City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT (1/1/2025 - 3/31/2025) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS 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 January 21, 2025 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Jacob Garcia, Crossroads Christian Church, 2312 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 Todd Lenzie. PRESENTATION: Recognition of Q4 2024 Water Conservation Incentive Program Winners and Intro for Q1 2025 Program - Presented by Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities Attachments: Approver Report Director of Public Utilities Allison Swisher recognized the Q4 Water Conservation Incentive Program winners, Q1 2025 Program, water conservation, and the City's water portal. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Presentation - Presented by John Lukancic, Emergency Management Coordinator Attachments: Approver Report Emergency Management Coordinator John Lukancic gave a brief presentation on the Community Emergency Response Team. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Change Council Memo #75-25 to an Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 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 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Abdul Basit, Petitioner, spoke in favor of the Issuance of a Class "CG" Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food. Nate Washburn, Attorney, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #78-25 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automobile Storage Lot for an Existing Used Automobile Sales Business, Located at 115 N. Center Street (ZBA 2024-60). Valon Shabani spoke in favor of Council Memo #78-25. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the January 8, 2025 CTIS Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5631?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the January 21, 2025 Finance Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5639?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the January 21, 2025 Public Service Committee meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5638?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Page 2 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting - January 6, 2025 Council Meeting - January 7, 2025 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - January 6, 2025.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - January 7, 2025.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices 01.21.25 Approver Report Award of Contract to Xerox Business Solutions Midwest for 45-25 Managed Print Services in an Amount Not to Exceed $95,000.00 Attachments: Xerox 2025.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to CDWG for Mimecast Email and Web 46-25 Security Annual Renewal in the Amount of $39,850.00 Attachments: 2025 - Mimecast Quote # PFVZ099.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Lead Service Line 47-25 Replacement Project to Brandt Excavating Inc in the amount of $599,333.53 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 48-25 Large Water Meter Prework Assessment Project to Engineering Solutions Team Co. in the Amount of $106,560.00 Attachments: COJ-EST Revised Agreement = 1-10-2025.pdf Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 49-25 Department of Public Utilities Risk and Resilience Assessment & Emergency Response Plan Update to Engineering Enterprises Inc. in the Amount of $78,342.00 Attachments: Joliet RRA_ERP 2025 Update PSA (EEISigned).pdf Approver Report Purchase of Two (2) New Vehicles for JPD Tactical Unit Not 50-25 to Exceed $110,000.00 Page 3 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer 51-25 Rehabilitation Program to National Power Rodding Corp. for a Decreased Amount of ($115,653.90), and Final Payment No. 9 in the Amount of $222,267.76 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the 2023 Roadway Resurfacing 52-25 Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $28,820.43 and Payment Estimate No. 3 and Final in the Amount of $94,826.25 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning 53-25 and Inspection Program to National Power Rodding Corp. in the Amount of $8,124.45 and Final Payment No. 10 in the Amount of $100,807.85 Attachments: Approver Report Amendment No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement 54-25 for the 2025 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $372,828.00 Attachments: Approver Report Authorization to Fund Draw 11 for Tax Increment Financing 55-25 District #7 in the Amount of $601,030.03 Attachments: RRC TIF Draw 11.pdf Approver Report Natural Gas Supply Auction and Authorization to Select Low 56-25 Bidder Utilizing the Services of Apollo Edison 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, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 4 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug AGENDA ITEMS: A brief discussion was held regarding Council Memos 58-25 through 72-25 being the result of the water main replacement project to receive Lake Michigan water, selection of the water main replacement, replacement of lead service lines, and the bidding process. Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main 58-25 Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of $1,961,434.65 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Virginia Phase 1.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #58-25: Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of $1,961,434.65. 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 Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main 59-25 Improvements Project to M&J Underground Inc in the Amount of $1,968,957.82 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Twin Oaks Phase 1.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #59-25: Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to M&J Underground Inc in the Amount of $1,968,957.82. 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 Award of Contract for the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main 60-25 Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc in the Page 5 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Amount of $2,591,060.85 Attachments: 2025 WMRP Krings Acres Phase 2B.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #60-25: Award of Contract for the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc in the Amount of $2,591,060.85. 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 Award of Contract for the North Downtown Water Main 61-25 Improvements Project to D Construction Inc in the Amount of $7,251,953.29 Attachments: JOLTC - 2025 WM Project Locations North Downtown.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #61-25: Award of Contract for the North Downtown Water Main Improvements Project to D Construction Inc in the Amount of $7,251,953.29. 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 Award of Contract for the Railroad Street Water Main 62-25 Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of $2,610,424.27 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Railroad St.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #62-25: Award of Contract for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co in the Amount of $2,610,424.27. Page 6 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 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 Award of Contract for the Emerald Lawns Phase 1 Water 63-25 Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $5,682,093.90 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Emerald Lawns Phase 1.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #63-25: Award of Contract for the Emerald Lawns Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $5,682,093.90. 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 Award of Contract for the Glenwood Manor Water Main 64-25 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $5,385,957.66 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations GlenwoodManor.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #64-25: Award of Contract for the Glenwood Manor Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $5,385,957.66. 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 Excused: Councilman Larry E. Hug Award of Contract for the Midland & Campbell Water Main 65-25 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Page 7 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Amount of $3,923,952.36 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Midland and Campbell.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #65-25: Award of Contract for the Midland & Campbell Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,923,952.36. 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 Award of Contract for the Upper Bluff Water Main 66-25 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $5,685,247.00 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Upper Bluff.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #66-25: Award of Contract for the Upper Bluff Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $5,685,247.00. 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 Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Award of Contract for the Broadway (Theodore-Ruby) Water 67-25 Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $10,496,982.64 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Broadway.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #67-25: Award of Contract for the Broadway (Theodore-Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $10,496,982.64. Page 8 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 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 Award of Contract for the Hickory Creek West Water Main 68-25 Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $4,615,949.00 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Hickory Creek.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #68-25: Award of Contract for the Hickory Creek West Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $4,615,949.00. 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 Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Award of Contract for the Highland Phase 2 Water Main 69-25 Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $2,649,317.00 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Highland Phase 2.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #69-25: Award of Contract for the Highland Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $2,649,317.00. 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 Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug Award of Contract for the Marquette Park Water Main 70-25 Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc in the Page 9 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Amount of $4,789,334.41 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Marquette Park.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #70-25: Award of Contract for the Marquette Park Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc in the Amount of $4,789,334.41. 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 Award of Contract for the North Prairie Water Main 71-25 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $4,792,227.63 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations North Prairie.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #71-25: Award of Contract for the North Prairie Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc in the Amount of $4,792,227.63. 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 Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 3 Water Main 72-25 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,678,375.13 Attachments: JOLTC - 2025 WM Project Locations Reedwood Phase 3.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #72-25: Award of Contract for the Reedwood Phase 3 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,678,375.13. Page 10 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 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 Amendment No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement 73-25 for Independent Review Services for the Alternative Water Source Program to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the Amount of $3,141,972.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #73-25: Amendment No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement for Independent Review Services for the Alternative Water Source Program to Burns & McDonnell Engineering Co. Inc. in the Amount of $3,141,972.00. 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 Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Resolution to Deny Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License 75-25 at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food Attachments: RIVERBOAT GAS & FOOD - 1411 RIVERBOAT CENTER DRIVE -RESOLUTION TO DENY.pdf RIVERBOAT GAS & FOOD - 1411 RIVERBOAT CENTER DRIVE - ORDER TO DENY.pdf RIVERBOAT GAS & FOOD - 1411 RIVERBOAT CENTER DRIVE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS REPORT.pdf ADDENDUM TO COUNCIL MEMO 551-24.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #75-25: Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 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 The Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 1411 Riverboat Center Drive - Riverboat Gas & Food was approved. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Variation of Use 77-25 (Ordinance #18661) to Allow a Six-Unit Residence in an R-3 (One-and-Two-family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 515 Summit Street Attachments: Ordinance -Variation of Use Amendment - 515 Summit ZBA 2024-61 (515 Summit Street) Staff Report Packet Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #77-25: Ordinance Approving an Amendment to a Variation of Use (Ordinance #18661) to Allow a Six-Unit Residence in an R-3 (One-and-Two-family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 515 Summit Street. (ORDINANCE NO. 18718) 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 Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an 78-25 Automobile Storage Lot for an Existing Used Automobile Sales Business, Located at 115 N. Center Street (ZBA 2024-60) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2024-60 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2024-60 Public Comment Letter 2024-60 Zoning Board of Appeals minutes 12-19-24 Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the rejection of this Special Use Permit by Page 12 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 the Zoning Board of Appeals and Plan Commission, and seven conditions imposed on the Special Use Permit request. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #78-25: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automobile Storage Lot for an Existing Used Automobile Sales Business, Located at 115 N. Center Street (ZBA 2024-60). The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of an 80-25 Additional License Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County (Hammel Woods Preserve) for the Alternative Water Source Program Attachments: Resolution WCFPD-Joliet License Agreement-Hammel Woods for Additional Groundwater Montioring Wells-Final 1-3-2025 with Exhibits for packet.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #80-25: Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of an Additional License Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County (Hammel Woods Preserve) for the Alternative Water Source Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 8098) 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 Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 81-25 Funding for the 2023 Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS Page 13 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #81-25: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the 2023 Resurfacing Contract A - MFT Section No. 23-00559-00-RS. (RESOLUTION NO. 8099) 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 Resolution Approving a Letter of Intent with the Illinois 82-25 Department of Transportation for the US Route 52 (River Road - Houbolt Road) Improvements Attachments: Resolution Route 52 LOI.pdf Approver Report Director of Public Works Greg Ruddy gave a brief explanation of the improvements proposed with the project. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #82-25: Resolution Approving a Letter of Intent with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the US Route 52 (River Road - Houbolt Road) Improvements. (RESOLUTION NO. 8100) 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 CITY MANAGER: The City Manager highlighted the office of Emergency and Disaster Management workshops and warming shelters. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Kathy Garthus spoke regarding looking out for each other with the extreme cold and participation in the Comprehensive Advisory committee. Page 14 of 15 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 21, 2025 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement thanked Ms. Swisher for her response to his issues and city workers. Councilman Guerrero expressed his interest and excitement for the community emergency response team. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked staff for all they do and to those that are working outside in the inclement weather. Councilman Mudron highlighted the upcoming Old Timers Baseball Banquet. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the African-American Business Associate event. Councilwoman Reardon also thanked City staff for their work in the inclement weather and a larger no turn on red sign at Black and Frontage Roads. Mayor D'Arcy highlighted the Community Care Program, African-American Business Association (AABA) event, Joliet Township High School student volunteers, and a new culinary classroom at Joliet Central High School. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned. 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 15 of 15