,999.99
Attachments: Approver Report
2021 Contract Extension for the 2020-2022 Lawn Mowing Services 106-21
Program - Utilities to Beary Landscape Management in the amount
of $116,560.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final March 1, 2021
Professional Services Agreement for Department of Public Utilities 107-21
Safety Consulting Services - 2021 with Sheffield Safety and Loss
Control in the amount of $177,575.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer 108-21
Investigation and Rehabilitation Program with RJN Group in the
amount of $498,788.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 - 2021 Snow Removal Season of 109-21
the 2020 - 2024 Snow Removal Contract for the Downtown City
Center Area and the Commuter Lot Area to Georges Landscaping
in the amount of $32,830.00 and Snow Systems in the amount of
$36,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Payment for Contractor Snow Removal for the February 4-5, 2021 110-21
and February 15-16, 2021 Snow Storms to Various Contractors in
the amount of $168,872.00
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2941 W. Jefferson 112-21
Street- Wheel and Brew.
Attachments: wheel and brew
Approver Report
Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 1115 Plainfield Road- 113-21
Supermercado Las Palmas.
Attachments: supermercado
Approver Report
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Transfer of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1530 Commerce Lane- 114-21
Heroes West Sports Grill.
Attachments: heroes
Approver Report
Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 4200 W. Jefferson Street- 115-21
Joe’s Bar.
Attachments: joes
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public
Comments” web page.
Ordinance Establishing the 2021 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 117-21
- Charity Avenue (Nowell Avenue - 120’ East of Helen Avenue) /
Helen Avenue (Doris Avenue - Charity Avenue)
Attachments: ORDINANCE - SSA 1 - CHARITY - HELEN
Charity SSA Spreadsheet
Charity Plat
Approver Report
Ordinance Establishing the 2021 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 118-21
- Harwood Street (Sterling Avenue - Cass Street)
Attachments: ORDINANCE - SSA 2 - HARWOOD
Harwood SSA Spreadsheet
Harwood Plat
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
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Ordinances Associated with 1101 N. Broadway Street 120-21
Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Variation of Use (Ord
No. 7912) to expand the previously permitted use (automobile
service garage) to include light truck/ tractor cab tire repair, a B-3
(General Business) use, in an R-2 (Single Family Residential)
zoning district (ZBA 2021-01)
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit for a light truck/ tractor
cab tire repair and maintenance (ZBA 2021-02)
Attachments: Var use ord _1101 N. Broadway
Special Use Permit 1101 N. Broadway Street
ZBA_01.21.21 Meeting Minutes
Public Comment 2
ZBA 2021-01 02_1101 N. Broadway_staff report packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 121-21
Attachments: Ordinance
Exhibit A
Approver Report
Ordinance accepting an Easement associated with the Garnsey 122-21
Avenue over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT
Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR
Attachments: ORDINANCE - GARNSEY AVENUE
Exhibit A - Garnsey Easement
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 and Establishing Article IV, 123-21
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Program, Section 23-65, Truck
Terminal Facilities of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Proposed PILOT Ordinance - Truck Terminal
Approver Report
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 23 and Establishing Article IV, 124-21
Payment in Lieu of Taxes (Pilot) Program, Section 23-64, Truck
Parking of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Proposed PILOT Ordinance - Truck Parking
Approver Report
Ordinance Adding Chapter 26 Article X, Section 26-211, Mailboxes 125-21
Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: mailboxord
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 32, Article I, Section 32-13, Laser 126-21
Sights Ordinance of the Code of Ordinances
Attachments: laserord
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Authorizing a HOME Subrecipient Agreement Between 128-21
Will County, Illinois and the City of Joliet, Illinois
Attachments: Resolution
HOME Agreement
Exhibit A - Scope of Services
Exhibit B - Program Manual
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name for Timmothy D. 129-21
Bailey, M.D. on Grant Street between Wilson Avenue and Baker
Avenue
Attachments: Timmothy Bailey, M.D. Honorary Street Name Change -
attachments
Resolution
Minutes (9)
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing the Conveyance of Neighborhood 130-21
Stabilization Program (NSP) Property at 201 S. Ottawa Street
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A
201 S Ottawa St - Appraisal
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.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or
dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)).
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or
more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)).
LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of
the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for
the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)).
PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on
behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)).
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of
Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be
accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda &
Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at
their convenience.
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