Pre-Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, December 5, 2022 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Pre-Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (10/1/2022 - 12/31/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely. Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: James V. Caparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. PRESENTATION: Overview of the City’s NPDES Stormwater Quality Program Attachments: Approver Report Greg Ruddy, Public Works Director, briefly explained the NPDES Program and introduced Dan Bounds. Mr. Bounds with Baxter & Woodman gave a brief presentation on stormwater management, including new requirements issued by the IEPA. A brief discussion was held regarding the City's sewer separation program and IEPA impairment findings on Rock Run Creek. Joliet Public Library Budget - Megan Millen, Executive Director Attachments: JPL FY2023 Budget Summary JPL FY 2023 Revenues JPL FY2023 Expenses Approver Report Megan Millen, Executive Director, gave a brief overview of the services provided at the Joliet Public Library. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the new media room, access of library cards, available tutoring, increase in the tax levy request, COVID money received by the library, number of visitors, number of Joliet residents with library cards, and the libraries form of governance. Rialto Square Theatre Budget - Wade Welsh, Executive Director Page 1 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Attachments: Rialto-VenuWorks FY23 Final Budget Rialto Renovation Project - Preliminary Cost Estimate Summary Approver Report Bob Filotto, Chairman of the Rialto Authority Board, briefly discussed the requested financial assistance from the city, application for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, and introduced Wade Welsh. Mr. Welsh, Rialto Executive Director, gave a brief presentation of the Financial Snapshot, Fiscal Year 2023 Snapshot, Programming & Entertainment, Venue Improvements, and Rialto Renovations. Jen Howard, Vice President of the Rialto Board, spoke in support of the Rialto Square Theatre. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the Rialto sign, weddings and shows held, funding for theatre, cost for roof restoration, shortfalls in funding, outreach to Will County Officials for ARPA funding, insurance for the Rialto, Venueworks employees, and necessary funding from the City to support operation cost. Joliet Area Historical Museum Budget - Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director Attachments: JAHM FY2023 BUDGET Approver Report Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director, gave a lengthy presentation on updates, expansions, and exhibits at the museum, old Joliet Prison stabilization plan, public native garden at the old Joliet prison, review of events at the old Joliet prison, grant funding, upcoming Route 66 100 year celebration, and 2023 budget request from the City. A brief discussion was held regarding the house on Elizabeth Street, sale of merchandise at the prison, total gross revenues and expenditures of the Museum, and the Brown Book and Katherine Dunham. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Boise Walk spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22: Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards Street. A brief discussion was held regarding a meeting with local residents concerning Council Memo #582-22. Page 2 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Suzanna Ibarra spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22. Betsy Satcher spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22. Megan Cooper spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22. Nate Washburn, attorney on behalf of petitioner, discussed the existing quarry. Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of Council Memo #582-22. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Service CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2022 Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2022 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - November 14, 2022.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - November 15, 2022.pdf Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 576-22 for the Compass Business Park and surrounding area water and sanitary sewer infrastructure needs investigation to Strand Assoc. Inc in the amount of $67,600.00 Attachments: Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Councilman Hug explained the developer will reimburse the City for this item. Amendment No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 577-22 Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $50,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Amendment No. 2 for the 2022 Sanitary Sewer Investigation 578-22 and Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $31,500.00 Page 3 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Attachments: Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Change Order No. 1 for the Westside Wastewater Treatment 579-22 Plant Influent Lift Station Improvements Phase III to Williams Brothers Construction Inc. in the amount of $65,306.75 Attachments: Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Change Order No. 5 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer 580-22 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($37,570.11) Attachments: Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment 582-22 to the Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards Street (A-9-2022) Attachments: Resolution 1st Amedment to the Annexation Agreement Application_Annexation Agreement Amendment Blasting and Site Information Site Plan Resolution #7392_Approving An Annexation Agreement Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Public Hearing Regarding an Ordinance Approving a 583-22 Vacation of 20’ x 100’ Portion of a Public Alley South of Gross Street (V-4-22) Attachments: Vacation Ordinance Gross St Alley Plat Of Vacation V-4-22 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet V-4-22 Plan Commission Minutes 102022 Appraisal V-4-22 Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Page 4 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Public Hearing for the 2023 Fiscal Year Budget 584-22 Attachments: 2023 Proposed Budget Updated budget pages Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 586-22 2022 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, and $93,595,000 General Obligation Bonds Series 2022 of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: ORDINANCE Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service 587-22 Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year beginning January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center). Attachments: 2022 City Center SSA Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Special Service 588-22 Area Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022 and Ending December 31, 2022, in and for the 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision). Attachments: 2022 Park Hill SSA Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 589-22 Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending December 31, 2022 in and for Joliet Public Library, Will and Kendall Counties Page 5 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Attachments: 2022 Levy Ordinance -Library Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 590-22 Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2022, and Ending December 31, 2022 in and for the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: 2022 Levy Ordinance -City Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance to Include in the 2023 Annual Budget for the City 591-22 of Joliet a Discretionary Subsidy to the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto) and to the Joliet Area Historical Museum Attachments: 2022 Budget subsidy Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance Approving the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for 592-22 the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois. Attachments: 2022 Budget Approval Ordinance Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet 593-22 for the Purchase of the Property Located at 501 S. Richards Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement Attachments: 22-11-29 MPV Contract 22-11-29 MPV Lease Ordinance - MVP Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Ordinance Amending the 2022 Budget For the City of Joliet 594-22 for the Purchase of the Property Located at 515 S. Richards Street and Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Real Estate Sale Agreement and Commercial Lease Agreement Page 6 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Attachments: Ordinance - Zaffino 22-11-29 Zaffino Contract 22-11-29 Zaffino Lease Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision 596-22 A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Portion of Youngs Road Public Right of Way A Resolution Approving the Dedication of a Youngs Road Watermain Easement A Resolution Approving the Grant of Watermain and Sewer Easements on Lots 2 and 3 in the Clarius Park Subdivision A Resolution Approving the Grant of a Watermain Easement on Lot 2 in the Clarius Park Subdivision Attachments: Youngs Road ROW Dedication Resolution ResforESMTded - Youngs Road - Watermain ResforESMTded - Clarius Park - Watermain & Sewer ResforESMTded - Clarius Park - Watermain Drainage Easement 57660 ROW 57662 Easement 57663 Easement 57665 Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with 597-22 the Joliet Area Historical Museum Attachments: Resolution Agreement Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 598-22 the County of Will for the Placement of License Place Reading Cameras Located on County Highways Page 7 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 5, 2022 Attachments: Resolution Will County IGA for LPRs Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. Resolution Authorizing Certain Employees for the City of 599-22 Joliet to Sign Checks, Vouchers and Warrants to the Disbursement of City Funds Attachments: Resolution Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief overview of this item. In response to Councilman Hug's questions, the City Manager advised he would verify if a State grant has been received to cover bonds issued for improvements to the library. CITY MANAGER: The City Manager did not have any comments. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, 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: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ADJOURNMENT: Page 8 of 8