City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, July 20, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO (7/1/2021 - 9/30/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN 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 July 20, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 As of June 11, 2021, Governor Pritzker moved Illinois to Phase 5. Under Phase 5, all sectors of the economy can resume at regular capacity with new safety guidelines and procedures. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person who is not fully vaccinated 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: Rev. Larry Ellis, St. Mark CME Church 348 S. Joliet Street gave the invocation. 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 V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Agenda as written. 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Matthew Thomas, owner of Kal Petro, spoke in favor of his business and asked the Council to reject Council Memo #349-21: Denial Order of Issuance of a Class "BG" Liquor License at 379 S. Chicago Street - Kal Petro and approve his liquor license request. Jeff Heimerdinger also spoke in favor of Mr. Thomas' business and liquor license request. Suzanna Ibarra spoke in opposition of Council Memo #348-21 Issuance of a Class "C" Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson Street- Angie's Liquors. Jeremy Paige spoke in opposition of Council Memo #348-21 Issuance of a Class "C" Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson Street- Angie's Liquors. Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Rev. Larry Ellis from St. Mark CME Church spoke in opposition of Council Memo #348-21 Issuance of a Class "C" Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson Street- Angie's Liquors. Nate Washburn informed the Council he is available for any questions concerning Council Memo #351-21: Ordinances Associated with Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision; to which the Council did not have any questions. Dave Nelson, owner of David Nelson Exquisite Jewelers, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #348-21 Issuance of a Class "C" Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson Street- Angie's Liquors. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, July 20, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. Rich Stokluska, Senior Executive Vice President with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., gave a brief overview of the Property and Casualty Coverage. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, July 19, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting - June 30, 2021 Council Meeting - July 6, 2021 Attachments: Special Meeting - June 30, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - July 6, 2021.pdf Approver Report Renewal of the Portable Radios Maintenance Agreement 343-21 with Motorola in the amount of $28,893.48 Attachments: 2021 Starcom Service Agreement Invoice.pdf Approver Report Renewal of Property and Casualty Coverages 344-21 Attachments: Approver Report Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approve all 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: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Portillo’s 346-21 Restaurant at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue Attachments: Portillos Permit Exhibit - 1444 Larkin Portillos Drive Thru Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #346-21: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Portillo’s Restaurant at 1444 N. Larkin Avenue. 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 Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Smoothie King 347-21 Restaurant at 2504 W. Jefferson Street Attachments: Smoothie King Permit Exhibit - 2504 Jefferson Smoothie King Drive Thru Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #347-21: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Smoothie King Restaurant at 2504 W. Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 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 “C” Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson 348-21 Street- Angie’s Liquors Attachments: Angie's liquors Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to deny COUNCIL MEMO #348-21: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 1308 W. Jefferson Street- Angie’s Liquors. 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 Liquor License was denied. Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 349-21 379 S. Chicago Street - Kal Petro Attachments: Resolution - Kal Petro.docx Kal Petro Order.doc Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of a lawsuit by denying the issuance of this liquor license. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #349-21: Denial Order of Issuance of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 379 S. Chicago Street - Kal Petro. (RESOLUTION NO. 7670) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk and Councilman Larry E. Hug PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Mound Road Logistics Center 351-21 Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision (FP-3-2021) Ordinance Approving the Record Plat of Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision (RP-5-2021) Attachments: Final Plat - Mound Road Final Plat Ordianance -Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision Record Plat - Mound Road Record Plat Ordinance - Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision Plan Commission Meeting Minutes_061721 FP-3-21 MOUND ROAD LOGISTICS CENTER STAFF REPORT PACKET Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #351-21: Ordinances Associated with Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision (FP-3-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18243) Ordinance Approving the Record Plat of Mound Road Logistics Center Subdivision (RP-5-2021) (ORDINANCE NO. 18244) 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 Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Ordinance Approving Additional Duplex Plans for The Villas 352-21 at Cedar Creek Subdivision (M-3-21) Attachments: Ordinance M-3-21 Additional Duplex Plans Villas at Cedar Creek M-3-21 - New Duplex Plans for Villas at Cedar Creek - Combined PC Staff Report Minutes (20) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #352-21: Ordinance Approving Additional Duplex Plans for The Villas at Cedar Creek Subdivision (M-3-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18245) 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 Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances 353-21 Attachments: Ordinance Exhibit A Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #353-21: Ordinance Declaring Certain Properties as Public Nuisances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18246) 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 Approving the CDBG FY 2021 Annual Action Plan 355-21 to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan Page 6 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Attachments: Resolution FY2021 City of Joliet Action Plan Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #355-21: Resolution Approving the CDBG FY 2021 Annual Action Plan to the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan. (RESOLUTION NO. 7671) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from JMF 356-21 Industries LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-021-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project Attachments: Resolution Easement Agreement for Parcel 0004.pdf Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0004.pdf Approver Report Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #356-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement from JMF Industries LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-021-0000) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7672) 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 Accepting a Public Utility Easement and 357-21 Temporary Construction Easement from Stonemor Illinois LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-033-0010; -0020) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Easement Agreement for Parcel 0003.pdf Easement Exhibit for Parcel 0003.pdf Approver Report Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #357-21: Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement and Temporary Construction Easement from Stonemor Illinois LLC (PIN 05-06-11-409-033-0010; -0020) for the Essington and Jefferson Interceptor Sewer Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7673) 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 Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Certain 358-21 Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Future Debt Issues Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #358-21: Resolution Declaring Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Capital Expenditures from the Proceeds of Future Debt Issues. (RESOLUTION NO. 7674) 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 and Authorizing the Execution of the 359-21 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Proposed FOP Contract.pdf Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the discipline portion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #359-21: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council. (RESOLUTION NO. 7675) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 and Councilman Joseph Clement CITY MANAGER: The City Manager briefly discussed the remaining union contracts negotiations. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): In response to Councilman Clement's question, the City Manager discussed an update on the Senior Tequila site. In response to Councilwoman Gavin's question, the City Manager informed the Council the City was denied a grant for police body cameras. Councilman Guerrero spoke regarding the need for body cameras. Councilman Hug asked staff to look into additional options for insurance coverage. Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed the union contracts. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dan Kallan spoke regarding the status of the proposed hotel and permits for 71 N Ottawa Street. Mike Devito, President of Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council thanked the Mayor and Council. Diane Harris, owner of It is Amazing on 76 N. Jefferson Street, discussed parking on Chicago Street. Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 20, 2021 Andrew Chambers spoke regarding increase of gun violence and addressing the problem . Karl Ferrell spoke regarding legislation, police reform, and finding resolutions. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement highlighted a Cruise Night at Terry D'Arcy Car Show to raise funds for a van for Lawson Sizemore and his Illinois Rock and Roll Museum tour. Councilwoman Gavin highlighted the Forest Park Community Center - PACT Camp (Police and Children Together). Councilman Guerrero spoke regarding conversation happening with community regarding gun violence and the community. Councilman Hug thanked everyone who attended the Council meeting and expressed their concerns and anger with gun violence. Councilwoman Quillman spoke in favor of Neighborhood Police Officers. Councilwoman Reardon highlighted a meeting she had with Greg Peerbolte and Quinn Adamowski concerning the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Cruise Night at Terry D'Arcy, infrastructure projects, CAPA /St. Pats meeting discussion on violence, East Side Neighborhood meeting via Zoom, ribbon cutting at AGT located at 2742 Caton Farm Road, Slammers 1st Responder Night, Houbolt Road Extension Press Conference. He also briefly addressed comments made during Public Comments and thanked everyone for their dialogue. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adjourn. 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 Page 10 of 10