City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, November 2, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (10/1/2021 - 12/31/2021) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO 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 November 2, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 As of August 30, 2021, Governor Pritzker announced a statewide indoor mask mandate for all Illinois residents, regardless of vaccination status. In compliance with Governor Pritzker’s mandate, any individual appearing in person must 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 Kurt Hoover, Messiah Lutheran Church, 40 Houbolt Road 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 Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano PRESENTATION: Lt. Jose highlighted the accomplishments of the Joliet Police Explorers at the Public Safety Cadet Challenge, participants of a boot camp sponsored by the American Legion, and community service participation. Joliet Police Explorers Recognition MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the agenda as written. 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: None. APPOINTMENTS: Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Legislative Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, October 28, 2021 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4102?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman, Fire Chief Greg Blaskey, and Interim Police Chief Brown gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4108?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, November 2, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4107?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - October 18, 2021 Council Meeting - October 19, 2021 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - October 18, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - October 19, 2021.pdf 2022 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule Attachments: 2022 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc Position Vacancies 487-21 Attachments: Approver Report Regular Payroll for August 13 - August 26, 2021 - 488-21 $3,358,003.71 Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 Attachments: PD 9.3.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for August 27 - September 9, 2021 - 489-21 $3,619,391.54 Attachments: PD 9.17.21 Approver Report Special Payroll for September 24, 2021 - $1,287,170.00 490-21 Attachments: Special Pay 9.24.21 Approver Report Renewal of the Proposed Group Health, Dental, Vision and 491-21 Life Insurance Programs Attachments: Approver Report Renewal of the Community Notification System 492-21 Attachments: Approver Report Renewal of Contract for 2021-2024 Snow Removal for the 493-21 Downtown City Center Area and the Commuter Lot Area Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road 494-21 (US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV to “D” Construction, Inc. in the amount of $29,985,469.05 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for 495-21 the Phase III Engineering Services for the Houbolt Road / Hollywood Road (US Route 6 - I-80) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV to Civiltech, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $3,174,684.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2021 Traffic Signal Materials 496-21 Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount of $131,255.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement 497-21 Phase 3A Project to Stip Bros Excavating, Inc. in the amount Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 of $1,275,281.20 and Professional Service Agreement to Baxter & Woodman in the amount of $300,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement 498-21 Phase 3B Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of $1,134,744.75 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Lead Service Line Replacement 499-21 Phase 3C Project to Stip Bros Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,049,851.70 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Rock Salt Purchase 2021-2022 to 500-21 Morton Salt at a Unit Price of $68.20 Per Ton Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program 501-21 - MFT Sect. No. 21-00539-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of $21,672.10 and Payment Request No. 3 and Final in the amount of $72,481.59 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Summit Street (Stone 502-21 Street-Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project - Community Development Block Grant - 2021 to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $76,478.57 Payment Request No. 3 in the amount of $215,753.93 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 11 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer 503-21 Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of ($1,026,435.04) and Final Payment in the amount of $200,869.72 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer 504-21 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of $27,568.50 Attachments: Approver Report Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 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 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: Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat 506-21 Center Drive- Riverboat Gas & Food Inc. Attachments: RIVERBOAT RIVERBOAT RESOLUTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #506-21: Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive- Riverboat Gas & Food Inc. (RESOLUTION NO. 7709) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1601 E. Cass 507-21 Street- 7-Eleven Attachments: 711 1601 CASS 711 RESOLUTION A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #507-21: Denial of a Class “BG” Liquor License at 1601 E. Cass Street- 7-Eleven. (RESOLUTION NO. 7710) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 Aye: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Issuance of a Class “D” Liquor License at 2812-2820 508-21 Plainfield Road- Leza Nails Spa of Joliet Inc. Attachments: LEZA A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #508-21: Issuance of a Class “D” Liquor License at 2812-2820 Plainfield Road- Leza Nails Spa of Joliet Inc.. 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 Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 675 Collins Street- 509-21 Lux Event Consultant LLC Attachments: LUX A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #509-21: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 675 Collins Street- Lux Event Consultant LLC. 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 Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 117 N. Center 510-21 Street- Midtown Tap Attachments: MID TOWN A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #510-21: Transfer of a Class “A” Page 6 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 Liquor License at 117 N. Center Street- Midtown Tap. 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Authorizing Two Amendments to the Rules and 512-21 Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Attachments: BOFP Revisions Approver Report The City Manager gave a brief explanation of this Council Memo and also responded to Councilman Hug's question from yesterday's Pre-Council meeting concerning individuals who are 36 years of age and currently employed as a full-time police officer are able to test and laterally transfer to the Joliet Police Department. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #512-21: Ordinance Authorizing Two Amendments to the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. (ORDINANCE NO. 18277) 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 Approving Addendum No. 3 to the 514-21 Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for the Houbolt Road (I-80-US Route 6) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 Attachments: Resolution - Addendum No. 3 - Houbolt Road IGA Houbolt IGA Addendum No. 3 Houbolt PH III Engineering Services Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #514-21: Resolution Approving Addendum No. 3 to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Transportation for the Houbolt Road (I-80-US Route 6) Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 16-00503-00-PV. (RESOLUTION NO. 7711) 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 Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2021 515-21 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 21-00539-00-ST in the amount of $21,672.10 Attachments: Resolution - 2021 Pavement Markings Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #515-21: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 21-00539-00-ST in the amount of $21,672.10. (RESOLUTION NO. 7712) 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 CITY MANAGER: The City Manager briefly discussed the time for the Land Use & Legislative meeting for November 8, 2021, body cameras for the Police Department and the finalization of the last firefighter union contract. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed placing an age limit on trick or treating. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Gavin sent prayers to the families of the recent shooting victims. She also discussed, as a member of the community, CDBG funding for lighting and painting at Forest Park Community Center. Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed a watermain break at Abe Street near Jackson Street. He highlighted Dia De Los Muertos November 1st. He discussed the tragic loss of Holly Matthews and Jonathan Ceballos and expressed his condolences to the families and shared counseling resources available throughout the city. Councilman Hug congratulated Plainfield Central High School's football team on making the play-offs. Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed Moderna booster shots at Jewel. Councilwoman Reardon read a letter from Margie Cepon concerning the release of Joliet Police Chief Dawn Malec. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Exchange Club of Joliet spaghetti dinner fundraiser. He echoed the comments made concerning the shooting victims and thanked the efforts of the Fire and Police Departments for their assistance with this incident since it was outside the city limits of Joliet. He wished all a happy Veteran's on November 11th. Mayor congratulated all the members the Scorpions pool team on their World Pool Championship. He wished his mother-in-law Ruth Evans and his daughter happy birthday. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, 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 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final November 2, 2021 Page 10 of 10