City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 1, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS (1/1/2022 - 3/31/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - James V. Capparelli, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 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: Rev. Matthew Robinson, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1015 Winthrop Avenue PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Guerrero 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 as written with the following change: 1) Remove Council Memo #82-22: Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a Women’s Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue 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: None. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Service Page 1 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, January 31, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4188?view_id=6&redirect=true Stadium Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, January 19, 2022 Stadium Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4175?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Council Meeting - January 18, 2022 Attachments: Council Meeting - January 18, 2022.pdf Approver Report Position Vacancies 65-22 Attachments: Approver Report Text Report Text Report A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill up to 4 part-time Summer Laborers in Plant Operations of the Public Utilities Department; 2) Fill one part-time Laboratory Intern in Plant Operations of the Public Utilities Department; 3) Fill up to 6 part-time Summer Laborers in the Roadways Division of Public Works; 4) Fill up to 3 part-time seasonal Urban Forestry positions in the Roadways Division of Public Works; 5) Fill two part-time Summer Laborers in the Fleet Division of Public Works Department; 6) Fill one part-time Historic Preservation Summer Intern in the Planning Division of the Community Development Department; and 7) Fill four part-time Engineering Summer Interns in the Public Utilities Department. Sole Source Purchase of ZETX Scan Suite with TSMA6 Drive 66-22 Test Scanner and Associated Hardware for the Joliet Police Department Investigations Division Attachments: Approver Report Page 2 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 Award of Professional Service Contract for the 2022-2023 67-22 National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) Program to Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $28,215.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Contract 68-22 with Rempe-Sharpe & Associates, Inc. for the Downtown Floodplain Levee Project in the amount of $199,798.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 5 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer 69-22 Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of ($231,894.47) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Roadway Resurfacing 70-22 Contract A - MFT Sect. No. 20-00525-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of ($40,780.17) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $12,216.29 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Roadways Resurfacing 71-22 Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 20-00530-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $100,492.03 and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $185,588.72 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 in the amount of ($202,815.65) and 72-22 Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final in the amount of $105,660.55 for the Reedwood Phase 1A Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Clement, to approval all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 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: Ordinance to Defease the 2014A Water and Sewer Bonds 74-22 Attachments: Defeasance Authorizing Ordinance 2022 Escrow Deposit Agreement 2022 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #74-22: Ordinance to Defease the 2014A Water and Sewer Bonds. (ORDINANCE NO. 18314) 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 Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2020 76-22 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 20-00530-00-RS in the amount of $100,492.03 Attachments: Roadways Resurfacing B Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #76-22: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2020 Roadways Resurfacing Contract B - MFT Sect. No. 20-00530-00-RS in the amount of $100,492.03. (R018833-020222) (RESOLUTION NO. 7733) Page 4 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 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 Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as 77-22 Surplus Attachments: Resolution Auction List November 2021 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #77-22: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus.(RESOLUTION NO. 7734) 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 a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement 78-22 with The Boys and Girls Club of Joliet Attachments: Resolution Subrecipient Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joseph Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #78-22: Resolution Authorizing a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with The Boys and Girls Club of Joliet. (RESOLUTION NO. 7735) 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 Page 5 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving a Preliminary Agreement Regarding 79-22 Formation of a Regional Water Commission, Making Preliminary Declarations of Future Lake Michigan Water Needs and Other Related Matters Attachments: Resolution Preliminary Agreement for Water Commission Formation For Municipal Approval.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #79-22: Resolution Approving a Preliminary Agreement Regarding Formation of a Regional Water Commission, Making Preliminary Declarations of Future Lake Michigan Water Needs and Other Related Matters. (RESOLUTION NO. 7736) 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 a Memorandum of Understanding 80-22 Regarding Shared Water Delivery Services with the Village of Channahon Attachments: Resolution Joliet-Channahon MOU Regarding Water Delivery 01-25-2022 for approval.pdf Approver Report In response to Mayor O'Dekirk's question, Public Works Director Allison Swisher informed the Council that Channahon will vote on this item next Monday. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #80-22: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Shared Water Delivery Services with the Village of Channahon. (RESOLUTION NO. 7737) 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 Page 6 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement 81-22 with Holsten Human Capital Development Attachments: Resolution HHCD CDBG Agreement HHCD Exhibit A Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joseph Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #81-22: Resolution Authorizing a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Holsten Human Capital Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 7738) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Denying a Special Use Permit to Allow a 82-22 Women’s Opioid Addiction Supportive Living Facility, Located at 1301 Copperfield Avenue (PETITION 2021-48) (To Be Removed) Attachments: Resolution PETITION 2021-48 - 1301 Copperfield Avenue - Combine ZBA Staff Report Minutes (30) Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the agenda. CITY MANAGER: The City Manager explained Council Memo #81-22: Resolution Authorizing a CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with Holsten Human Capital Development allows the City to fulfill the obligation to have a Community Center at this site. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Hug reminded residents there will be ice under the snow on the roadways and to park in their driveways where possible. Page 7 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, gave a brief overview of the upcoming snow storm. Councilwoman Reardon reminder residents garbage collection will start at 5:30 a.m. due to the snow event. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Meeting was recessed due to disruption in Council Chambers. Meeting reconvened at 6:59 p.m. with all members of the Council present with Councilwoman Gavin and Councilman Guerrero attending remotely. Jim Lanham spoke regarding child sex offender concerns. Nicole Lurry spoke regarding concerns on Eric Lurry's death. William Callaway spoke regarding LaQuon McDonald release concerns. A gentleman with Ex-cons for Community and Social Change spoke regarding cannabis concerns. Mark Clements spoke regarding concerns on Eric Lurry's death. Justin Blake spoke regarding Eric Lurry's and LaQuon McDonald deaths. A gentleman spoke regarding the upcoming release of Jason VanDyke. Clyde McLamore with Black Lives Matter of Lake County spoke regarding Eric Lurry and LaQuon McDonald. Carl Ferrell spoke regarding Eric Lurry's death. Gregory Sherman with Ex-cons for Community and Social Change spoke regarding injustices. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement highlighted the Pit Stop Corner Cafe at Emerald Drive and Route 53. Councilman Guerrero spoke regarding COVID concerns, watermain issues, and contacting the Attorney General's office regarding issued discussed under public comment. Councilman Hug spoke regarding e-learned for local students due to the weather forecast . Councilman Morris highlighted celebrations of Black History Month by Seven Mountains and the Joliet Area Historical Museum and mentioned there are other events taking place throughout the City. Councilwoman Quillman spoke regarding a vaccine clinic sponsored by the Township Page 8 of 9 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 1, 2022 Government building located at 175 W. Jefferson Street. Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted his visit at Cornerstone Christian School, Governor Pritzker's visit to Joliet to discuss the Houbolt Road Bridge Project, meeting with Congressman Foster concerning infrastructure funding, and grand opening Pit Stop Cadence Corner Cafe . He also invited attendees at the meeting from the ECCSC group to contact his office to meet with him . ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, 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 Page 9 of 9