City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, December 7, 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 December 7, 2021 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 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 Vinton Ritchey, First Christian Church, 1701 Laraway Road PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano PRESENTATION: Exchange Club of Joliet-Golden Deeds Award Presentation George Bode, President of the Exchange Club of Joliet, presented the Exchange Club of Joliet with the Golden Deeds Award he honored Dr. Jon Strotkamp, CEO Amita Health and Dr. Karla Guseman, Superintendent Joliet Township High Schools, Deputy Chief Carey, and Councilwoman Quillman. Councilwoman Quillman and Deputy Chief Carey thanked the Exchange Club for their recognition and also thanked everyone that participated in the vaccination clinic. MAYOR: Representatives from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) briefly discussed the repairs to the Jefferson Street bridge and the anticipated reopening of the bridge mid-January. A brief discussion was held regarding future maintenance to the other bridges and Cass Street becoming a permanent two-way street. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo # 546-21: Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12 from Consent Agenda and vote on it separately. Page 1 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Kamar Tiller, owner/petition, spoke in favor of Council Memo #551-21: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit above a Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 429 Buell Avenue. A brief discussion was held regarding CAPA's support of this project. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, December 6, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4139?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - November 15, 2021.pdf Council Meeting - November 16, 2021.pdf Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2021-10 Invoices Paid Approver Report Regular Payroll for September 10 - September 23, 2021 - 543-21 $3,454,853.15 Attachments: PD 10.1.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for September 24 - October 7, 2021 - 544-21 $3,330,923.85 Page 2 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021 Attachments: PD 10.15.21 Approver Report Regular Payroll for October 8 - October 21, 2021 - 545-21 $3,411,460.32 Attachments: PD 10.29.21 Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I Lift Station Assessment and 547-21 Design Engineering Program Professional Services Agreement to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the amount of $133,400.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 3 for the 2021 Sanitary Sewer 548-21 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($267.18) Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to all said Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff 546-21 Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #546-21: Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12. The City Manager briefly discussed the relocation of the Public Utilities Engineering Staff. Page 3 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021 A brief discussion was held regarding additional workspace at City Hall and the search for available office space downtown. Dan Kallan informed the Council he has available office space downtown. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to table COUNCIL MEMO #546-21: Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount of $150,000.12 to the December 21, 2021 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin 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 550-21 Joliet and Award of Contract for the 2021 - 2022 Hazardous Tree Trimming and Removal Contract to Arbor Tek Services, Inc. in the amount of $199,612.44 Attachments: Ordinance to Amend Budget for Hazardous Trees Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #550-21: Ordinance Amending the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet and Award of Contract for the 2021 - 2022 Hazardous Tree Trimming and Removal Contract to Arbor Tek Services, Inc. in the amount of $199,612.44. (ORDINANCE NO. 18284) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the 551-21 Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit above a Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 429 Buell Avenue (ZBA 2021-43) Attachments: VOU Ordinance_429 Buell_426 Division Street 081921 Minutes ZBA 2021-43 (429 Buell Avenue) Staff Report Packet Variation of Use - Staff Review Process - Final Approver Report Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #551-21: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Rental Unit above a Garage (a Two-unit) in a R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 429 Buell Avenue (ZBA 2021-43). (ORDINANCE NO. 18285) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Quillman Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated 553-21 Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development Attachments: Resolution FY20 CAPER Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #553-21: Resolution Page 5 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021 Authorizing the Submittal of the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7715) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to 554-21 the Existing Lease with Verizon Wireless Attachments: Resolution Exhibit 1 Exhibit 2 Exhibit 3 Exhibit 4 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #554-21: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Amendment to the Existing Lease with Verizon Wireless. (RESOLUTION NO. 7716) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving an Amendment to Article X, Section 17 555-21 and Exhibit A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Fire Fighters IAFF Local 44, AFL-CIO Attachments: Resolution Exhibit 1 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Page 6 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021 Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #555-21: Resolution Approving an Amendment to Article X, Section 17 and Exhibit A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Fire Fighters IAFF Local 44, AFL-CIO. (RESOLUTION NO. 7717) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving Agreement with Heritage Corridor 556-21 Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the Administration of City Related Marketing and Tourism Promotions Attachments: Resolution Hertiage Corridor CVB Agreement 2022 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #556-21: Resolution Approving Agreement with Heritage Corridor Convention and Visitor's Bureau for the Administration of City Related Marketing and Tourism Promotions. (RESOLUTION NO. 7718) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Holiday Lights map on the city's website. A brief discussion was held regarding publishing the City newsletter. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Dan Kallan spoke regarding the disrepair of the old Barett's Hardware building. Page 7 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 7, 2021 The City Manager stated dialogue has begun with the property owner concerning the condition of the building. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement thanked the City Manager and staff for trees being replaced. Councilman Mudron highlighted December 7th and thanked all those who served and are still serving. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted Pearl Harbor and congratulated the local State Football champions. She thanked everyone involved in the vaccine effort and for the award. Councilwoman Reardon also congratulated the area football teams on their championships . Mayor O'Dekirk congratulated all the football teams as well as Father Valente - St. Anthony's Church with a street sign being dedicated in his honor. He highlighted the Holiday Parade and tree lighting ceremony, Catholic Charities event, Santa Send Off (route posted on the City's website). He wished Councilwoman Gavin well. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 8 of 8