City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, February 6, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO- TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON(1/1/2024 - 3/31/2024) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel Christopher Regis, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Rev. Herbert Brooks, Jr., St. John Missionary Baptist Church, 104 E. Zarley Blvd. 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 Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis. MAYOR: Proclamation - Congratulating Eliana Paramo on being an Exemplary Student Athlete Attachments: Proclamation - Eliana Paramo.pdf Approver Report The Deputy City Manager stated this Proclamation will be given at a later date. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Diana Viveros, Program Manager with the Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA), spoke in favor of Council Memo #74-24: Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA). Gloria Dollingher, Joliet Area Historical Museum Board Member, spoke in favor of Council Memo #76-24: Resolution Approving a Grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Hugh O'Hara, Joliet Area Historical Museum Board Member, spoke in favor of Council Memo Page 1 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 #76-24. Ron Romero spoke in favor of Council Memo #77-24: Resolution Authorizing the City of Joliet to Issue a Request for Qualifications for a Poet Laureate for 2024 through 2026. Drew MacFarlane spoke regarding Council Memo #76-24. Ulises Huitron, Joliet LEDA Board Member, spoke in favor of Council Memo #74-24. Nicolina Perkins spoke regarding Council Memo #76-24. Kara Phillip spoke in opposition of Council Memo #76-24. Mary Beth Gannon spoke regarding Council Memo #76-24. Robert Johnson spoke regarding Council Memo #76-24, the inspector general report, and his volunteerism. Amy Sanchez spoke in favor of Council Memo #74-24 and spoke in favor of Council Memo #76-24. Samantha Martinez, Outreach Coordinator Joliet LEDA, spoke in favor of Council Memo #74-24. Rafael Venegas spoke in favor of Council Memo #74-24. Brenda Noriega, Joliet LEDA Board Member, spoke in favor of Council Memo #74-24. APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Attachments: J. Jamontas_Appointment_Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to appoint John Jamontas to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities term expiring February 6, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Public Safety Page 2 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, February 6, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5221?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, February 5, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. At the request of Councilman Guerrero, Fire Chief Carey discussed the replacement of fire equipment and donation of older equipment to smaller communities. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5217?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting - January 16, 2024 Attachments: Council Meeting - January 16, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 2.6.24 Approver Report Position Vacancies 51-24 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2024 Sewer Cleaning and 52-24 Inspection Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the amount of $770,057.25 Attachments: 2024 Sewer Cleaning and Inspection map.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2024 - 2025 Tree Trimming and 53-24 Removal Contract to Arbor Tek Landscape Services Inc. in the amount of $154,433.48 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Broadway Street Roadway Project 54-24 Page 3 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 - MFT Section No. 23-00557-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $1,247,095.87 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of twenty-one (21) Ford Interceptors from Sutton 55-24 Ford Inc. for $881,295.00 and upfit materials from Ray O’Herron Co. Inc. for $165,348.80 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of one (1) New Caterpillar Skid Steer and 56-24 Attachment from Altorfer Industries Inc. in the amount of $90,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP 57-24 in the amount of $68,445.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Force Main 58-24 Assessment Program, to RJN Group Inc., in the amount of $140,700.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Service Agreement for the Construction 59-24 Testing / Soil Boring Services for the 2025 Water Main Improvement Program to K & S Engineers Inc. in the amount of $99,885.00 Attachments: BoreLocation_Binder1 Approver Report Amendment No. 1 for the IDOT - I80 Reconstruction 60-24 Coordination: Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the amount of $189,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb 61-24 Replacement Project - Contract D to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. Reducing the amount of ($450.00) Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the 2023 Sidewalk / Curb 62-24 Replacement Project - Contract C to J & J Newell Concrete Page 4 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Contractors Reducing the amount of ($4,053.50) and Payment Estimate No. 4 and Final in the amount of $5,729.25 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 5 for Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 16 W. 63-24 Van Buren Street & 79 N. Chicago Street to Lindblad Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. Reducing the amount by ($294,939.88) and Pay Request No. 6 and Final in the amount of $76,927.55 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment for Contractor Snow Removal for the 64-24 January 12 - 13, 2024 Snowstorm in the total amount of $102,466.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment for JULIE One-Call System Services to 65-24 JULIE, Inc. in the amount of $30,347.40 Attachments: Approver Report Payment in Full for the City of Joliet’s Share of the 66-24 Timberline Drive Resurfacing to Troy Township Road District in the amount of $45,179.12 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 AGENDA ITEMS: Award of Contract for the Plainfield Road (Theodore Street - 68-24 Black Road) Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $9,475,973.24 Attachments: Approver Report At the request for Councilman Guerrero, Director of Public Utilities Allison Page 5 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Swisher explained the reasons why the size of this project is significantly larger. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #68-24: Award of Contract for the Plainfield Road (Theodore Street - Black Road) Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $9,475,973.24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Purchase of two (2) Additional Future Fire Apparatus from 69-24 Fire Service, Inc. for $2,314,308.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #69-24: Purchase of two (2) Additional Future Fire Apparatus from Fire Service, Inc. for $2,314,308.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of Class “C” Liquor License at 7825 Caton Farm 71-24 Road - Lenny’s Caton Farm Liquors Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #71-24: Issuance of Class “C” Liquor License at 7825 Caton Farm Road - Lenny’s Caton Farm Liquors. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Page 6 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks 72-24 Restaurant at 2211 Jefferson Street Attachments: 2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application 2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Request Letter 2211 Jefferson Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #72-24: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 2211 Jefferson Street. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant 74-24 Agreement with Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA) Attachments: LEDA Resolution LEDA Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #74-24: Resolution Approving Community Development Block Grant Agreement with Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA). (RESOLUTION NO. 7964) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, 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: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding 75-24 (JN-124-006) with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Routine Maintenance of the Residential Side of Page 7 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Traffic Noise Abatement Walls at the Richards Street & I-80 Interchange along with the Maintenance, Control, and Administration of the New Sidewalk along Richard Street from Oscar Avenue to 5th Avenue Attachments: Resolution Contract 62380 Joliet LOU_11072023.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #75-24: Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding (JN-124-006) with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the Routine Maintenance of the Residential Side of Traffic Noise Abatement Walls at the Richards Street & I-80 Interchange along with the Maintenance, Control, and Administration of the New Sidewalk along Richard Street from Oscar Avenue to 5th Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 7964) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Resolution Approving a Grant to the Joliet Area Historical 76-24 Museum Attachments: Resolution JAHM Grant Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #76-24: Resolution Approving a Grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum. (RESOLUTION NO. 7966) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Resolution Authorizing the City of Joliet to Issue a Request 77-24 for Qualifications for a Poet Laureate for 2024 through 2026. Page 8 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 Attachments: Resolution Poet Laureate RFQ 2024-2026 Poet Laureate Application Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the future availability of funds contingent on receiving the grant. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #77-24: Resolution Authorizing the City of Joliet to Issue a Request for Qualifications for a Poet Laureate for 2024 through 2026. (RESOLUTION NO. 7967) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 78-24 Broadway St. Roadway Project- MFT Sect. No. 23-00557-00-FP Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #78-24: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Broadway St. Roadway Project- MFT Sect. No. 23-00557-00-FP. (RESOLUTION NO. 7968) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanked the members of the City's Police and Fire Departments for their work with the tragedy of the Nance and Ester families. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Skip Hoechbauer, with the VFW 2199, spoke regarding a hardship at the post due to a power failure. Mary Beth Gannon spoke regarding transparency and the inspector general report regarding Page 9 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Luther Johnson gave a brief update on the Cassaday House. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding the loss of her mother's property. Jerry Hervey encouraged the Council to continue their good work. Amy Sanchez spoke regarding the Old Joliet Prison and need of a rebranding for the City of Joliet. Christine Johnson spoke regarding the museum and the prison. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Cardenas thanked the Mayor for putting out a Press Release to support the Nance and Ester families. He expressed his support for the Ascension St. Joseph nurses. Councilman Clement discussed improvements needed through the City. Councilman Guerrero asked for continued support of nurses, acknowledged the Nance family, violence prevention, and expressed condolence to Nance family. Councilman Hug expressed his condolences to Ester and Nance families and thanked first responders for their handling of this tragedy. He highlighted positive situations involving Joliet police officers. Councilman Hug briefly commented on previous discussions concerning heirloom items taken from the Joliet Area Historical Museum. Councilwoman Ibarra wished everyone happy Black History Month. She thanked Skip for bringing awareness to the loss at the VFW and the Mayor for all his help with the Ester and Nance families. She highlighted Ascension St. Joe's nurses Thursday Town Hall Meeting and wished her father a happy birthday. Councilwoman Ibarra discussed her concerns for District 5 and thanked those who expressed their passion for the history of Joliet. Councilman Mudron encouraged everyone to come to the Town Hall Meeting at the Ottawa Street Library to support the nurses and expressed concerns for losing the hospital . He highlighted the Exchange Club Officer of the Year Event. Councilwoman Quillman also highlighted the Officer of the Year Event and wished her niece a happy birthday. Councilwoman Reardon concurred with all comments made by the Council. Mayor D'Arcy discussed the tragedy of the Ester and Nance families. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. Page 10 of 11 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 6, 2024 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: 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 Page 11 of 11