City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 21, 2021
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 21, 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 21, 2021
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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 Solomon Jothi, Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely.
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.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph
Clement, to approve the Agenda with the following change: Remove Council Memo #559-21:
Award of Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews in
the Amount of $248,288.00 from Consent Agenda and vote on it separately.
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:
Angela Ortiz spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.
Ericka Gonzalez spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.
Stevie Guzman - Alipio spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.
Doug Kasper spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.
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Flex Ortiz spoke in opposition of Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.
APPOINTMENTS:
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Hug, to appoint
Councilman Morris as Mayor Pro Tem for the period January 1, 2022 through March 31,
2022.
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, December 21, 2021 Finance Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4155?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday,
December 20, 2021 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4152?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - December 6, 2021
Council Meeting - December 7, 2021
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 8, 2021
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 13, 2021
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Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - December 6, 2021.pdf
Council Meeting - December 7, 2021.pdf
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 8, 2021.pdf
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 13, 2021.pdf
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2021-11 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 557-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 558-21
Campbell Street to Adler Roofing in the amount of
$56,420.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison 559-21
Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews in the Amount of
$248,288.00
Attachments: Repair of Joliet Prison Smokestack Council Package
Approver Report
A brief discussion was held regarding the smokestack.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #559-21: Award of
Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews
in the Amount of $248,288.00. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug and
Councilwoman Jan Quillman
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Award of Contract for the Motor Fuel Purchase - 2022 - 560-21
REVISED
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Professional Service for the Design / 561-21
Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson -
Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech
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Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $38,911.99
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of a Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities 562-21
Engineering Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building,
LLC in the amount of $150,000.12
Attachments: Approver Report
Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed Council Memo #562-21.
Change Order No. 1 for Purchase of Golf Carts for the Public 563-21
Utilities Division Contract to Harris Golf Cars in the amount
of $17,350.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the Summit Street (Stone 564-21
Street-Bridge Street) Roadway Improvement Project - CDBG
2021 to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of
$23,294.00 and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the
amount of $58,545.31
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for time extension on the Lead Service 565-21
Line Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Replacement Phase 566-21
2 B to Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of $126,341.65
and Payment Estimate No. 7 and Final in the amount of
$629,939.22
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1 B 567-21
Watermain Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in
the amount of ($61,912.23) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and
Final in the amount of $161,007.91
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main 568-21
Improvement Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
($149,993.92) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the
amount of $197,176.24
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Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Reardon, to
approval 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:
Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 61.45 570-21
Acres Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive
(A-11-21)
Attachments: AnnxAgreeResolution - Cadence
Final Draft Annexation Agreement_Cadence
Plat of Annexation_Cadence
A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
111821
Approver Report
The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in
order at this time.
Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments.
No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public
Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #570-21: Resolution Approving an
Annexation Agreement for 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at
Emerald Drive (A-11-21). (RESOLUTION NO. 7719)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Joseph Clement, to moving Council Memos #574-21 through #577-21 up on the
Agenda to be voted on before the next Public Hearing.
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 Approving the Annexation and Development 571-21
Agreement for Approximately 2,179.296 Acres with East Gate
Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park
(A-13-21)
Attachments: NPaafinal
Annexation & Development Agreement - Compass
835912
A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Annexation Plats_Page_01
Annexation Plats_Page_02
Annexation Plats_Page_03
Annexation Plats_Page_04
Annexation Plats_Page_05
Annexation Plats_Page_06
NP21annexation
NP21zoningfinal
Approver Report
Approver Report
The City Clerk open the public hearing for Council Memo #571-21 and #572-21.
Chris Regis, Inspector General, read the Public Hearing speaking rules.
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Tom George, Vice President of Acquisitions - NorthPoint, highlighted changes
made from last year.
Tom Osterberger, Attorney representing East Gate Logistics Park Chicago,
LLC., spoke regarding traffic studies.
Julia Baum Coldwater was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos
#571-21 and #572-21.
Delilah LeGrett was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos
#571-21 and #572-21.
Stephanie Irvine was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos
#571-21 and #572-21.
Matthew Robbins was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos
#571-21 and #572-21.
Coley O'Connell was sworn-in and spoke in opposition of Council Memos
#571-21 and #572-21.
Stacy Meyers spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Robert Fioretti spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Mike Adrieanson requested this project be tabled.
Gerald Heinrich spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Michelle Peterson spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21
Dominic Orlando spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Ronald Adamski spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Christina Sammet spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Dave Harris spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Alejandro Guiterrez spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and
#572-21.
Tricia Maas spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Brian Podest spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
James Walsh spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
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Kevin Pomaykala spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Julie Friebele spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Jim Baltas spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Dave Harris briefly added to his comments.
Mike Diad spoke in opposition of Council Memos #571-21 and #572-21.
Councilman Morris exited the meeting at 8:48 p.m. and reentered the meeting
8:49 p.m.
Councilman Hug exited the meeting at 8:58 and reentered the meeting 8:58 p.m.
No further public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the
Public Hearing.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #571-21: Resolution Approving the
Annexation and Development Agreement for Approximately 2,179.296 Acres
with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park
(A-13-21). (RESOLUTION NO. 7720)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Approving the Annexation Agreement for 117.36 572-21
Acres with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21)
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Attachments: wakalaafinal
Annexation Agreement - Wakal
Wakal Plat of Annexation
A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
wakalannexation
wakalzoning
Approver Report
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #572-21: Resolution
Approving the Annexation Agreement for 117.36 Acres with Wakal Limited
Partnership (A-15-21). (RESOLUTION NO. 7721)
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
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 61.45 Acres Located 574-21
West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21)
Attachments: AnnexOrd - A-11-21 - Cadence
Plat of Annexation_Cadence
111821
A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #574-21: Ordinance
Approving the Annexation of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago Street at
Emerald Drive (A-11-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18286)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 the Classification of 61.45 Acres 575-21
Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive to I-1 (Light
Industrial) Zoning (A-11-21)
Attachments: Annx Zoning Class Ord - Cadence
Plat of Annexation_Cadence
A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
111821
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #575-21:
Ordinance Approving the Classification of 61.45 Acres Located West of Chicago
Street at Emerald Drive to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (A-11-21). (ORDINANCE
NO. 18287)
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 Reclassification of 5.436 Acres at the 576-21
West Side of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive and Marcella
Avenue from B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial)
Zoning (Z-5-21)
Attachments: Z-5-21 - Zoning Reclassification - Cadence
111821
A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #576-21:
Ordinance Approving a Reclassification of 5.436 Acres at the West Side of
Chicago Street at Emerald Drive and Marcella Avenue from B-3 (General
Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (Z-5-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18288)
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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 Special Use Permit to Allow Truck 577-21
and Trailer Parking, Cartage, and Truck and Trailer Repair,
Including Body Work and Painting (ZBA 2021-63)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_West of Chicago Street at
Emerald Drive
111821 Minutes
ZBA 2021-63 (Chicago Street and Emerald Drive)_staff
report packet
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #577-21: Ordinance
Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck and Trailer Parking, Cartage,
and Truck and Trailer Repair, Including Body Work and Painting (ZBA 2021-63).
(ORDINANCE NO. 18289)
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 the Annexation of Certain Contiguous 578-21
Parcels Subject to Annexation and Development Agreement
with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass
Business Park (A-13-21)
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Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Annexation Plats_Page_01
Annexation Plats_Page_02
Annexation Plats_Page_03
annexation Plats_Page_04
Annexation Plats_Page_05
annexation Plats_Page_06
NP21annexation
NP21zoningfinal
NPaafinal
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry
E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #578-21: Ordinance Approving the
Annexation of Certain Contiguous Parcels Subject to Annexation and
Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for
Compass Business Park (A-13-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18290)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Approving and Affirming the Zoning 579-21
Classification to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning of all Property
Subject to the Annexation and Development Agreement with
East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass
Business Park within the Municipal Boundaries of Joliet
(Z-9-21)
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Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Annexation Plats_Page_01
Annexation Plats_Page_02
Annexation Plats_Page_03
annexation Plats_Page_04
Annexation Plats_Page_05
annexation Plats_Page_06
NP21annexation
NP21zoningfinal
NPaafinal
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #579-21: Ordinance
Approving and Affirming the Zoning Classification to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning of
all Property Subject to the Annexation and Development Agreement with East
Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park within the
Municipal Boundaries of Joliet (Z-9-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18291)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug,
Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron,
Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 117.36 Acres 580-21
Subject to an Annexation Agreement with Wakal Limited
Partnership (A-15-21)
Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Wakal Plat of Annexation
wakalaafinal
wakalannexation
wakalzoning
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #580-21: Ordinance
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Approving the Annexation of 117.36 Acres Subject to an Annexation Agreement
with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18292)
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 Zoning Classification of 117.36 Acres 581-21
to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning (Z-10-21)
Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Wakal Plat of Annexation
wakalaafinal
wakalannexation
wakalzoning
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #581-21: Ordinance
Approving a Zoning Classification of 117.36 Acres to I-1 Light Industrial Zoning
(Z-10-21). (ORDINANCE NO. 18293)
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 a Cable Television Franchise 583-21
Agreement between the City of Joliet and Comcast
Attachments: Resolution
Comcast Franchise 9-5-21.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #583-21: Resolution
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Approving a Cable Television Franchise Agreement between the City of Joliet
and Comcast. (RESOLUTION NO. 7722)
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 Approving an Amendment to the Economic 584-21
Incentive Agreement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A -AMENDMENT TO ECONOMIC INCENTIVE
AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT B -ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH
CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES, INC
Approver Report
Mayor O'Dekirk expressed his approval of development beginning at this
location.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman
Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #584-21: Resolution Approving an
Amendment to the Economic Incentive Agreement with CarMax Auto
Superstores, Inc.. (RESOLUTION NO. 7723)
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 Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Para 585-21
Transit Local Share Agreement with Pace and to Apply for
Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security
Act
Attachments: Resolution
City of Joliet Local Share PACE 2022
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #585-21: Resolution
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Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Para Transit Local Share
Agreement with Pace and to Apply for Grant Funds Available Under Title XX of
the Social Security Act. (RESOLUTION NO. 7724)
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 Authorizing Approval and Execution of An 586-21
Employment Agreement for the Position of City Manager
with James V. Capparelli
Attachments: Resolution
Revised Capparelli Employment Agreement 12-17-2021.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman
Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #586-21: Resolution Authorizing
Approval and Execution of An Employment Agreement for the Position of City
Manager with James V. Capparelli. (RESOLUTION NO. 7725)
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 Jan Quillman
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager thanked the Council for approving his contract.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
Councilman Hug requested a memo be placed on the January 4, 2022 Council Agenda
rescinding a contract for services with Plainfield Community Consolidated Schools.
Councilwoman Gavin spoke regarding a project presented by the VOA for the Hope Manor
Property located on the old Silver Cross Property. She requested the VOA come before the
Council to discuss this project. She also requested that the streetlights be inspected along
Woodruff Road.
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A brief discussion was held regarding the VOA project coming before the Plan Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Robin Anderson spoke regarding the death of her daughter Ravin Littlejohn.
Doris Jones spoke regarding the death of Ravin Littlejohn.
Lisa Walters spoke regarding the death of Anthony Dunn.
Minnie Walters Heath spoke regarding the death of her son Anthony Dunn.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilwoman Gavin thanked everyone for their well wishes and wished everyone Happy
Holidays.
Councilman Hug wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilman Morris wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilman Mudron wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year and
highlighted the Santa Send-Off Parade.
Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the Santa Send-Off Parade and wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Councilwoman Reardon highlighted the American Legion Band Sounds of Christmas at the
Rialto Square Theatre.
Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a ribbon cutting at the Nail Academy, Santa Send-Off Parade, and
Lion Electric walk through of their facility. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy
New Year.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement,
to adjourn.
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
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
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
Tuesday, December 21, 2021 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
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 Solomon Jothi, Crystal Lawns Church of the Nazarene, 2424 Caton Farm Road
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
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This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a
question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk
has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of
the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPOINTMENTS:
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - December 6, 2021
Council Meeting - December 7, 2021
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 8, 2021
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 13, 2021
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - December 6, 2021.pdf
Council Meeting - December 7, 2021.pdf
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 8, 2021.pdf
Special Council Meeting (Budget) - December 13, 2021.pdf
Invoices Paid Report
Attachments: 2021-11 Invoices Paid
Approver Report
Position Vacancies 557-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Emergency Roof Replacement at 815 558-21
Campbell Street to Adler Roofing in the amount of $56,420.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Award of Contract for the Repair of the Old Joliet Prison 559-21
Smokestack to Bulley & Andrews in the Amount of $248,288.00
Attachments: Repair of Joliet Prison Smokestack Council Package
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Motor Fuel Purchase - 2022 - REVISED 560-21
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Professional Service for the Design / 561-21
Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson - Webster)
Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in
the amount of $38,911.99
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of a Lease Agreement for the Public Utilities Engineering 562-21
Staff Office Relocation to Bays Rialto Building, LLC in the amount
of $150,000.12
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for Purchase of Golf Carts for the Public 563-21
Utilities Division Contract to Harris Golf Cars in the amount of
$17,350.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 2 for the Summit Street (Stone Street-Bridge 564-21
Street) Roadway Improvement Project - CDBG 2021 to Austin
Tyler Construction in the amount of $23,294.00 and Payment
Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $58,545.31
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for time extension on the Lead Service Line 565-21
Replacement Phase 2C to Austin Tyler Construction
Attachments: Approver Report
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Change Order No. 1 for the Lead Service Replacement Phase 2 B 566-21
to Stip Bros Excavating in the amount of $126,341.65 and
Payment Estimate No. 7 and Final in the amount of $629,939.22
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Florence Park Phase 1 B Watermain 567-21
Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
($61,912.23) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the amount
of $161,007.91
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Reedwood Phase 1B Water Main 568-21
Improvement Project to Brandt Excavating in the amount of
($149,993.92) and Payment Estimate No. 6 and Final in the
amount of $197,176.24
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 61.45 Acres 570-21
Located West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21)
Attachments: AnnxAgreeResolution - Cadence
Final Draft Annexation Agreement_Cadence
Plat of Annexation_Cadence
A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
111821
Approver Report
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Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement 571-21
for Approximately 2,179.296 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park
Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-13-21)
Attachments: NPaafinal
Annexation & Development Agreement - Compass
835912
A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Annexation Plats_Page_01
Annexation Plats_Page_02
Annexation Plats_Page_03
Annexation Plats_Page_04
Annexation Plats_Page_05
Annexation Plats_Page_06
NP21annexation
NP21zoningfinal
Approver Report
Approver Report
Resolution Approving the Annexation Agreement for 117.36 Acres 572-21
with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21)
Attachments: wakalaafinal
Annexation Agreement - Wakal
Wakal Plat of Annexation
A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
wakalannexation
wakalzoning
Approver Report
Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
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Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 61.45 Acres Located West 574-21
of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive (A-11-21)
Attachments: AnnexOrd - A-11-21 - Cadence
Plat of Annexation_Cadence
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A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the Classification of 61.45 Acres Located 575-21
West of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive to I-1 (Light Industrial)
Zoning (A-11-21)
Attachments: Annx Zoning Class Ord - Cadence
Plat of Annexation_Cadence
A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
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Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Reclassification of 5.436 Acres at the West 576-21
Side of Chicago Street at Emerald Drive and Marcella Avenue from
B-3 (General Business) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (Z-5-21)
Attachments: Z-5-21 - Zoning Reclassification - Cadence
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A-11-21 Z-5-21_Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck and 577-21
Trailer Parking, Cartage, and Truck and Trailer Repair, Including
Body Work and Painting (ZBA 2021-63)
Attachments: Special Use Permit Ordinance_West of Chicago Street at
Emerald Drive
111821 Minutes
ZBA 2021-63 (Chicago Street and Emerald Drive)_staff report
packet
Approver Report
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Ordinance Approving the Annexation of Certain Contiguous 578-21
Parcels Subject to Annexation and Development Agreement with
East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business
Park (A-13-21)
Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Annexation Plats_Page_01
Annexation Plats_Page_02
Annexation Plats_Page_03
annexation Plats_Page_04
Annexation Plats_Page_05
annexation Plats_Page_06
NP21annexation
NP21zoningfinal
NPaafinal
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving and Affirming the Zoning Classification to I-1 579-21
Light Industrial Zoning of all Property Subject to the Annexation
and Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park
Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park within the Municipal
Boundaries of Joliet (Z-9-21)
Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Annexation Plats_Page_01
Annexation Plats_Page_02
Annexation Plats_Page_03
annexation Plats_Page_04
Annexation Plats_Page_05
annexation Plats_Page_06
NP21annexation
NP21zoningfinal
NPaafinal
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Approver Report
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Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 117.36 Acres Subject to an 580-21
Annexation Agreement with Wakal Limited Partnership (A-15-21)
Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Wakal Plat of Annexation
wakalaafinal
wakalannexation
wakalzoning
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Zoning Classification of 117.36 Acres to I-1 581-21
Light Industrial Zoning (Z-10-21)
Attachments: A-13-21, Z-9-21, A-15-21 & Z-10-21 Annex-Dev Agree &
Zonings - NorthPoint_staff report packet
Plan Commission Minutes - 11-18-21
Wakal Plat of Annexation
wakalaafinal
wakalannexation
wakalzoning
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving a Cable Television Franchise Agreement 583-21
between the City of Joliet and Comcast
Attachments: Comcast Franchise 9-5-21.pdf
Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Amendment to the Economic Incentive 584-21
Agreement with CarMax Auto Superstores, Inc.
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT A -AMENDMENT TO ECONOMIC INCENTIVE
AGREEMENT
EXHIBIT B -ECONOMIC INCENTIVE AGREEMENT WITH
CARMAX AUTO SUPERSTORES, INC
Approver Report
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Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Para 585-21
Transit Local Share Agreement with Pace and to Apply for Grant
Funds Available Under Title XX of the Social Security Act
Attachments: Resolution
City of Joliet Local Share PACE 2022
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of An Employment 586-21
Agreement for the Position of City Manager with James V.
Capparelli
Attachments: Resolution
Revised Capparelli Employment Agreement 12-17-2021.pdf
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is
not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City
Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the
harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M.
Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of
Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be
accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda &
Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at
their convenience.
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