City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, August 3, 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 August 3, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 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. In compliance with Center for Disease Control (CDC), 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: Pastor Solomon Jothi, Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Pat Mudron ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano PRESENTATION: Alternative Water Source Program Update - Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, gave an update of engineering work: design flows, design conditions, regional system configuration, capital improvement projects (there are 8 projects), and preliminary design schedule. MAYOR: Proclamations for Neighborhood Hero Award Winners: Annie Joyce Chandler of 532 Harwood Street Jay and Phyllis Ringo of 722 W. Marion Street Pauline Fuchs of 117 Dwight Street Howard and Suzanne Chan of 359 N. Raynor Avenue Nick and Maria Contos of 1200 Glenwood Avenue Mike and Sue Reilly of 1606 Jones Street Rick and Kathleen Orlowski of 700 Reserve Lane Ronald and Jane Favia of 1504 Baltz Drive Greggory and Barbara Yusko of 2803 Grand Prairie Drive Barb Ashton of 3011 Thomas Hickey Drive Mary Lou Gates and Robert Mahalik of 1001 Oakland Avenue Attachments: 2021 Neighborhood Hero Award Proclamations.pdf Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Jayne Bernhard, City Planner, briefly explained the Project Acclaim - Neighborhood Hero Award program. Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk recognizing the Neighborhood Hero Award winners. Councilwoman Quillman and Jayne Bernhard introduced the winners. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo 368-21: Purchase a Ford Explorer for the Police Department Traffic Unit from the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None APPOINTMENTS: Joliet Committee and Commissions- Board of Fire & Police Attachments: BFP 8321 APPOINTMENT A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to appoint Herb Lande to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners replacing Todd Wooten. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Joliet Committee and Commissions- Zoning Board of Appeals Attachments: ZBA 8321 APPOINTMENT A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to appoint Pat McShane to the Zoning Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Board of Appeals replacing Charles McCauley. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Joliet Committee and Commissions - Zoning Board of Appeals Attachments: ZBA 8321 REAPPOINTMENTS A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to reappoint: Vincent Alessio, Edward Hennessy, Bob Nachtrieb, Jim Riggs, and Colette Safford. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, August 3, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, briefly discussed the cost to resurface streets city-wide. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4016?view_id=6&redirect=true Stadium Councilman Guerrero gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, July 29, 2021 Stadium Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4013?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Pre-Council Meeting - July 19, 2021 Council Meeting - July 20, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - July 19, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - July 20, 2021.pdf Position Vacancies 360-21 Attachments: Approver Report Regular payroll for May 21st - June 3rd, 2021- $3,483,355.01 361-21 Attachments: PD 6.11.21 Approver Report Regular payroll for June 4th - June 17th, 2021 - $3,479,871.71 362-21 Attachments: PD 6.25.21 Approver Report 2022 Roadway Reconstruction Program 363-21 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Removal and Replacement of the 364-21 50 Ton Carrier Rooftop HVAC Unit And the 50 Ton Carrier Air Cooled Chiller at the Joliet Area Historical Museum - 204 N. Ottawa Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Emergency Sanitary Sewer 365-21 Replacement on Abe Street to Construction by Camco in the amount of $37,621.65 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Assessment of the Parking 366-21 Facilities in the Downtown Area to WGI, Inc. in the amount of $151,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Repairs to the Well 25D Pump and 367-21 Motor to Layne Christensen Company in the Amount of $33,513.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase a Ford Explorer for the Police Department Traffic 368-21 Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Unit Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda. Purchase Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main in the 369-21 amount of $152,080.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for Conducting a 370-21 Pre-Treatment Survey to Baxter and Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $50,020.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Commercial Water 371-21 Service GIS Mapping Project - Contract 1 to Ruettiger, Tonelli & Associates in the amount of $61,400.00 Attachments: Commercial Water Service GIS Mapping - Contract 1 Exhibit.pdf Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Construction Agreement with CSX 372-21 Transportation, Inc. for the Houbolt Road (Hollywood Road) Railroad Crossing Widening in the amount of $78,223.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 373-21 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Phosphorus Removal Project Construction Related Services to V3 Companies in the amount of $25,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 and Final Payment for the 2021 Root 374-21 Control Program to Duke’s Root Control in the amount of ($2,494.39) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 and Final Payout for the Emergency 375-21 Cleaning of the 8”x10’ Arched Concrete Utility Tunnel to Sheridan Plumbing & Sewer Inc. in the amount of $81,726.40 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the 2019-2020 Large Meter 376-21 Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing and Heating Co., Inc. in the amount of $62,046.75 Attachments: Approver Report Payment for the 2021 Wastewater Discharge NPDES Permit 377-21 Fees in the amount of $152,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Payment of the 2021 Membership Dues for the Lower 378-21 DuPage Watershed Group in the amount of $26,795.96 Attachments: Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the number of police officers hired in the past few months. Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Pat Mudron Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of 380-21 Joliet for the Replacement of (Two) Rooftop HVAC Units at the Joliet Area Historical Museum at 204 N. Ottawa Street in the Amount of $163,390.50 Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #380-21: Ordinance Page 6 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet for the Replacement of (Two) Rooftop HVAC Units at the Joliet Area Historical Museum at 204 N. Ottawa Street in the Amount of $163,390.50. (ORDINANCE NO. 18247) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolutions Approving Intergovernmental Agreements with 382-21 the Illinois Department of Transportation for State Maintained Traffic Signals and Local Maintained Traffic Signals on State Highways located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Joliet Attachments: Resolution Resolution - IGA for Local Signals.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #382-21: Resolutions Approving Intergovernmental Agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation for State Maintained Traffic Signals and Local Maintained Traffic Signals on State Highways located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Joliet. a) Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for State Maintained Traffic Signals on State Highways located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Joliet (RESOLUTION NO. 7676) b) Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for Local Maintained Traffic Signals on State Highways located within the Corporate Limits of the City of Joliet (RESOLUTION NO. 7677) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a 2021 383-21 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County Attachments: Resolution.docx 21-07-23 JAG IGA.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #383-21: Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a 2021 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County. (RESOLUTION NO. 7678) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the acceptance of a Grant from the 384-21 Will County Stormwater Planning Committee for the Eastside WWTP Des Plaines River Slope Stabilization and Naturalization Project in the amount of $10,000.00 Attachments: Resolution Res 21-05 City of Joliet.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #384-21: Resolution Authorizing the acceptance of a Grant from the Will County Stormwater Planning Committee for the Eastside WWTP Des Plaines River Slope Stabilization and Naturalization Project in the amount of $10,000.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7679) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the 385-21 CDBG FY 2019 Annual Action Plan to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B - Project Details Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the allocated funds and outreach to different organizations who may be eligible for funding. Additional discussions were held clarifying this was a different grant from the grant approved a couple weeks ago. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #385-21: Resolution Authorizing a Substantial Amendment to the CDBG FY 2019 Annual Action Plan to the 2015-2019 Consolidated Plan. (RESOLUTION NO. 7680) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager had no report. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Clement requested a city-wide clean up day, tree trimming, missing street signs, entry-way clean-up, elderly snow removal, and to also ready trucks for winter season. The City Manager briefly discussed the City's 50/50 sidewalk repair program. Councilman Guerrero concurred with Councilman Clement discussed the challenges deteriorated roads will have during snow removal months. Councilman Hug asked Corporation Counsel to give a future report on the lawsuit with Loves Truck Stop in closed session. He also mentioned a program for seniors for tree trimming on private property. Councilman Morris also mentioned a program for grass cutting for seniors. A brief discussion was held regarding a two year wait for the 50/50 sidewalk program. In response to Councilwoman Quillman's question, Mr. Ruddy stated lines have been painted outside the church on Broadway Street. She highlighted the Concerts on the Hill at Bicentennial Park, the Joliet Drama Guild, and the Blues Fest at Bicentennial Park. She also Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 3, 2021 thanked those who are wearing their masks to help the spread of COVID. Mayor O'Dekirk addressed having a city-wide clean-up day. PUBLIC COMMENTS: A resident spoke regarding salvaging the Joliet Country Club. A brief discussion was held regarding no trucks being proposed at the Joliet Country Club location. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed the importance of people getting their COVID vaccination. Councilman Hug further discussed elderly tree limb pick-up. Councilman Morris highlighted the Community Fun Day held by the Joliet Coalition on August 14th at Vernando Park. Councilwoman Reardon highlighted the Joliet local art project at Juliet's and The Bash at the Big House at the Old Joliet Prison yard. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Old Timer's Hall of Fame Banquet, and local Joliet art project. He also highlighted Heritage Corridor's Press Conference revealing the latest promotion of Route 66, Judge Kennedy's first State of the Courthouse Picnic at the Mouse Lodge, and a visit with the US Steel representatives to discuss future plans for their property. 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: Councilman Joseph Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 10 of 10