Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · June 5, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, June 5, 2023
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO (5/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
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: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina
Spano.
PRESENTATION:
Joliet City Square Public Survey by Eva-Marie Tropper,
Director of Community Development
Attachments: Approver Report
Director of Community Development Eva-Marie Tropper gave an overview of
design goals, engagement timeline, design concepts, public survey, and next
steps for the Joliet City Square.
A brief discussion was held regarding communication with neighborhood
organizations to get their public input, project cost estimate, and a funding gap
for this project.
MAYOR:
Proclamation Recognizing Payton Fraser
Attachments: Payton Fraser Proclamation
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Amy Sanchez spoke in opposition of Council Memo #273-23: Ordinance Approving a Special
Use Permit to Allow a Temporary Staffing Agency, Located at 235 Collins Street (ZBA
2023-13).
Tanya Arias spoke in opposition of Council Memo #273-23.
Inspector General Sean Connoly gave a brief update on the Dunn investigation . A brief
discussion was held concerning all the cases heard by the Inspector General.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reappointments to the Joliet Fire Pension Board
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Attachments: Fire Pension Board - Reappointments.pdf
Approver Report
Appointment to the Plan Commission
Attachments: Dominic Orlando - PLAN COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT.docx
Approver Report
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Diversity & Community Relations
Prison
Public Safety
Public Service
Stadium
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - April 17, 2023
Council Meeting - May 2, 2023
Pre-Council Meeting - May 15, 2023
Council Meeting - May 16, 2023
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - April 17, 2023.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - May 2, 2023.pdf
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - May 15, 2023.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2023.pdf
Approver Report
2022 Annual Treasurer’s Report 253-23
Attachments: Treasurers Report 2022
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract to Videotec for Physical Security Project 254-23
in the Amount of $105,478
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement 255-23
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Project - Contract B to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in
the amount of $281,725.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement 256-23
Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors in
the amount of $251,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Award of Contract for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - 257-23
Russell Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT
Sect. No. 23-00555-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in
the amount of $253,325.81
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Purchase of a Personal Accountability System for the Joliet 258-23
Fire Department's Emergency Radios
Attachments: Joliet FD (165) PA Flashes Motorola Quote.pdf
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical Services 259-23
for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Seeco
Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $65,902.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Lift Station 260-23
Modifications Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $142,064.95
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Change Order No. 2 for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road 261-23
(US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT
Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV to D Construction Inc. in the
amount of $10,082.66
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Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long 262-23
Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside
combined Sewer Overflow Regulators to D Construction Inc.
in the amount of $12,628,985.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Request to Purchase Eleven (11) Navistar Large Dump 263-23
Trucks under the State of Illinois Purchasing Agreement for
$2,433,910.82
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks 265-23
Restaurant at 1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment 267-23
to the Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800
Richards Street (A-9-2022) TO BE TABLED
Attachments: Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an 269-23
Adult-use Cannabis Dispensing Organization, Located at
2211 W. Jefferson Street (ZBA 2022-41)
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Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-41 (2211 W.
Jefferson)
ZBA minutes 072122
ZBA 2022-41 (2211 Jefferson Street) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding previous action taken on this item.
Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of 270-23
Joliet (Quarterly Newsletters).
Attachments: Ordinance Amending 2023 Budget
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving a Record Plat of Ashford Place PUD 271-23
Unit Two-B
Attachments: Ordinance_Record Plat Ashford Place Unit 2B
Ashford Place PUD Unit Two-B - 05.22.2023
PUD-5-21 Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving a Record Plat of Whisper Glen PUD 272-23
Unit Two-A
Attachments: Ordinance_Record Plat Whisper Glen Unit 2A
Whisper Glen PUD Unit Two-A - 05.22.2023
PUD-4-21 Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 273-23
Temporary Staffing Agency, Located at 235 Collins Street
(ZBA 2023-13)
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Attachments: Ordinance SUP - ZBA 2023-13 235 Collins St
ZBA 2013-13 Staff Report Packet
SURESTAFF Brochure Staffing Solutions
SURESTAFF Corporate Fact Sheet
Site Plan 235 Collins Street
Floor Plan 235 Collins Street
Zoning Board of Appeals minutes 03_16_23
Approver Report
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article IX, Division 8 - The 274-23
Foreign Fire Insurance Companies Board
Attachments: Foreign Fire Insurance License Board Ordinance
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of 276-23
Sub-recipient Award Agreement for a Community
Paramedicine Program
Attachments: Resolution
JFD-Will County Subrecipient Grant Agreement.pdf
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Relating to Participation by Elected Officials in 277-23
the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Attachments: 2023 Resolution Relating to Participation by E-O in IMRF 6.4
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the hour requirements for the Illinois
Municipal Retirement Fund.
Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Amendment 278-23
Regarding 1599 John Paige Drive (Cell Phone Tower)
Attachments: Resolution
Lease Agreement
Approver Report
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The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 279-23
Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street) Roadway
Improvement Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00555-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager informed Council that the Finance Department provided staff with a
preliminary budget today.
A lengthy discussion was held with the petitioner of the Adult-use Cannabis Special Use
Permit Council Memo #269-23 Matt Hagglund and attorney Craig Krandell.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Kathy Garthus spoke regarding issues in front of her home created by development
surrounding her residence.
Bob Cobb spoke regarding a neighbor with a chicken coop.
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 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
ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO (5/1/2023 - 6/30/2023)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - James V. Capparelli,
Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, June 5, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
Joliet City Square Public Survey by Eva-Marie Tropper, Director of
Community Development
Attachments: Approver Report
MAYOR:
Proclamation Recognizing Payton Fraser
Attachments: Payton Fraser Proclamation
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding 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.
APPOINTMENTS:
Reappointments to the Joliet Fire Pension Board
Attachments: Fire Pension Board - Reappointments.pdf
Approver Report
Appointment to the Plan Commission
Attachments: Dominic Orlando - PLAN COMMISSION APPOINTMENT.docx
Approver Report
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Diversity & Community Relations
Prison
Public Safety
Public Service
Stadium
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - April 17, 2023
Council Meeting - May 2, 2023
Pre-Council Meeting - May 15, 2023
Council Meeting - May 16, 2023
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - April 17, 2023.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - May 2, 2023.pdf
Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - May 15, 2023.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - May 16, 2023.pdf
Approver Report
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2022 Annual Treasurer’s Report 253-23
Attachments: Treasurers Report 2022
Approver Report
Award of Contract to Videotec for Physical Security Project in the 254-23
Amount of $105,478
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement 255-23
Project - Contract B to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the
amount of $281,725.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement 256-23
Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Contractors in the
amount of $251,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Cora Street (Frank Avenue - Russell 257-23
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - 2023 MFT Sect. No.
23-00555-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of
$253,325.81
Attachments: Approver Report
Purchase of a Personal Accountability System for the Joliet Fire 258-23
Department's Emergency Radios
Attachments: Joliet FD (165) PA Flashes Motorola Quote.pdf
Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for Geotechnical Services for the 259-23
2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Seeco Consultants,
Inc. in the amount of $65,902.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Change Order No. 1 for the Black Road Lift Station Modifications 260-23
Project to Williams Brothers Construction, Inc. in the amount of
$142,064.95
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US 261-23
Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No.
16-00503-00-PV to D Construction Inc. in the amount of
$10,082.66
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term 262-23
Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside combined Sewer
Overflow Regulators to D Construction Inc. in the amount of
$12,628,985.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Request to Purchase Eleven (11) Navistar Large Dump Trucks 263-23
under the State of Illinois Purchasing Agreement for $2,433,910.82
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 265-23
1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
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All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
Public Hearing for Resolution Approving the 1st Amendment to the 267-23
Annexation Agreement for 620 Sandall Place and 800 Richards
Street (A-9-2022) TO BE TABLED
Attachments: Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Adult-use 269-23
Cannabis Dispensing Organization, Located at 2211 W. Jefferson
Street (ZBA 2022-41)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance - ZBA 2022-41 (2211 W.
Jefferson)
ZBA minutes 072122
ZBA 2022-41 (2211 Jefferson Street) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet 270-23
(Quarterly Newsletters).
Attachments: Ordinance Amending 2023 Budget
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Record Plat of Ashford Place PUD Unit 271-23
Two-B
Attachments: Ordinance_Record Plat Ashford Place Unit 2B
Ashford Place PUD Unit Two-B - 05.22.2023
PUD-5-21 Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
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Ordinance Approving a Record Plat of Whisper Glen PUD Unit 272-23
Two-A
Attachments: Ordinance_Record Plat Whisper Glen Unit 2A
Whisper Glen PUD Unit Two-A - 05.22.2023
PUD-4-21 Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Temporary 273-23
Staffing Agency, Located at 235 Collins Street (ZBA 2023-13)
Attachments: Ordinance SUP - ZBA 2023-13 235 Collins St
ZBA 2013-13 Staff Report Packet
SURESTAFF Brochure Staffing Solutions
SURESTAFF Corporate Fact Sheet
Site Plan 235 Collins Street
Floor Plan 235 Collins Street
Zoning Board of Appeals minutes 03_16_23
Approver Report
Approver Report
Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article IX, Division 8 - The Foreign 274-23
Fire Insurance Companies Board
Attachments: Foreign Fire Insurance License Board Ordinance
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of 276-23
Sub-recipient Award Agreement for a Community Paramedicine
Program
Attachments: Resolution
JFD-Will County Subrecipient Grant Agreement.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Relating to Participation by Elected Officials in the 277-23
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
Attachments: 2023 Resolution Relating to Participation by E-O in IMRF 6.4
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Lease Amendment 278-23
Regarding 1599 John Paige Drive (Cell Phone Tower)
Attachments: Resolution
Lease Agreement
Approver Report
Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Cora 279-23
Street (Frank Avenue - Russell Street) Roadway Improvement
Project - 2023 MFT Section No. 23-00555-00-FP
Attachments: Resolution
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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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