City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 18, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (4/1/2024 - 6/30/2024) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel Christopher Regis, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Jeff Sandstrom, 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 Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to approve the Agenda with the following changes: 1) Remove COUNCIL MEMO #297-24: Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements to Lindblad Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. in an amount not to exceed $19,435,945.95, and 2) Remove COUNCIL MEMO #310-24: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00 from the Agenda. 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Hugh O'Hara spoke in favor of Council Memo #303-24: Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, Authorize Approval of Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and Other Related Matters. Candace Johnson spoke in favor of 304-24 Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow a five-unit residence in an R-3 (one & two family residential) zoning district, located at 515 Summit Street (ZBA 2024-19). APPOINTMENTS: Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 MAYOR PRO TEM: A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to appoint Councilwoman Sherri Reardon to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term July 1, 2024 through September 30, 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 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, June 18, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5394?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, June 17, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. At Councilman Hug's request, Allison Swisher - Director of Public Utilities, gave a brief update of the independent review from Burns and McDonnell of the Alternative Water Source . Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5399?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - June 3, 2024 Council Meeting - June 4, 2024 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - June 3, 2024.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - June 4, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 06.18.24 Approver Report Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Award of Contract for the Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - 291-24 Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP 2024 to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $540,786.10 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Sanitary 292-24 Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $95,700.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Purchase of a Replacement Pump for the West Park 293-24 Lift Station from Metropolitan Industries in the amount of $57,470.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Three (3) F550 Chassis for Roadways for 294-24 $211,269.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of Three (3) Kenworth Large Dump Trucks from 295-24 Henderson Products Inc. for $849,201.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment of the 2024 Wastewater Discharge Permit 296-24 Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $152,500.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Ibarra, 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 ITEM: Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson 297-24 Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements to Lindblad Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. in an amount not to exceed $19,435,945.95 Attachments: Approver Report The Deputy City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. COUNCIL MEMO #297-24: Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements to Lindblad Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. in an amount not to exceed $19,435,945.95 was REMOVED from the Agenda. Agreements Associated with the City-wide Comprehensive 298-24 Plan Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan to Lamar Johnson Collaborative in the Amount of $564,250 Award of Professional Services Agreement for an Economic Analysis to Urban3 in the amount of $138,768.00 Attachments: Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_24-05-29 _Meeting_Minutes RFQ 2691-0123 - LAMAR JOHNSON COLLABORATIVE - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CITY OF JOLIET City of Joliet Comprehensive Plan_LJC Scope of Work City of Joliet IL Proposal UPDATED MAR 12 2024 Approver Report Leslie Roth, Principal for Lamar Johnson Collaborative, briefly highlighted their work with City of Aurora, Illinois. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #298-24: Agreements Associated with the City-wide Comprehensive Plan Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan to Lamar Johnson Collaborative in the Amount of $564,250 Award of Professional Services Agreement for an Economic Analysis to Urban3 in the amount of $138,768.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, 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 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jimmy John’s 300-24 Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road Attachments: 7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf 7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #300-24: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jimmy John’s Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road. 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: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget 302-24 for the Entryway Bed Landscaping Improvement Project, the Award of Contracts, and the Purchase of Material Attachments: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget Entryway Landscaping in the Amount of $250000 - Copy.pdf Approver Report A brief discussed was held regarding this item and the need for an annual maintenance budget, the possibility of having community groups volunteer to maintain some of the smaller entryway locations, and reclaiming donated statues given to the park district. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #302-24: Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the Entryway Bed Landscaping Improvement Project, the Award of Contracts, and the Purchase of Material. (ORDINANCE NO. 18659) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 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 Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, 303-24 Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, Authorize Approval of Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and Other Related Matters Attachments: Joliet Ordinance Establishing GPWC and Related Approvals-Draft 6-5-24.pdf IGA to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission Draft 6-12-24 For Member Approval.pdf GPWC-Members-Lake Michigan Water Supply Agreement Draft 6-12-24 (With Maps).pdf GPWC Bylaws Draft 6-5-2024 For Member Approval.pdf GPWC-Joliet Program Management Agreement Draft 6-5-24 For Member Approval (With Ex A).pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #303-24: Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, Authorize Approval of Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and Other Related Matters. (ORDINANCE NO. 18660) 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 Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow a five-unit 304-24 residence in an R-3 (one & two family residential) zoning district, located at 515 Summit Street (ZBA 2024-19) Attachments: ZBA 2024-19 (515 Summit Street) Staff Report Packet Ordinance Variation of Use for 515 Summit Street (ZBA 2024-19) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #304-24: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow a five-unit residence in an R-3 (one & two Page 6 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 family residential) zoning district, located at 515 Summit Street (ZBA 2024-19). (ORDINANCE NO. 18661) 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of 306-24 Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Junior College Police Department Attachments: Resolution JJC 911 MOU Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #306-24: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Junior College Police Department. (RESOLUTION NO. 8024) 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 307-24 Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #307-24: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP. (RESOLUTION NO. 8025) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 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 Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real 308-24 Estate Sales Agreement (Southeast Corner of County Line and Black Roads) and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Shorewood for the Purchase of Real Property Attachments: Resolution Resolution Joliet-Black and County Line Agreements (RE IGA) .pdf Joliet-Shorewood IGA for Real Estate Acquisition.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of this Council Memo since he missed this item in his Public Service Committee report. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #308-24: Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate Sales Agreement (Southeast Corner of County Line and Black Roads) and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Shorewood for the Purchase of Real Property. (RESOLUTION NO. 8026) 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 Authorizing the Execution of an 309-24 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and Acceptance of a $75,000 Grant to Fund an Economic Analysis Attachments: Resolution Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_24-05-29 _Meeting_Minutes RFQ 2691-0123 - LAMAR JOHNSON COLLABORATIVE - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR CITY OF JOLIET City of Joliet Comprehensive Plan_LJC Scope of Work City of Joliet IL Proposal UPDATED MAR 12 2024 Intergovernmental Agreement Joliet Economic Analysis_JADA Approver Report Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #309-24: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and Acceptance of a $75,000 Grant to Fund an Economic Analysis. (RESOLUTION NO. 8027) 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 Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 310-24 Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report The Deputy City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. COUNCIL MEMO #310-24: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00 was REMOVED from the Agenda. CITY MANAGER: The City Manager expressed her appreciation of employees' work efforts on the long-term Comprehensive Plan, alternative water supply, and City beautification. She also highlighted her attendance at the Eastside Neighborhood Council Meeting, IHSA Boys' Baseball Tournament at Slammers Stadium, Joliet Area Young Professionals Event, Business After Hours Event at City Hall, and the African American Business Association (AABA) Gala Event. She wished everyone a Happy Juneteenth. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Cardenas highlighted the Taste of Joliet and History on Wheels Juneteenth Celebration. Councilman Clement also highlighted the Taste of Joliet. Councilman Guerrero highlighted the Comprehensive Plan and the Grand Prairie Water Commission, the groundbreaking of the African American Descendants Military and Historical Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 18, 2024 Museum, and the Taste of Joliet. Councilwoman Ibarra congratulated Joliet for being recognized as one of the safest and affordable cities. She highlighted a picnic she attended, AABA Juneteenth Gala Award Ceremony, Harvey Brooks Center Growing Event, Heel the Hood Event, Eastside Neighborhood Council meeting, and Downtown Study event. She thanked the Fire Department and the Social Worker Raquel for saving a resident's life. Councilman Mudron highlighted the IHSA Boys' Baseball Tournament and retired Police Officer Tom Banes' son wrestling accomplishments. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the AABA Gala at the Patrick Haley Mansion, and History on Wheels. She honored attorney Tom Kelly with a moment of silence and expressed her condolences to his family. Councilwoman Reardon briefly discussed cleaning up around Busey Bank Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium for the Taste of Joliet. Mayor D'Arcy highlighted a document shredding event, IHSA Boys' Baseball Tournament, Public Safety Forum, and Juneteenth. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adjourn. 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 10 of 10