City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 21, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT (1/1/2023 - 3/31/2023) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG 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 March 21, 2023 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Jacob Garcia, Crossroads Christian Church, 2312 Essington 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 Hallums 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 Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Susan Vanlandingham spoke regarding Council Memo #130-23: Ordinance Authorizing a Residential Parking Permit Program for the 800 Block of Cora Street. Tamara Barnes spoke regarding Council Memo #130-23. Liz Lopez spoke regarding Council Memo #130-23. Ken Carlson, attorney on behalf of Stepping Stones, and Paul Lauridsen, Executive Director for Stepping Stones, informed the Mayor and Council they are available for any questions concerning Council Memo #133-23 Ordinances Associated with the Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones Subdivision. Altemio Reyes owner of the grocery store at the corner of Cora and Ruby Streets spoke regarding Council Memo #130-23. Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Guerrero gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4795? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=4f234ec7efb5fe390ffa284fa89e377c Land Use & Legislative Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, March 13, 2023 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4777? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=862ae1ae6527f4af2d2c824f1467ab16 Prison Councilwoman Gavin gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, March 21, 2023 Prison Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4794? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=dfc1b8ec64a11289759a9f6fe8e7a8d7 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, March 20, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4787? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=3a32710374c3380012389b8d998dc407 CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - March 6, 2023 Council Meeting - March 7, 2023 Special Meeting - March 13, 2023 Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting - March 6, 2023.pdf Council Meeting - March 7, 2023.pdf Special Meeting - March 13, 2023.pdf Approver Report Invoices Paid Attachments: Invoices Paid 02.23 Approver Report Regular Payroll for January 13 - January 26, 2023 113-23 $3,741,125.57 Attachments: PD 2.03.23 Approver Report Regular Payroll for January 27 - February 09, 2023 114-23 $3,683,107.86 Attachments: PD 2.17.23 23-02 OT Approver Report IMRF Out-of-State Credit Authorization 115-23 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Well 25D Replacement Medium 116-23 Voltage Starter Purchase to Elliott Electric Inc. in the amount of $54,950.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Purchase of Uninterruptable Power 117-23 Supply (UPS) Materials to Traffic Control Corp in the amount of $72,910.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Plant Operations 118-23 SCADA Support to Wunderlich-Malec Environmental in the amount of $60,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Service Agreement for the 2023 Sanitary Sewer 119-23 Investigation and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $483,625.00 Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Service Agreement for the 2023 Annual Service 120-23 Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the amount of $50,339.00 Attachments: Approver Report Request to Approve the Purchase of Two New Fire 121-23 Apparatus not to Exceed $1.1 MM Each Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Twelve new vehicles for the Public Utilities 122-23 Department from various dealers in the amount of $714,791.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of twenty (20) Police Pursuit Vehicles from Morrow 123-23 Bros Ford Inc. in the amount of $813,400.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Curtis Avenue (Raynor Avenue - 124-23 Wilcox Street) 2021 Roadway Improvement Project MFT Section No. 21-00538-00-FP to P.T. Ferro Construction in the Amount of $14,681.74 and Payment Request No. 4 and Final in the amount of $42,634.57 Attachments: Approver Report Payment Request No. 4 and Final for the Harwood Street 125-23 (Cass Street - Sterling Avenue) 2021 Roadway Improvement Project MFT Section No. 21-00536-00-FP to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.- in the Amount of $24,492.48 Attachments: Approver Report CDBG Subrecipient Agreement with the Spanish Community 126-23 Center, NFP up to $100,000.00 Attachments: SCC 2022 Agreement Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Mayor O'Dekirk and Kristi McNichol, Housing Finance Specialist, presented a check to the Spanish Community Center. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing Approving the Ordinance for Vacation of a 128-23 10’ Wide Landscape Easement and 30’ Wide Public Utility and Drainage Easement, Located at 3050 Ring Road. (V-1-23) Attachments: Vacation Ordinance_3050 Ring Road Easements Vacation Exhibit Plat of Vacation Application-Ring Road Hotel_w_new Dedication Easement V-1-23 staff report 02.16.2023_Plan Commission Minutes 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #1 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #2 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #3 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #4 Mall Area Photo #1 Mall Area Photo #2 V-1-23 V-1-23a 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 Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #128-23: Public Hearing Approving the Ordinance for Vacation of a 10’ Wide Landscape Easement and 30’ Wide Public Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Utility and Drainage Easement, Located at 3050 Ring Road. (V-1-23). (ORDINANCE NO. 18479) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Authorizing a Residential Parking Permit Program 130-23 for the 800 Block of Cora Street Attachments: Ordinance_Parking Permit Program_800 Block of Cora Street Plan_Commission_23-01-19_Meeting_Minutes 1695_M_Plan_Commission_22-11-17_Meeting_Minutes M-2-22 (800 block of Cora Street) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #130-23: Ordinance Authorizing a Residential Parking Permit Program for the 800 Block of Cora Street. (ORDINANCE NO. 18480) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with 712 Landau Avenue: 131-23 Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Three-Unit Residence, an R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) Use, in an R-3 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 712 Landau Avenue (ZBA 2023-10) Ordinance Repealing a Variation of Use that Allowed a Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Frozen Ice Cream Distribution Center, a B-3 (General Business) Use, in an R-3 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zoning District (Ordinance #15651), Located at 712 Landau Avenue (ZBA 2006-88) Attachments: Ordinance Variation of Use ZBA 2023-10 712 Landau Ave Ordinance VOU Repeal ZBA 2006-88 712 Landau Ave 2023-10 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2023-10 Plat of survey and floor plans Ordinance 15651 Variation of Use 2006-88 Zoning Board Minutes 02_16_23 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #131-23: Ordinances Associated with 712 Landau Avenue: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Three-Unit Residence, an R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) Use, in an R-3 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 712 Landau Avenue (ZBA 2023-10) (ORDINANCE NO. 18481) Ordinance Repealing a Variation of Use that Allowed a Frozen Ice Cream Distribution Center, a B-3 (General Business) Use, in an R-3 (One- and Two-Family Residential) Zoning District (Ordinance #15651), Located at 712 Landau Avenue (ZBA 2006-88) (ORDINANCE NO. 18482) 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for a Portion of 132-23 South Chicago Street to Eastern Avenue (Adjacent to 518, 526, 528 and 536 S. Chicago Street) (SN-1-23) Attachments: Ordinance Street Name Change SN-1-23 SN-1-23 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet SN-1-23 Map Plan Commission Minutes 02_16_23 Approver Report Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Councilman Morris requested this item be tabled due to the burden on residents with the street name change. A motion was made by Councilman Terry Morris, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to table COUNCIL MEMO #132-23: Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for a Portion of South Chicago Street to Eastern Avenue (Adjacent to 518, 526, 528 and 536 S. Chicago Street) (SN-1-23) to the April 3, 2023 Council Meeting. 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinances Associated with the Planned Unit Development 133-23 of Stepping Stones Subdivision Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones (PUD-2-23) Ordinance Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones (PUD-3-23) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow an Eight-unit Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility, an R-B (Restricted Business) Use in a B-3 (General Business) Zoning District, Located at 1620 Plainfield Road (ZBA 2023-07) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Eight-unit Substance Use Disorder Facility for Women and Women with Children, Located at 1620 Plainfield Road (ZBA 2023-08) Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD Plat -Stepping Stones Ordinance - Final PUD Plat -Stepping Stones Ordinance_Variation of Use_1620 Plainfield Road Special Use Permit Ordinance_1620 Plainfield Road 021623 PC Meeting Minutes 02-16-23 Zoning Board Meeting Minutes ZBA 2023-07 & 2023-08_1620 Plainfield Road Staff Report Packet PUD-2-23 & PUD-3-23_Stepping Stones (1620 Plainfield Road) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #133-23: Ordinances Associated with the Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones Subdivision Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones (PUD-2-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18483) Ordinance Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Stepping Stones (PUD-3-23) (ORDINANCE NO. 18484) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow an Eight-unit Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facility, an R-B (Restricted Business) Use in a B-3 (General Business) Zoning District, Located at 1620 Plainfield Road (ZBA 2023-07) (ORDINANCE NO. 18485) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Eight-unit Substance Use Disorder Facility for Women and Women with Children, Located at 1620 Plainfield Road (ZBA 2023-08) (ORDINANCE NO. 18486) 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Amending Section 31-70 of Chapter 31 of The City 134-23 of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Procedures) Attachments: Ordinance Amending Utility billing due dates_ Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #134-23: Ordinance Amending Section 31-70 of Chapter 31 of The City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Procedures). (ORDINANCE NO. 18487) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Ordinance Adding Section 31-75 and Section 31-36 to 135-23 Chapter 31 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Payment Plans and Leak Credits) Attachments: Ordinance Adding Utility Billing Payment plans_revised Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #135-23: Ordinance Adding Section 31-75 and Section 31-36 to Chapter 31 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Utility Billing Payment Plans and Leak Credits). (ORDINANCE NO. 18488) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Will County 137-23 Cooperative Police Assistance Team Interagency Agreement (WCCPAT) Attachments: Resolution WCCPAT Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #137-23: Resolution Authorizing the Renewal of the Will County Cooperative Police Assistance Team Interagency Agreement (WCCPAT). (RESOLUTION NO. 7845) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 25’ Wide Public 138-23 Utility and City of Joliet Drainage Easement, Located at 3050 Ring Road. Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Attachments: Resolution Easement Dedication_3050 Ring Road Dedication and Plat of Easement for Lot 11 Ring Road_03.08.2023 V-1-23 staff report 02.16.2023_Plan Commission Minutes Plat of Vacation Application-Ring Road Hotel_w_new Dedication Easement 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #1 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #2 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #3 3050 Ring Road Site Photo #4 Mall Area Photo #1 Mall Area Photo #2 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #138-23: Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 25’ Wide Public Utility and City of Joliet Drainage Easement, Located at 3050 Ring Road. (RESOLUTION NO. 7846) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Transfer 139-23 Agreement for the Transfer and Assignment of a Certain Easement/Right of Way and Sewer Line Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement Attachments: Resolution Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #139-23: Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Transfer Agreement for the Transfer and Assignment of a Certain Easement/Right of Way and Sewer Line Pursuant to an Intergovernmental Agreement. (RESOLUTION NO. 7847) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an 140-23 Agreement for the Sale of Real Property at 607 Collins Street Attachments: Resolution Contract to Sell - 607 Collins Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #140-23: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Sale of Real Property at 607 Collins Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7848) 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanked the Police and Fire Departments as well as Rendel's Towing for their work on a boat sinking in the DesPlaines River this week. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): Councilman Clement requested the City Manager look into a commercial sidewalk sweeper and the need to repaint the bases of the green decorative streetlights . PUBLIC COMMENTS: Kathy Garthus spoke regarding issues with the new location of her mailbox and drag racers . Patrick O'Connor spoke regarding the addition of another hotel. Jerry Hervey spoke regarding operations of members of the City Council. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Mayor O'Dekirk gave an abbreviated version of his State of the City address. Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 21, 2023 ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Joe 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 Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk Page 13 of 13