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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 4, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN (5/1/2021 - 6/30/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 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. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, Police and Fire Chaplin, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James Caparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano PRESENTATION: City-Wide Call for Peace - Pastor Posley Attachments: Approver Report Pastor Posley briefly discussed a prayer for peace agenda for the city. Places Matter: Promoting the City’s Historic Assets Jayne Bernhard, City Planner and Historic Preservation liaison, gave a brief presentation regarding the month of May as Historic Preservation Month as well as major initiatives the city staff and the Historic Preservation Commission are working on to promote the city's heritage and history. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the agenda a written. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Joseph Clement Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Robert Hernandez spoke in opposition of Council Memo #246-21: Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Sale of Real Property at 11 E. Clinton Street. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, May 3, 2021 Public Service Committee. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - April 19, 2021 Council Meeting - April 20, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - April 19, 2021.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - April 20, 2021.pdf Position Vacancies 222-21 Attachments: Approver Report Authorization to Engage Katten, Muchin, Rosenman LLP 223-21 (Katten) as Bond Counsel and J.P. Morgan Securities as Senior Managing Underwriter for debt issuance for the Alternative Water Source initiative. Attachments: Engagement Letter Katten City of Joliet - J.P. Morgan G-17 Underwriter Disclosures Letter Approver Report Award of Contract for the Removal and Replacement of Weil 224-21 McLain Boiler at Historic Union Station - 50 E. Jefferson St. Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Exterior Cleaning of the City’s 225-21 Water Storage Tanks Contract to National Wash Authority, LLC in the amount of $34,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Water Treatment Plant Residuals 226-21 Disposal Project 2021 to Envirite of Illinois, Inc. in the amount of $215,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Wellhouse Upgrades - 2021 to Tori 227-21 Construction, LLC in the amount of $175,543.20 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Purchase of Golf Carts for the 228-21 Utilities Division to Harris Golf Cars in the amount of $33,697.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Lift Station Pump Replacement - 229-21 2021 to Xylem Water Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $47,801.60 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Sewer Cleaning and 230-21 Inspection Program to National Power Rodding in the amount of $492,921.50 Attachments: 2021 SEWER CLEANING MAP.docx Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program - 231-21 MFT Section No. 21-00539-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of $191,282.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Automated Brine Maker for the Roadways 232-21 Department from Cargill, Inc. in the amount of $71,237.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 and Final Payout for the Emergency 233-21 Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 East Duncan Throttle Pipe Replacement to Construction by Camco Inc. in the amount of $6,824.33 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve said Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1730 Essington 235-21 Road- Rosemary Café Attachments: Rosemary Cafe Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this item. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to concur in the Liquor Commissioner's recommendation to approve COUNCIL MEMO #235-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1730 Essington Road- Rosemary Café. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 205 Chicago 236-21 Street- Juliet’s Tavern Attachments: Juliet's Tavern Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this item. Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to concur in the Liquor Commissioner's recommendation to approve COUNCIL MEMO #236-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 205 Chicago Street- Juliet’s Tavern. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2307 W. Jefferson 237-21 Street- Amigeaux’s Sophisticated Street Food Attachments: Amigeaux Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this item and stated it is recommended this item be tabled to the May 18, 2021 Council meeting. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to table COUNCIL MEMO #237-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2307 W. Jefferson Street- Amigeaux’s Sophisticated Street Food. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2314 W. Jefferson 238-21 Street- Red Crab Juicy Seafood Attachments: Red Crab Juicy Seafood Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to concur in the Liquor Commissioner's recommendation to approve COUNCIL MEMO #238-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 2314 W. Jefferson Street- Red Crab Juicy Seafood. Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1511 Riverboat 239-21 Center Drive- Cracker Barrel Attachments: Cracker Barrel Approver Report The Deputy Liquor Commissioner gave a brief overview of this item. A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to concur in the Liquor Commissioner's recommendation to approve COUNCIL MEMO #239-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 1511 Riverboat Center Drive- Cracker Barrel. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk 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 Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at 241-21 1871 Houbolt Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV Attachments: Ordinance 1871 Hollywood temp easement ecolab signed temp easement 6800 Parcel 0009 Ecolab parcel-0009 ecolab legal description Approver Report Page 6 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #241-21: Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement at 1871 Houbolt Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV. (ORDINANCE NO. 18214) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving Additional House Plans for Greywall 242-21 Club Subdivision (M-1-21) Attachments: Ordinance M-1-21 Additional House Plans Greywall Club M-1-21 Greywall Club Addl House Plans_Plan Commission Report and Attach GWCD HOA Ranch Approval Letter Lennar Minutes (8) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #242-21: Ordinance Approving Additional House Plans for Greywall Club Subdivision (M-1-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18215) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article IV, Section 8-288, 243-21 Open Burning Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances Attachments: openburningord Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #243-21: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article IV, Section 8-288, Open Burning Ordinance of the Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18216) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the 2021 Pavement 245-21 Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 21-00539-00-ST in the amount of $191,282.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #245-21: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 21-00539-00-ST in the amount of $191,282.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7646) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Sale of Real 246-21 Property at 11 E. Clinton Street Attachments: Exhibit A Exhibit B Exhibit C Resolution Scott Street Parking Agreement Approver Report In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's question, the City Manager explained the history of this item. A brief discussion was held regarding the city's ordinance exemption of sale of Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 real property the advertising of the sale of the property. Additional discussion was held regarding title search of the property. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #246-21: Resolution Approving an Agreement for the Sale of Real Property at 11 E. Clinton Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7647) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager discussed requests the city made for transportation and infrastructure and community projects from earmarked COVID funding. Mayor O'Dekirk thanked Congressman Foster, the City Manager, and staff for their work on the COVID bill. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed an email from Ms. Spieler suggesting ways to clean up the city. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Daniel Kallan spoke regarding the old Barrett's warehouse located at 65 N. Ottawa Street and tax abatements for the Marriot Hotel and the old St. Mary's Church. Derek Conley, Director of Economic Development, briefly discussed the Marriot Hotel and St Mary's Church projects. John Bays thanked the City Council for their support of 11 East Clinton and his investment in Joliet. Garland Mays spoke regarding the use of cannabis sales funding for Districts 4 and 5. He also spoke regarding police officers on leave being put back to work. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding the use of cannabis sales funding going back into the portion of the community most affected by drugs. A brief discussion was held regarding the city's inability to divulge the revenue received from Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 4, 2021 cannabis sales. A brief discussion was held regarding the development of a plan for the disbursement of cannabis funds back into the distressed parts of the city. 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. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted Glenwood Manor and Collins Street neighborhood meetings, NiCor Gas and the Joliet Park District's "Get Growing" fair at Bird Haven, Manhattan Mayor Doyle's retirement, Joliet Slammers and affiliated baseball, and filling police officer positions. Councilwoman Gavin highlighted first doses of the Moderna vaccines are being administered at St. Peters Lutheran Church, 310 Broadway Street, on May 15, 2021 (walk-ins welcome) and then the 2nd doses on June 12, 2021. She stated a second dose is being administered at Shiloh Church on May 17, 2021 by calling 708-761-0380 to make an appointment. Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the possible need for police assistance for street crossing at St. Peters Lutheran Church during the administration of the vaccinations. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk 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. Page 10 of 10