City Council Meeting

Regular Meeting

Joliet, IL · May 2, 2023

Minutes

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 2, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO (5/1/2023 - 6/30/2023) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Rusty Railey, Victory City Church, 1741 Essington Road PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano. MAYOR: Proclamation Declaring May 12, 2023 as Provider Appreciation Day Attachments: Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy Declaring May 12, 2023 as Provider Appreciation Day. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve the Agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Economic Development Page 1 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, April 19, 2023 Economic Development Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4847? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=0459648e989900d0eef1bb5be3fb049f Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, May 1, 2023 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4873? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=1840617f5285ee0662c474d2b305bf20 CONSENT AGENDA: Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices Report 05.02.23 Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2023 Pavement Marking Contract - 199-23 MFT SECT. NO. 23-00558-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of $240,057.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Granicus for Website Services in the 200-23 Amount of $27,604.40 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of one (1) Replacement Motor from Holman Parts 201-23 Distribution Inc. in the amount of $33,494.36 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase 2023 202-23 Water Main Replacement Program on behalf of Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $68,034.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, to approve all said Consent Agenda items. Page 2 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending (#1) Incentive Agreements (Property 204-23 Tax Abatement) with Supermercados El Guero De Joliet Inc. at 118 E. Jackson Street Attachments: El Guero - Ordinance to Amend Property Tax Agreement - 118 E Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - Amendment 1 to Property Tax Abatement Agreement - 118 E. Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - P-Tax Agreement - Res 7362 - 2019-02-19 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #204-23: Ordinance Amending (#1) Incentive Agreements (Property Tax Abatement) with Supermercados El Guero De Joliet Inc. at 118 E. Jackson Street. (ORDINANCE NO. 18497) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Ordinance Amending (#1) Incentive Agreement (Sales Tax 205-23 Rebate) with Supermercados El Guero De Joliet Inc. at 118 E. Jackson Street Page 3 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Attachments: El Guero - Ordinance to Amend Sales Tax Agreement - 118 E Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - Amendment 1 to Sales Tax Rebate Agreement - 118 E. Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - S-Tax Agreement - Res 7361 - 2019-02-19 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #205-23: Ordinance Amending (#1) Incentive Agreement (Sales Tax Rebate) with Supermercados El Guero De Joliet Inc. at 118 E. Jackson Street. (ORDINANCE NO. 18498) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing a CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement 207-23 with Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, NFP (WGMC) for COVID-19 Response Attachments: Resolution CDBG-CV_WGMC_CONSTRUCTION2WGMC Copy of 04112023 WGMC Ranked List Current Funding and Costs Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the mental health portion of this program, the program supported by the Joliet Fire Department, the utilization of the COVID funds for this program, and other services available through the Will-Grundy Medical Clinic. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #207-23: Resolution Authorizing a CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, NFP (WGMC) for COVID-19 Response. (RESOLUTION NO. 7859) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 4 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with GiGi's 208-23 Sweets LLC for Vendor Space at 90 E. Jefferson Street (Gateway Center) Attachments: Resolution Gateway Center - Lease Agreement - Gigi's Sweet - 230425 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #208-23: Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with GiGi's Sweets LLC for Vendor Space at 90 E. Jefferson Street (Gateway Center). (RESOLUTION NO. 7860) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2023 209-23 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 23-00558-00-ST Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #209-23: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2023 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 23-00558-00-ST. (RESOLUTION NO. 7861) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Approving the FY2023 Joliet PSAP’s 9-1-1 210-23 Surcharge Reallocation Grant Page 5 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Attachments: Resolution SGP FY2023 IGA JOLIET SGP Cover letter 2023 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #210-23: Resolution Approving the FY2023 Joliet PSAP’s 9-1-1 Surcharge Reallocation Grant. (RESOLUTION NO. 7862) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 211-23 Agency Low Interest Loan L175746 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase IV Attachments: Resolution Signed Loan AgreementL175746 Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding 211-23: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175746 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase IV and 212-23: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176074 for the 2023 Water Main Replacement Program concerning the possible delay due to the loan process and extension. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #211-23: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L175746 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase IV. (RESOLUTION NO. 7863) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Page 6 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 212-23 Agency Low Interest Loan L176074 for the 2023 Water Main Replacement Program Attachments: Resolution Signed Loan Agreement L176074 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #212-23: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176074 for the 2023 Water Main Replacement Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 7864) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy CITY MANAGER: The City Manager welcomed the new Mayor and Council. NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): A brief discussion was held regarding the vacant Our Lady of Angels property. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked city staff for all their help and Council for being so welcoming to her. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Candace Johnson, Co-President of the Bicentennial Bluffs Neighborhood Association invited everyone to their neighborhood clean up. Julia Alexander, President of Including You, Inc., welcomed the new Mayor and Council and thanked everyone for their support of Including You. Sherry Kimble with GiGi's Sweet Shop welcomed the new Mayor and Council. Jim Torri, Director of Planning, explained a Legal Notification posted at Riverwalk Homes to Co-President of the Bicentennial Bluffs Neighborhood Association Candace Johnson. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Hug wished all the mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Page 7 of 8 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 2, 2023 Councilwoman Ibarra wished her parents a Happy Anniversary. Councilwoman Quillman wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day. Councilwoman Reardon wished all mothers a Happy Mother's Day with a special sediment to her mother. Mayor D'Arcy wished his mother a Happy Mother's Day. He thanked Council and staff for their support and discussed the new 90 day Standing Council Committee assignments. A brief discussion was held concerning the Stadium Committee. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Page 8 of 8

Agenda

City of Joliet City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO (5/1/2023 - 6/30/2023) COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA 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, May 2, 2023 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Rusty Railey, Victory City Church, 1741 Essington Road PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: MAYOR: Proclamation Declaring May 12, 2023 as Provider Appreciation Day Attachments: Approver Report APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Page 1 of 5 City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 2, 2023 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: 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: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Economic Development Public Service CONSENT AGENDA: Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices Report 05.02.23 Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2023 Pavement Marking Contract - MFT 199-23 SECT. NO. 23-00558-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the amount of $240,057.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Granicus for Website Services in the Amount 200-23 of $27,604.40 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of one (1) Replacement Motor from Holman Parts 201-23 Distribution Inc. in the amount of $33,494.36 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Ductile Pipe Purchase 2023 Water 202-23 Main Replacement Program on behalf of Underground Pipe & Valve in the amount of $68,034.00 Attachments: Approver Report LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Page 2 of 5 City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 2, 2023 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. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending (#1) Incentive Agreements (Property Tax 204-23 Abatement) with Supermercados El Guero De Joliet Inc. at 118 E. Jackson Street Attachments: El Guero - Ordinance to Amend Property Tax Agreement - 118 E Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - Amendment 1 to Property Tax Abatement Agreement - 118 E. Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - P-Tax Agreement - Res 7362 - 2019-02-19 Approver Report Ordinance Amending (#1) Incentive Agreement (Sales Tax Rebate) 205-23 with Supermercados El Guero De Joliet Inc. at 118 E. Jackson Street Attachments: El Guero - Ordinance to Amend Sales Tax Agreement - 118 E Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - Amendment 1 to Sales Tax Rebate Agreement - 118 E. Jackson St - 230424 El Guero - S-Tax Agreement - Res 7361 - 2019-02-19 Approver Report RESOLUTIONS: Page 3 of 5 City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 2, 2023 Resolution Authorizing a CDBG-CV Subrecipient Agreement with 207-23 Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, NFP (WGMC) for COVID-19 Response Attachments: Resolution CDBG-CV_WGMC_CONSTRUCTION2WGMC Copy of 04112023 WGMC Ranked List Current Funding and Costs Approver Report Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with GiGi's Sweets LLC 208-23 for Vendor Space at 90 E. Jefferson Street (Gateway Center) Attachments: Resolution Gateway Center - Lease Agreement - Gigi's Sweet - 230425 Approver Report Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2023 209-23 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Sect. No. 23-00558-00-ST Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Resolution Approving the FY2023 Joliet PSAP’s 9-1-1 Surcharge 210-23 Reallocation Grant Attachments: Resolution SGP FY2023 IGA JOLIET SGP Cover letter 2023 Approver Report Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low 211-23 Interest Loan L175746 for the Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Phase IV Attachments: Resolution Signed Loan AgreementL175746 Approver Report Page 4 of 5 City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final May 2, 2023 Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low 212-23 Interest Loan L176074 for the 2023 Water Main Replacement Program Attachments: Resolution Signed Loan Agreement L176074 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: CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)). COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)). LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)). PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)). 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. Page 5 of 5