City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 2, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City 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 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health has activated a Tier 1 mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties). Tier 1 limits in-person meetings to 25 people or 25% of overall room capacity (whichever is less). Council Chambers allows for 10 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. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman 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 ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #62-21: Position Vacancies from Consent Agenda to be voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: No email comments were received and 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. APPOINTMENTS: Page 1 of 7 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, February 2, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, February 1, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Special Council Meeting - Nov. 19, 2020 Special Council Meeting - Dec. 17, 2020 Combined Meeting - Jan. 19, 2021 Attachments: Special Meeting Minutes 11-19-20 Special Meeting Miinutes 12-17-20 Combined Meeting Minutes 1-19-21 Professional Services Agreement for the 2022 Water System 63-21 Rehabilitation Program with Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $998,500.00 Attachments: 2022 Water System Rehab Program Project List.docx Approver Report Purchase Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main in the 64-21 amount of $168,355.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 3 to the Preliminary Engineering Agreement 65-21 with CSX Transportation, Inc. for the Houbolt Road (Hollywood Road) Railroad Crossing Widening in the amount of $8,000.00 Attachments: CSX Amendment Letter Approver Report Amendment No. 5 to the Professional Services Agreement 66-21 for the Essington Road / Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Robert E. Hamilton Consulting Engineers in the Amount of $13,130.00 Page 2 of 7 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report Payments for Emergency Repair for the City-Owned Building 67-21 at 141 East Jefferson Street Attachments: Exhibit A - Before-After Photos Exhibit B - Proposal Exhibit C - Scope of Work for Demolition Exhibit D - Payment Invoice for Architectural Design Exhibit E - Invoice for Demolition Exhibit F - Invoice for Repair Exhibit G - Payment Breakdown Approver Report Council Memos Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to approve the minutes of the November 19, 2020 and December 17, 2020 Special Meetings and the January 19, 2021 Combined City Council Meeting and approve Council Memos #63-21 through #67-21. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Position Vacancies 62-21 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #62-21: Position Vacancies. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Page 3 of 7 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: 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: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Authorizing a Settlement Regarding Property 69-21 Acquisition on Vetter Road Attachments: vetterordinance revised Landovitz-Moore-Vetter Road Marquez-Vetter Road Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #69-21: Ordinance Authorizing a Settlement Regarding Property Acquisition on Vetter Road. (ORDINANCE NO. 18185) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a Certified Local 71-21 Government Grant (CLG) Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #71-21: Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a Certified Local Government Grant (CLG). (RESOLUTION NO. 7618) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 7 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman 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 Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from 105 72-21 Nicholson Street for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project Attachments: Resolution 105 Nicholson Easement Agreement.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #72-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from 105 Nicholson Street for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7619) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement for 509 73-21 Jefferson Street for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project Attachments: Resolution 509 Jefferson Easement Agreement.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #73-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement for 509 Jefferson Street for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Point Repair Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7620) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Page 5 of 7 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Amending the Lease for the Use of DuPage 74-21 Medical Group Stadium Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the length of time the lease amendment would be in effect. Mayor O'Dekirk thanked the Slammers for their efforts during COVID and their partnership. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #74-21: Resolution Amending the Lease for the Use of DuPage Medical Group Stadium. (RESOLUTION NO. 7621) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager discussed improving City communication with citizens. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): A brief discussion was held regarding the police tasers' contract, federal and state grants and as well as other funding for body cameras, reopening of Bicentennial Park, and snow removal. Councilman Lande thanked City crews for snow removal of the worst snow storm in six years. He also thanked Allison Swisher for her communication with the water main break. Mayor O'Dekirk concurred with Councilman Lande's comments concerning the snow removal. He also discussed the City's snow parking ban ordinance. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Cesar Guerrero spoke regarding the City's emergency alert system - Everbridge. Page 6 of 7 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 2, 2021 Jerry Hervey spoke regarding Joliet Police Sergeant Javier Esqueda. Suzanna Ibarra regarding the Citizen Community Review Board. Jonathon Marquardt spoke regarding support of body cameras. 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: Councilwoman Quillman highlighted COVID-19 vaccines given at Joliet West High School and the involvement of the Joliet Fire Department. Councilman Lande honored two fallen FBI agents during an assignment in Florida . Councilwoman Reardon echoed Councilwoman Quillman's comments and thanked her for volunteering her time to administer the COVID vaccines. Councilwoman Gavin thanked those who participate in the City's program to remove snow for senior citizens. Mayor O'Dekirk also highlighted the snow removal program and asked for more to be invested in the program and he also thanked city crews for their work on snow removal and water main break repairs over the weekend. He also thanked all those involved in putting together the COVID vaccines at the high school. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman 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 Page 7 of 7