City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 3, 2022 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (4/1/2022 - 6/30/2022) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS 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 May 3, 2022 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2022 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: 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. PRESENTATION: Update on Historic Preservation Initiatives - Jayne Bernhard, City Planner and Staff Liaison to the HIstoric Preservation Commission Attachments: Approver Report Jayne Bernhardt, City Planner and staff liaison to the Historic Preservation, gave an update on historic preservation initiatives. A brief discussion was held regarding the Cassaday House project. MAYOR: Proclamation declaring May as Historic Preservation Month. Attachments: HISTORIC PRESERVATION MONTH 2022 Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk declaring May as Historic Preservation Month. Sharon Merwin and Candace Johnson accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve the agenda as written. Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Jim Roolf spoke in favor of Council Memos #235-22: Professional Engineering Services Contract for Phase II Engineering for the Chicago Street (Jefferson Street - Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project and #236-22: Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Design of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,029,060.00. APPOINTMENTS: Reappointments to Joliet Committee and Commissions. Attachments: ARTS REAPPOINTMENTS 5322 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to reappoint Quinn Adamowski, Eryn Blaser, Lori Carmine, Erick Deshaun Dorris, Eric Goder, Lauren Las, Crystal Malone, Brett Marcum, Megan Millen, Sue Regis, John Simpson, Jr., Peg (Marguerite) Stoiber, and Deborah Summers to Joliet Arts Commission. 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 Appointments to Joliet Committee and Commissions. Attachments: ART APPOINTMENTS 5322 Approver Report Giovanni Alvarado thanked the Mayor and Council for the opportunity to serve on the Arts Commission. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint David Wheeler to Joliet Arts Commission replacing Valerie Devine and appoint Giovanni Alvarado to the Joliet Arts Commission. Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 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 Appointment to Joliet Committee and Commission A motion was made by Councilwoman Quillman, seconded by Councilman Clement, to appoint Jason Heath to the Plan Commission replacing Frederick Moore. 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: Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, May 2, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4284?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, May 3, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting. In addition, Fire Chief Greg Blaskey briefly discussed the replacement of the Fire Department's turnout gear. A brief discussion was held on utilizing COVID funding to purchase items used by first responders. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4286?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - April 18, 2022 Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2022 Council Meeting - April 19, 2022 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - April 18, 2022.pdf Meeting Minutes - April 19, 2022 Approver Report Regular Payroll for February 11 - February 24, 2022 - 227-22 $3,587,635.73 Attachments: PD 3.04.22 Approver Report Regular Payroll for February 25 - March 10, 2022 - 228-22 $3,477,923.93 Attachments: PD 3.18.22 Approver Report Award of Contract for Auditing Services for a Five-Year 229-22 Period Attachments: Wermer five year contract 2022 Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 30D Rehabilitation Project to 230-22 Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $245,960.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well Rock 1 Rehabilitation Project 231-22 to Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $267,233.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 16D Rehabilitation Project to 232-22 Water Well Solutions Inc. in the amount of $248,205.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment 233-22 Plant Dewatering Slab Project to D Construction in the amount of $64,900.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to ESRI for Licensing Renewal and 234-22 Services Attachments: Approver Report Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2022 Professional Engineering Services Contract for Phase II 235-22 Engineering for the Chicago Street (Jefferson Street - Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - Sect. 21-00545-00-PV to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $553,268.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Design 236-22 of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech Engineering Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,029,060.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for Independent Review 237-22 Firm for the Alternative Water Source Program with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of $650,138.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for a Comprehensive 238-22 Water and Sewer Rate Study update with Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the amount of $138,592.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase three (3) vehicle mounted hydraulic valve turning 239-22 machines for the Public Utilities Department from E.H. Wachs in the amount of $66,780.00 Attachments: Approver Report Authorization to Enter Into a Sole Source Agreement with 240-22 Blue Line Professional Consultants, LLC Attachments: Blue Line Budget Amending Ordinance Blue Line Vendor_Subcontractor Agreement ILTSB Mental Health Screening Recommendations 092921 Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 241-22 for Phase II Engineering Services for the Olympic Boulevard (Houbolt Road - Rock Run Creek) Roadway Extension and Improvements to Patrick Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $113,516.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2022 Amendment No. 1 to the Phase III Engineering Services for 242-22 the Essington Road Bridge over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00-489-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in the amount of ($45,570.37) and Payment Request No. 20 and Final in the amount of $2,870.18 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 to the Phase III Engineering Services for 243-22 the Caton Farm Road Bridge over the DuPage River Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00425-00-BR to Willett, Hofmann & Associates, Inc. in the amount of ($11,774.22) Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 to the Phase III Engineering Services for 244-22 the Washington Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00426-00-BR to Willett Hofmann & Associates, Inc. in the amount of ($14,254.51) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Caton Farm 245-22 Road Bridge Over the DuPage River Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00425-00-BR to IDOT in the amount of ($17,923.88) and Payment Request No. 5 and Final in the amount of $83,249.77 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Construction of the Washington 246-22 Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 09-00426-00-BR to IDOT in the amount of ($42,198.29) and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $87,418.38 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Quillman, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 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: Ordinances Associated with Joliet Logistics Park 247-22 Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21) Resolution Approving the Execution of a Development Agreement with Route 53 Land LLC Attachments: P-8-21 - Ordinance - Joliet Logistics.pdf FP-6-21- Ordinance - Joliet Logistics Phase 2.pdf RP-10-21 - Ordinance - Joliet Logistics Phase 2.pdf October Plan Commission Minutes P-8-21 & FP-6-21 - Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision - Combine Plan Commission Staff Report Joliet Logistics Phase 2 Final Plat Joliet Logistics Preliminary Plat Joliet Logistics Phase 2 Recording Plat Resolution - Rt. 53 Development Agreement (Rte 53 Land) v-15 Approver Report Councilman Hug thanked Chris Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel, for his work on this agreement. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #247-22: Ordinances Associated with Joliet Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2022 Logistics Park Subdivision Ordinance Approving the Re-Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision (P-8-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18340) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (FP-6-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18341) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Joliet Logistics Park Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-10-21) (ORDINANCE NO. 18342) Resolution Approving the Execution of a Development Agreement with Route 53 Land LLC. (RESOLUTION NO. 7767) 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 248-22 Phase II Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Chicago Street (Jefferson Street -Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - Sect. No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $397,988.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #248-22: Resolution appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Phase II Professional Engineering Services Contract for the Chicago Street (Jefferson Street -Webster Street) Streetscape Reconstruction Project - Sect. No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $397,988.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7768) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 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 Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement 249-22 Between the City of Joliet and the Forest Preserve District of Will County for services related to the Hollywood Road / Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modifications and Roadway Reconstruction Project Attachments: Resolution Final Draft Amendment 1 to License 19-18 Final Draft Amendment 1 to License 19-19 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #249-22: Resolution Approving Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement Between the City of Joliet and the Forest Preserve District of Will County for services related to the Hollywood Road / Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modifications and Roadway Reconstruction Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7769) 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 discussed a health survey being administered by the National Center for Health Statistics as part of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) in Kendall County from June 3rd through August 17th. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Clement spoke regarding a phone call he received from the Cathedral Area Preservation (CAPA) president concerning the city's comprehensive plan. A brief discussion was held regarding the plan. Councilman Mudron thanked the City Manager concerning the comprehensive plan as he had also received a call from the CAPA president. Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 2022 Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted an event "I Remember the Boston Store" at the Joliet Historic Museum on May 15, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Megan Cooper spoke regarding a stop work order for the proposed project at 400 Manhattan Road. A resident spoke regarding sidewalk repair at 513 E. Jackson Street and a request for a traffic signal at this intersection of Jackson Street and Youngs Avenue. A brief discussion was held concerning issues at said intersection. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement thanked Greg Ruddy for addressing issues on Demmond Street. Councilman Guerrero marked his one year anniversary as Councilman and thanked those for supporting him during his first year. Councilman Hug congratulated Councilman Guerrero. He also congratulated the local graduates, including his daughter who is graduating from the University of St. Francis. Councilman Morris wished his mother, wife and all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Councilman Mudron wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted a Ramadon Iftar Dinner and tree planting at Thomas Jefferson School. She also wished all the mothers and others who act as mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Councilwoman Reardon highlighted a cinco de mayo event at the Joliet Historical Museum . Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a ribbon cutting at Ohio Banquets, Warren Sharpe Public Garden opening, Joliet Chamber Business After Hours and ribbon cutting at the new Family Innovative Research Center at Joliet Catholic High School, opening of new Blues Brother's exhibit at the Joliet Historical Museum and Arbor Day tree planting at Thomas Jefferson School. He wished his wife, mother, mother-in-law, Councilwoman, staff and all Joliet mothers a Happy Mother's Day. CLOSED SESSION: A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Quillman, 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: Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 3, 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 ADJOURNMENT: Page 11 of 11