City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, October 15, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS (10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024) COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Councilman Mudron gave the invocation. 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 Todd Lenzie. MAYOR: Proclamation - United Nations Day - Zonta Club of Joliet Attachments: Proclamation - United Nations Day.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy proclaiming October 24, 2024 as United Nations Day. Pam Hunte, Zonta Club of Joliet, brief explained United Nations Day and Zonta Club. Bonnie Winfrey, Zonta Club of Joliet, thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. 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 #486-24: Award of Contract for the Ottawa Street Parking Deck Parking Access and Revenue Control System Replacement to FlashParking, Inc. in the amount of $267,438.00 and the 2025 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule from Consent Agenda to be voted on separately. 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: Jim Lanham spoke in favor of Council Memo #506-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Page 1 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Permit to Allow a Public Park, Located at 1000 N. Center Street. John Sheridan spoke in favor of Council Memo #506-24. Tomas Staskies, Petitioner, spoke in favor of Council Memo #505-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automotive Dent Removal Business, Located at 121 Airport Drive, Unit A and the neighboring unit's approval of the business. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Diversity & Community Relations Councilman Guerrero gave an overview and explanation of the item discussed at the October 3, 2024 Diversity and Community Relations Committee Meeting. Councilwoman Ibarra explained that the Diversity and Community Relations Committee informed all attendees of the October 3rd meeting that the City does not financial sponsor parades. Councilman Clement and Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed the lead time needed to process special event applications. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5535?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the October 15, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting. Councilman Guerrero exited the meeting approximately 6:59 p.m. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5541?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview and explanation of the items discussed at the October 15, 2024 Public Service Committee meeting. Councilman Guerrero reentered the meeting at 7:02 p.m. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5540?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Page 2 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - September 30, 2024 Council Meeting - October 1, 2024 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - September 30, 2024.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - October 1, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 10.15.24 Approver Report 2025 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule Attachments: 2025 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to table the 2025 Joliet Council Meeting Schedule to the November 4, 2024 Council Meeting. 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 Award of Contract for Replacement Parts for the No. 2 485-24 Primary Tank at the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Evoqua Water Technologies LLC in the amount of $69,033.36 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Public Utilities 487-24 SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System Maintenance to Wunderlich-Malec Environmental in the amount of $40,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the I-80 and Center 488-24 Street Interchange Interceptor Rehabilitation Design, to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $141,700.00 Page 3 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Attachments: Agreement for Professional Services - I-80 Inteceptor Rehabilitation.docx Joliet - I-80 Interceptor Rehabilitation Project Proposal.pdf Approver Report Purchase of a Replacement Automatic Transfer Switch for 489-24 the Black Road Lift Station to ASCO Power Services Inc. in the amount of $68,859.50 Attachments: Approver Report Request for Approval to Purchase a Lenco Bearcat G3 for 490-24 $403,867.00 Attachments: Lenco Bearcat G3 Quote Lenco Bearcat G3 Picture Approver Report Request for Authorization to Upgrade FARO Scanner for the 491-24 Police Department for $65,340.00 Attachments: FARO Quote FARO Demonstration 1 3D FARO Scan of Intersection 2D Intersection FARO Demonstration 3 FARO Demonstration 2 Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Parkview North Water Main 492-24 Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $66,320.00 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the Broadway Street (Marion - 493-24 Jefferson) Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 23-00557-00-FP to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $14,563.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Payment for Emergency Repairs in the 2200 Block 494-24 of Glenwood Avenue to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $277,091.40 Attachments: Approver Report Page 4 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Police Chief Evans gave a brief description of the Bearcat G3 being considered with Council Memo #490-24: Request for Approval to Purchase a Lenco Bearcat G3 for $403,867.00. Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, 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 Award of Contract for the Ottawa Street Parking Deck 486-24 Parking Access and Revenue Control System Replacement to FlashParking, Inc. in the amount of $267,438.00 Attachments: Flash Proposal_City of Joliet PARCS.pdf Approver Report A lengthy discussion was held regarding the bid specifications, the qualifications of the proposals received from the bidding process to the complete required services, reasons for choosing FlashParking for the project, this item being in the previously approved budget, and the proposed technology to improve the service for those using the parking deck. A brief discussion was held regarding the progress for general parking in downtown Joliet. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #486-24: Award of Contract for the Ottawa Street Parking Deck Parking Access and Revenue Control System Replacement to FlashParking, Inc. in the amount of $267,438.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilman Joe Clement LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack in the Box 496-24 Restaurant at 2101 IL Route 59 Page 5 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Attachments: 2101 IL 59 Jack in the Box Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 1. 2101 IL 59 Jack in the Box Drive Thru Permit Request Letter.pdf 2. 2101 IL 59 Jack in the Box Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #496-24: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack in the Box Restaurant at 2101 IL Route 59. 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: Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation 498-24 Agreement for 2800 Mound Road Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2800 Mound Road. (A-5-24) Attachments: Resolution - Annexation Agreement - 2800 Mound Road Annexation Agreement Traffic Impact Study- Dated 6.25.24 A-5-24_2800 Mound Road_Staff Report Packet Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - 08.15.2024 Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. At the request of Councilman Mudron, Ken Carlson, Attorney, and John Russ, Owner, briefly discussed the proposed process of extracting minerals at 2800 Mound Road. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the present mining already being done by LaFarge near this location and at 2800 Mound Road. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #498-24: Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2800 Mound Road Page 6 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 2800 Mound Road. (A-5-24). (RESOLUTION NO. 8075) 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with the Annexation of 2800 Mound 500-24 Road Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 2800 Mound Road. (A-5-24) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2800 Mound Road to an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District. (A-5-24) Attachments: AnnexOrd - A-5-24 - 2800 Mound Road Annx Zoning Class Ord - 2800 Mound Road Annexation Agreement Mound Road GoWest_Council Draft Traffic Impact Study- Dated 6.25.24 A-5-24_2800 Mound Road_Staff Report Packet Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - 09.19.2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #500-24: Ordinances Associated with the Annexation of 2800 Mound Road Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 2800 Mound Road. (A-5-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18686) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 2800 Mound Road to an I-2 (General Industrial) Zoning District. (A-5-24). (ORDINANCE NO. 18687) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 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 Sherri Reardon and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Laraway ANR 501-24 Pipeline TC Energy Subdivision. (P-5-24) Attachments: Ordinance Preliminary Plat Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - 09.19.2024 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - 07.24.2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #501-24: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Laraway ANR Pipeline TC Energy Subdivision. (P-5-24). (ORDINANCE NO. 18688) 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 Ordinances Associated with the Development of 1249 and 502-24 1251 E. Cass Street. Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Automotive Repair, Located at 1249 and 1251 E. Cass Street. (ZBA 2024-43) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow a B-3 (General Business District) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1249 and 1251 E. Cass Street. (ZBA 2024-44) Page 8 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-43 Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2024-44 Building Elevations Concept Plan ZBA 2024-43-45 (1249 & 1251 E. Cass Street)_Staff Report Packet Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes - 09.19.2024 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #502-24: Ordinances Associated with the Development of 1249 and 1251 E. Cass Street. Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Automotive Repair, Located at 1249 and 1251 E. Cass Street. (ZBA 2024-43) (ORDINANCE NO. 18689) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow a B-3 (General Business District) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1249 and 1251 E. Cass Street. (ZBA 2024-44). (ORDINANCE NO. 18690) 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 Hair 503-24 Salon, a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Use, in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1307 Briargate Avenue (ZBA 2024-50) Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2024-50 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-50 Signatures and letters 2024-50 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 09-19-24 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #503-24: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Hair Salon, a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Use, in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1307 Briargate Avenue (ZBA 2024-50). (ORDINANCE NO. 18691) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Ordinances Associated with 725 and 805 W. Jefferson 504-24 Street: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Car Dealership, Located at 725 and 805 W. Jefferson Street (ZBA 2024-46) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a B-3 (General Business) Use in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning District, Located at 805 W. Jefferson Street (ZBA 2024-47) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-46 Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2024-47 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-46 2024-47 Site Plans 2024-46 2024-47 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 09-19-24 Public Comment 1 2024-46, 2024-47, & 2024-48 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #504-24: Ordinances Associated with 725 and 805 W. Jefferson Street: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Used Car Dealership, Located at 725 and 805 W. Jefferson Street (ZBA 2024-46) (ORDINANCE NO. 18692) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a B-3 (General Business) Use in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning District, Located at 805 W. Jefferson Street (ZBA 2024-47). (ORDINANCE NO. 18693) 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 Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Page 10 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an 505-24 Automotive Dent Removal Business, Located at 121 Airport Drive, Unit A (ZBA 2024-42) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-42 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-42 Email from condo owners 2024-42 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 09-19-24 Approver Report A lengthy discussion was held regarding the denial of this item at the Zoning Board of Appeals meeting and the City receiving a letter from the majority of the neighboring properties in favor of the Special Use at 121 Airport Drive, Unit A. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #505-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automotive Dent Removal Business, Located at 121 Airport Drive, Unit A (ZBA 2024-42). (ORDINANCE NO. 18694) 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 Special Use Permit to Allow a Public 506-24 Park, Located at 1000 N. Center Street (ZBA 2024-41) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-41 Park Site Plan 2024-41 Park Cost Estimate 2024-41 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-41 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 09-19-24 Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the costs associated with the public park, state statute for child sex offenders near playgrounds, and assisting the neighbor living next to the proposed park with some form of privacy. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #506-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Public Park, Located at 1000 N. Center Street (ZBA 2024-41). (ORDINANCE NO. 18695) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 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 RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Enter into a Regular 508-24 2024 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County Attachments: JAG Agreement Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #508-24: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Enter into a Regular 2024 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County. (RESOLUTION NO. 8076) 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 an Honorary Street Name (Louise F. 509-24 Nichols Drive) for 4th Avenue, Between Union Street and Mississippi Avenue Attachments: Resolution Honorary Street Name Packet - Louise Nichols (4th Ave) Honorary Street Name Program Criteria Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #509-24: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name (Louise F. Nichols Drive) for 4th Avenue, Between Union Street and Mississippi Avenue. (RESOLUTION NO. 8077) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 12 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 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 Stating the City of Joliet’s Intent to Effectuate 510-24 Assignment of the Chicago Water Supply Agreement and Related Easements, Permits, and Approvals Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #510-24: Resolution Stating the City of Joliet’s Intent to Effectuate Assignment of the Chicago Water Supply Agreement and Related Easements, Permits, and Approvals. (RESOLUTION NO. 8078) 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 an Agreement with the Illinois 511-24 Commerce Commission and the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase I Engineering Services for the Laraway Road Grade Separation and Roadway Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution 9.25.24_SA 2348 Partially Exec. W.CL.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug briefly discussed his reason for not supporting Council Memo #511-24. A brief discussion was held regarding necessary roadway improvements to eliminate traffic congestion. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #511-24: Resolution Approving an Agreement with the Illinois Commerce Commission and the Illinois Department of Transportation for Phase I Engineering Services for the Laraway Road Grade Separation and Roadway Improvements Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 8079) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 13 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 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 Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acceptance and 512-24 Implementation of a 2024 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Attachments: Resolution FY2024 CN Planning Grant Agreement Joliet.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #512-24: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Acceptance and Implementation of a 2024 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (RESOLUTION NO. 8080) 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 Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug CITY MANAGER: The City Manager discussed the City's trick-or-treating hours, non-participation sign on the city’s website, Halloween/Fall decor map also available online, and senior/disabled snow removal program. She highlighted the Swords and Plowshares Exhibition at Joliet Area Historical Museum, Illinois Probation and Courts Services Association Awards Banquet, Tortazo Ribbon Cutting, Joliet Philanthropy Recognition Awards Banquet, opening Ceremony for I-55 at IL 59 access point for the Rock Run development, Exchange Club Firefighter of the year Brian Hertzman, Joliet Junior College State of the College address, and the rededication of the Gardens and Arbors along 129th Infantry Drive. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Jim Lanham thanked the Council for their support of Council Memo #506-24 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Public Park, Located at 1000 N. Center Street. Mr. Lanham spoke regarding the Men that Cook event, City's Public Relations position, tram purchase, and voting on November 5th. Page 14 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 A resident thanked the Council for their support of Council Memo #509-24 Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name (Louise F. Nichols Drive) for 4th Avenue, Between Union Street and Mississippi Avenue. Greg Piskur spoke regarding the pedestrian crossing on Black Road near I-55. A brief discussion was held regarding this pedestrian crossing. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Cardenas highlighted Ambassador Day State of the University Address for the University of St, Francis, Men who Cook event. He congratulated all of the Joliet runners that ran the Chicago marathon. He wished his wife good luck on running a half marathon in Canada. Councilman Clement discussed the possibility of extending the eastbound turn lane at six corners and fixing deteriorating manholes. Director of Public Works Greg Ruddy discussed IDOT already widening Route 30, and entering a service order to fix the manholes. Councilman Clement discussed hurricane disaster relief. Councilman Guerrero highlighted Indigenous People's Day and the one year memorial of the murder of 6 year old Wadee Alfayoumi in Plainfield. Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted the Eastside Neighborhood Council Meeting, St. Joe's Hospital nurses rally, Maternal Outcomes Matter Showers, and presenting a proclamation on behalf of the City. She also discussed the possibility of a committee addressing domestic violence. Councilman Mudron highlighted a fire that took the response of many stations with no injuries . He thanked RoseMaria DiBennadetto for the pictures of the events as they are presented during the meeting. Councilman Mudron also highlighted the Gardens and Arbors rededication and briefly discussed the proposed extension of the walking paths with the new Rock Run development. Councilman Hug exited the meeting at approximately 8:29 p.m. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted her attendance at the Cathedral Area, St. Pat's, and Cunningham neighborhood meetings, a Town Hall meeting at the library with Senator Ventura, Council 2025 meeting schedule, and wished everyone a Happy Halloween. Mayor D'Arcy thanked Councilman Clement for all his efforts to help the hurricane victims. He highlighted his participation in the Urban Land Institute - Developer's Panel, a ribbon cutting for Tortazo Restaurant, a ribbon cutting for the new I-55 and I-59 access point, and Joliet Junior College State of the College Address. He wished everyone a Happy Halloween. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned. Page 15 of 16 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final October 15, 2024 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 Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug ADJOURNMENT: Page 16 of 16