City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, August 17, 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 17, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 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: Brother Ed Arambasich, Fire Department Chaplin, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 404 N. Hickory Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Inspector General Chris Regis MAYOR: Proclamations for Neighborhood Hero Award Winners: Lois Sahs Winbun of 115 Dwight Street Hannah Family of 115 O’Neil Street Joanne Bailey of 313 N. Raynor Avenue Linda Aguilar of 357 N. Raynor Avenue Jacobo Family of 423 Cornelia Street Havelka Family of 512 McDonough Street Cruz Family of 619 McDonough Street Avila Family of 1101 Barthelme Avenue Gura Family of 1304 Clara Avenue Morales Family of 6112 Brookridge Drive DeMores Family of 1154 Buell Avenue Diehl Family of 2502 Hannibal Circle Morales Family of 258 Bridge Street Ringo Family of 722 W. Marion Street 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. A brief discussion was held regarding the Project Acclaim Program, how to Page 1 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 nominate properties, and an upcoming banquet. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the Agenda with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #388-21: Approval of Changes to the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program from the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve Mr. White, Mr. Williams, Mr. McEnery, and Mr. Perez to speak. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Tom White, Dennis Williams, Len McEnery and Steff Perez spoke in support of the proposed software program for the Planning Department discussed by the City Manager and Dave Braner, Chief Information Officer at yesterday's Pre-Council Meeting. In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's question, the City Manager explained staff is currently vetting and testing software programs and it should be coming before the Council shortly. APPOINTMENTS: Joliet Committee and Commissions - Regional Port District Attachments: Regional Port District Appointments.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to appoint Derrick Egan, who is replacing Herb Lande, and John Gerl, who is replacing Steve Bixenmann, to the Joliet Regional Port District. Page 2 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, August 17, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding the Finance Report for July. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4030?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety The City Clerk stated the Public Safety Committee was cancelled. Public Service Councilwoman Gavin gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, August 16, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4021?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - August 2, 2021 Council Meeting - August 3, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - August 2, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - August 3, 2021.pdf (REVISED) Position Vacancies 387-21 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Changes to the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 388-21 20 Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Page 3 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. Award of Contract for the Eastern Avenue / Washington 389-21 Street Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00535-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $588,588.66 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer 390-21 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of $168,436.03 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with St. Francis Outlot Subdivision 392-21 Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of St. Francis Outlot, A Minor Subdivision (P-4-21) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of St. Francis Outlot, A Minor Subdivision (RP-9-21) Page 4 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 Attachments: PRELIMord- St. Francis Sub RPMINORSUB - St. Francis Sub St. Francis Outlot Prelimiary Plat ST FRANCIS OUTLOT RECORDING PLAT P-4-21 - St. Francis Outlot Subdivision - Combined Plan Comission Staff Report Plan Commission Minutes Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #392-21: Ordinances Associated with St. Francis Outlot Subdivision Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of St. Francis Outlot, A Minor Subdivision (P-4-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18248) Ordinance Approving a Recording Plat of St. Francis Outlot, A Minor Subdivision (RP-9-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18249) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow 393-21 Continuation of Two Single Family Homes on One Lot, Located at 313-315 S. Joliet Street (ZBA 2021-36) Attachments: VOU Ordinance_313-315 S. Joliet Street Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_21-07-15_Meeting_Minutes ZBA 2021-36 (313-315 S Joliet St) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #393-21: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow Continuation of Two Single Family Homes on One Lot, Located at 313-315 S. Joliet Street (ZBA 2021-36). (ORDINANCE NO. 18250) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an 394-21 Equipment and Tool Rental, Sale, Display, Repair, Maintenance and Warehousing, Located at 2951 Mound Road (ZBA 2021-40) Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_2951 Mound Road_zba 2021-40 Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_21-07-15_Meeting_Minutes ZBA 2021-40 and 2021-41 (2951 Mound Road) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #394-21: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Equipment and Tool Rental, Sale, Display, Repair, Maintenance and Warehousing, Located at 2951 Mound Road (ZBA 2021-40). (ORDINANCE NO. 18251) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of 396-21 Understanding and Agreement with Will County Attachments: Resolution MOU Will-COJ Parking Final Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #396-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement with Will County. (RESOLUTION NO. 7681) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Grant 397-21 Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources Attachments: Resolution Draft City of Joliet 21-004CLG Draft CLG Grant Agreement Resolution Authorizing Staff to Apply for a CLG Grant Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #397-21: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources. (RESOLUTION NO. 7682) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Eastern Avenue / 398-21 Washington Street Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP in the amount of $387,661.16 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #398-21: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP in the amount of $387,661.16. (RESOLUTION NO. 7683) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager briefly discussed a book by James and Deborah Fallows, Our Towns, and encouraged everyone to read the book. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): In response to Councilwoman Gavin's question, Chris Regis - Inspector General, explained the Citizen Review Board will be placed as an item on the upcoming Land Use and Legislative Committee in October. In response to Councilman Hug's question, Mr. Regis informed the Council the case for Love's Truck Stop will be discussed in closed session this evening. Councilman Morris briefly discussed unexpected increases in some resident's water bills. He also spoke regarding an overgrown side lot owned by Loves Truck Stop. Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the Senor Tequila property on Jefferson Street. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a list of upcoming events: car show in the city plaza, mini-taste of Joliet, Including You annual event, Latino business fair at Mt. Carmel Church, Chamber of Commerce New Orleans North, Panic at the Plaza, Tunes and Brews, Latin Music and Food Festival, Rock and Roll Museum car show, Blues Brother's movie at the prison, paranormal tours at the prison, haunted house at women's prison, Mexican Independence Day Parade, Light Up the Holidays Parade, as well as the Rialto having a full schedule of acts. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Paul Schultz, President of the Reedwood Neighborhood Association, spoke regarding Airbnbs in the City of Joliet. A property manager addressed the Council concerning high water consumption bills at her properties. Tanya Arias, Collins Street Neighborhood Council, spoke regarding an event cancellation. Alicia Morales, Collins Street Neighborhood Council, spoke regarding quality of life task force study for Districts 4 and 5 from 2007. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding accountability. Page 8 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 17, 2021 Karl Farrell concurred with the Collins Street Neighborhood Council concerning the cancelled event. Amy Sanchez was present in support of the Collins Street Neighborhood Council and spoke regarding a current fire happening at the Speedway Auto Parts business located next to the prison. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Morris thanked all the city unions and local businesses for their support and participation in a community event this past Saturday. Councilman Mudron invited everyone to attend the final home games coming up for the Slammers. Councilwoman Quillman invited everyone to the final two Concerts on the Hill at Bicentennial Park. Mayor O'Dekirk addressed comments made at a previous Council Meeting. He also highlighted Chamber of Commerce Annual New Educator's Breakfast at the College of St. Francis, Kidzfest, Nash at the Big House, Harvey Brooks Foundation Community Day, Annual Relay for Life at the Joliet Park District, Blues Fest, and Friends of Joliet at Azteca De Oro. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 9 of 9