City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 17, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 South Joliet Street PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. MAYOR: Proclamation Recognizing Joliet as a Nonviolent City Attachments: Nonviolent City.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy recognizing Joliet as a Nonviolent City. Doug Kasper thanked the Mayor, Council, and City Manager for their recognition. Proclamations Recognizing Neighborhood Hero Award Winners 2024 Attachments: Neighborhood Hero Award Program 2024.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy recognizing Neighborhood Hero Award winners 2024. Councilwoman Quillman presented the Proclamations to the recipients. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #448-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Staffing Agency, Located at 1504 Essington Road, Unit 3 (ZBA 2024-37) from the Agenda to be brought back at a later date. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: MAYOR PRO-TEM: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to appoint Councilman Cardenas to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem for the term October 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the September 17, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5509?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the September 16, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, gave an brief update on the alternative water source program. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5503?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Approval of Minutes: Council Meeting - September 3, 2024 Attachments: Council Meeting Minutes - September 3, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 09.17.24 Approver Report Award of Contract for the Combination Sewer Cleaner Vac 435-24 Truck Purchase 2024 - Utilities Department to Standard Equipment Company in the amount of $357,730.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Sewer Pipe Television Truck 436-24 Purchase and Modification - Utilities Department to EJ Equipment Inc. in the amount of $239,922.00 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III 437-24 Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - Phase A - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL Attachments: Joliet CTMS Ph B Supplement Agreement 1.pdf Approver Report Amendment No. 3 for the Professional Services Agreement 438-24 for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $51,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Fairmont Water Tower 439-24 Demolition Project to Green Demolition Services in the amount of $18,200.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Purchase of Water Metering 440-24 Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $19,550.00 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 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 Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas AGENDA ITEM: Professional Services Agreement for the Westside 442-24 Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project to Strand Assoc Inc. in the amount of $6,175,114.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #442-24: Professional Services Agreement for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Project to Strand Assoc Inc. in the amount of $6,175,114.00. 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Transfer of Class “B” Liquor License at 1527 N. Raynor 444-24 Avenue - Ecus Club Attachments: ECUS CLUB - 1527 N. RAYNOR AVENUE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #444-24: Transfer of Class “B” Liquor License at 1527 N. Raynor Avenue - Ecus Club. 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 Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Transfer of Class “C” Liquor License at 1537 N. Larkin 445-24 Avenue - Jewel Osco #0224 Attachments: JEWEL OSCO #0224 - 1537 N. LARKIN AVENUE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #445-24: Transfer of Class “C” Liquor License at 1537 N. Larkin Avenue - Jewel Osco #0224. 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 447-24 Massage Therapy Business, Located at 218 S. Larkin Avenue (ZBA 2024-39) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-39 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-39 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 08-15-24 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #447-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Massage Therapy Business, Located at 218 S. Larkin Avenue (ZBA 2024-39). (ORDINANCE NO. 18680) 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 448-24 Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Staffing Agency, Located at 1504 Essington Road, Unit 3 (ZBA 2024-37) Attachments: ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-37 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 08-15-24 Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-37 Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Riverboat 449-24 Center Boulevard to Rock Creek Boulevard (Adjacent to 1411 and 1421 Riverboat Center Drive) (SN-1-24) Attachments: Ordinance - Street Name Change SN-1-24 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet SN-1-24 Plan Commission Minutes 08-15-24 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #449-24: Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Riverboat Center Boulevard to Rock Creek Boulevard (Adjacent to 1411 and 1421 Riverboat Center Drive) (SN-1-24). (ORDINANCE NO. 18681) 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Ordinances Associated with the Resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, 450-24 and 4 in Unit 2 of The Boulevard Planned Unit Development Subdivision. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Unit 2 of The Boulevard Planned Unit Development Subdivision. Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Unit 2 of The Boulevard Planned Unit Development Subdivision. Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary Plat Preliminary Plat Ordinance - Recording Plat Recording Plat PUD-6_Boluevard Resubdivision_Staff Report Packet Design Guidelines Plan Commission Minutes_08.15.2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #450-24: Ordinances Associated with the Resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Unit 2 of The Boulevard Planned Unit Development Subdivision. Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Unit 2 of The Boulevard Planned Unit Development Subdivision. (ORDINANCE NO. 18682) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Resubdivision of Lots 2, 3, and 4 in Unit 2 of The Boulevard Planned Unit Development Subdivision. (ORDINANCE NO. 18683) 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Public Utility Easement 452-24 from Will County for Fiber Conduit Installation North of Washington Street from (Chicago Street - Scott Street) Attachments: Resolution 20231455E_rev plat east park lot.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #452-24: Resolution Accepting the Grant of a Public Utility Easement from Will County for Fiber Conduit Installation North of Washington Street from (Chicago Street - Scott Street). (RESOLUTION NO. 8062) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Approving Dedication of a .184-Acre Portion of 453-24 Spencer Road as Public Right of Way. Attachments: Resolution Plat of Dedication Signed Dedication of RIght of Way 8.29.2024 Recorded Plat - Cherry Hill Business Park West Unit 6 Phase 2 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #453-24: Resolution Approving Dedication of a .184-Acre Portion of Spencer Road as Public Right of Way.. (RESOLUTION NO. 8063) 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Accepting Dedication of a Public Utility Easement 454-24 along Spencer Road, East of Cherry Hill Road. Attachments: Resolution Plat of Easement Dedication Signed Dedication of Public Utility Easement 8.29.2024 Recorded Plat - Cherry Hill Business Park West Unit 6 Phase 2 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #454-24: Resolution Accepting Dedication of a Public Utility Easement along Spencer Road, East of Cherry Hill Road.. (RESOLUTION NO. 8064) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with 455-24 the County of Will for an Easement for Fiberoptic Conduit Installation Attachments: Resolution MOU - City County re. fiber line easement - final draft for signatures.docx Approver Report Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #455-24: Resolution Approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the County of Will for an Easement for Fiberoptic Conduit Installation. (RESOLUTION NO. 8065) 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding with the 456-24 Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Various Items Associated with the Cass Street (US Route 30) Bridge over the Des Plaines River Attachments: Resolution Cass Street Bridge LOU.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #456-24: Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Various Items Associated with the Cass Street (US Route 30) Bridge over the Des Plaines River. (RESOLUTION NO. 8066) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for 457-24 Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - Phase A - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #457-24: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Amendment No. 1 to the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - Phase A - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL. (RESOLUTION NO. 8067) 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as 458-24 Surplus Attachments: Resolution SURPLUS LIST 08-2024.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #458-24: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus. (RESOLUTION NO. 8068) 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 Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas CITY MANAGER: The City Manager discussed City cashier station upgrades, downtown construction, the Police Department's Operation Streetsweeper, and thanked the State's Attorney's Office for their support on this operation. The City Manager highlighted groundbreaking ceremonies at both Hufford and Gompers Junior High Schools. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jerry Hervey spoke regarding police conduct. Mady Perez spoke regarding violence at her property. Bob Cobb spoke regarding issues with a neighbor. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: In response to Councilman Clement's request, Police Chief Evans gave an update on recent threatening social media post targeting schools. Councilman Clement highlighted a Will-Grundy Sportsmen for Charity event. He thanked the City Manager and Joe Nordman for taking care of Coral Bell with the street sweeper. Councilman Guerrero highlighted Hispanic Heritage Month, Fiesta en el event at Bicentennial Park, Mexican Independence Parade, and National Women's Business Day. Councilman Hug congratulated the Northern Illinois Huskies football team. Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted the dedication for the Gold Star Police and Fire Departments honoring local fallen heroes event at the Warren Sharpe Center, the Fiesta en el, St. Pat's Neighborhood Council meeting, and Chicago Street Farmer's Market. She encouraged people to help by donating a TV to the Victory Senior Suites and be a snack sponsor for the MAC Mentoring Youth Program. A brief discussion was held regarding downtown parking during construction. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the groundbreaking at Hufford and Gompers Schools, Laps for Literacy Hook-Up of Black Women event, and Walk to End Alzheimers. Councilwoman Reardon congratulated the Joliet Chamber on their 110th Anniversary. She highlighted the Hufford and Gompers Schools groundbreaking. Mayor D'Arcy highlighted the grand opening of the Research and Development Division of PQ, Joliet Chamber's 110th Anniversary, groundbreaking ceremonies for both Hufford and Gompers Schools, and the Fiesta en el at Bicentennial Park. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 17, 2024 Quillman, to adjourn. 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 Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Page 12 of 12