City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, December 1, 2020 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to 12/31/2020) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK Interim City Manager - James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people. During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the 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 OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely due to COVID-19. Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: Appointments Joliet Committee and Commissions Attachments: historic preservation commission A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to appoint Steven Wright, Aaron Mikottis, and Brian Bessler to the Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Appointment - Councilman-at-Large - Todd Wooten Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Mr. Wooten gave a brief overview of his past history and his work with Joliet. A lengthy discussion was held regarding Mr. Wooten's proposed appointment to the Council, the City's two competing statutes in our ordinances, and procedures for council position vacancy procedures. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to appoint Todd Wooten to the vacant position of Councilman-at-Large. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: No one registered to be called to speak and no emails were received. 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 Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, November 30, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3660?view_id=2&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the minutes from the November 2, November 16, and November 17 City Council Meetings. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Approval of the Minutes: Combined Council Meeting - November 2, 2020 Pre-Council Meeting - November 16, 2020 Council Meeting - November 17, 2020 Attachments: Combined Council Minutes 11-2-20 Pre-Council Minutes 11-16-20 Council Minutes 11-17-20 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: During the Public Hearing, members of the public will be allowed to present evidence and ask questions subject to the rules of the meeting. 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: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of an Approximate 12’ x 84’ 624-20 Portion of a Public Alley South of 418 Madeline Street, South of 127 Pleasant Street, and North of 129 Pleasant Street (PC Petition V-5-2020) Attachments: Ordinance V-5-20 418 Madeline Street_staff report packet Plan Commission 10.15.2020 Meeting Minutes draft Appraisal - Alley Vacation - 418 Madeline St-129 Pleasant-127 Pleasant Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #624-20: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of an Approximate 12’ x 84’ Portion of a Public Alley South Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 of 418 Madeline Street, South of 127 Pleasant Street, and North of 129 Pleasant Street (PC Petition V-5-2020). (ORDINANCE NO. 18144) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Public 625-20 Museum, Located at 1314 Elizabeth Street (ZBA Petition 2020-42) Attachments: Ordinance 11192020 ZBA Minutes DRAFT Public Comment 2 ZBA 2020-42 (1314 Elizabeth Street) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #625-20: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Public Museum, Located at 1314 Elizabeth Street (ZBA Petition 2020-42). (ORDINANCE NO. 18145) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Recused: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Ordinances Associated with Cobalt Commercial Subdivision 626-20 Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Cobalt Commercial Subdivision (P-3-19) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cobalt Commercial Subdivision (FP-7-19) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Cobalt Commercial Subdivision (RP-13-20) Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Attachments: Ordinance FP-7-19 Cobalt Commercial Sub - Ordinance.DOC RP-13-20 Cobalt Commercial Sub - Ordinance.doc RP-13-20 Cobalt Petition.pdf Preliminary Plat - 11022020.pdf FINAL PLAT - 11022020.pdf Record Plat - 11182020.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #626-20: Ordinances Associated with Cobalt Commercial Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Cobalt Commercial Subdivision (P-3-19) (ORDINANCE NO. 18146) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Cobalt Commercial Subdivision (FP-7-19) (ORDINANCE NO. 18147) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Cobalt Commercial Subdivision (RP-13-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18148) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Ordinances Associated with Gas n Wash Theodore and 627-20 Drauden Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Gas n Wash Theodore and Drauden Subdivision (P-12-20) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Gas n Wash Theodore and Drauden Subdivision (FP-7-20) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Gas n Wash Theodore and Drauden Subdivision (RP-10-20) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow a car wash as an accessory use, located at 5951 Theodore Street (PETITION 2020-44) Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Attachments: Ordinance FP-7-20 Gas n Wash Sub - Ordinance.DOC RP-10-20 Gas n Wash Sub - Ordinance.doc PETITION 2020-44 - Gas n Wash - Ordinance.doc P-12-20, FP-7-20, RP-10-20 Gas n Wash Theodore & Drauden - PC Staff Report.pdf PETITION 2020-44 & 2020-45 - 5951 Theodore Street - Combined Staff Report.pdf 20-121 Gas N Wash Theo & Drauden-PRELIMINARY PLAT rev 11-5-2020.pdf 20-121 Gas N Wash Theo & Drauden-CITY FINAL PLAT_rev 11-5-2020.pdf 20-121 Final-Recording Plat - Gas N wash Subdivision - 2020-10-19.pdf ZBA Minutes 11192020 DRAFT.rtf Minutes.pdf Approver Report Mike Hansen, attorney on behalf of the petitioner, spoke regarding the planting of evergreen trees as a buffer to Mr. Morales property. Mr. Morales indicated it was less that he expected but it was acceptable. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #627-20: Ordinances Associated with Gas n Wash Theodore and Drauden Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Gas n Wash Theodore and Drauden Subdivision (P-12-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18149) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Gas n Wash Theodore and Drauden Subdivision (FP-7-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18150) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Gas n Wash Theodore and Drauden Subdivision (RP-10-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18151) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow a car wash as an accessory use, located at 5951 Theodore Street (PETITION 2020-44) (ORDINANCE NO. 18152) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Aye: Councilwoman 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement 629-20 with the Lakota Group for the Development of a Historic Building Design and Resource Manual Attachments: Resolution Professional Services Agreement_Design Guidelines Manual_Finance Committee Memo Request for Quotations for Design Guidelines_Joliet Joliet_Historic_District_Design_Manual_The Lakota Group 1112020 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #629-20: Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with the Lakota Group for the Development of a Historic Building Design and Resource Manual. (RESOLUTION NO. 7602) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase II Engineering 630-20 Services for the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR in the amount of $35,373.95 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #630-20: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR in the amount of $35,373.95. (RESOLUTION NO. 7603) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Aye: Councilwoman 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 Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Para 631-20 Transit Local Share Agreement with Pace and to Apply for Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security Act Attachments: Resolution Exhibit B Cost Estimate Worksheet Paratransit Local Share Agreement Exhibit A Transportation Services Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #631-20: Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Para Transit Local Share Agreement with Pace and to Apply for Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security Act. (RESOLUTION NO. 7604) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Award a Contract for the JMMRTC Bid Package 1B: Bus 633-20 Station and Turn Around to Madison Construction Company in the amount of $8,873,347.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve the 2020-2021 Rock Salt Purchase Contract with the 634-20 State of Illinois and Cargill, Inc. to Purchase Bulk Rock Salt at a unit price of $46.93 per ton Attachments: Approver Report Approve a Professional Services Agreement for the Lockport 635-20 Township Water System Corrosion Study to Cornwell Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Engineering Group in an Amount not to Exceed $50,000 Attachments: Approver Report Approve a Professional Services Agreement for 636-20 Pre-Treatment Program Assistance 2021 to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $119,740.00 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve Council Memos #633-20 through #636-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Amendment No. 2 for the Phase II Engineering Services for 638-20 the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR to Willett, Hoffman & Assoc. in the amount of $35,373.95 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for NPDES Analytical Testing Services - 639-20 2020 to Suburban Laboratories in an Amount of $18,120.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Aluminum Sulfate Solution 640-20 Purchase to Usalco, LLC in an Amount of $53,587.24 Attachments: Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve Council Memos #638-20 through #640-20. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Aye: Councilwoman 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 CITY MANAGER: The City Manager gave accolades to TY Lin for construction of the Gateway Center. He then discussed the budget meeting will be held on December 7th and asked for a motion to set a Public Hearing for the budget for December 14, 2020. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve the scheduling of the Public Hearing for the City's budget on Monday, December 14, 2020. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Hug and Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the vacant Council position and the next appointment to be brought before Council at the budget meeting on Monday, December 7, 2020. PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one registered to be called to speak and no emails were received. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Morris, Mayor O'Dekirk, and Councilman Hug briefly discuss the selection process for the vacant Council position. In response to Councilwoman Quillman's question, the Interim City Manager stated staff would follow-up with Mr. Alston concerning his flooding issue which he brought before Council at Monday's Pre-Council Meeting. Councilwoman Reardon thanked Councilman Dickinson for his service. Councilwoman Gavin thanked Councilman Dickinson for his service. Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 1, 2020 Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the honorary street naming ceremony for Reverend Hamilton, ReThink Water upcoming meetings, Christmas tree lighting will be held on Friday evening, and an announcement coming soon concerning Santa's visit to Joliet. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Page 11 of 11