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Joliet, IL · December 14, 2020

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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, December 14, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Pre-Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to 12/31/2020) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK Interim City Manager - James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 Page 1 of 1 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people. During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Erick Deshaun Dorris spoke via phone call regarding the proposed reduction in budget for Bicentennial Park. A brief discussion was held regarding possible future budget amendments for Bicentennial Park. MAYOR PRO TEM: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: CTIS Economic Development Finance Public Safety Public Service CONSENT AGENDA: Page 1 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 The Interim City Manager, gave a brief overview of these items. Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - November 30, 2020 Council Meeting - December 1, 2020 Attachments: Pre-Council Minute 11-30-20 Council Minutes 12-1-20 Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2020-11 Invoices Paid Approver Report Position Vacancies 641-20 Attachments: Approver Report Renewal of Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 642-20 Programs Attachments: Approver Report Regular Payroll for September 11 - September 24, 2020 - 643-20 $3,394,504.56 Attachments: PD 10.02.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for September 25 - October 8, 2020 - 644-20 $3,362,563.63 Attachments: PD 10.16.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for October 9 - October 22, 2020 - 645-20 $3,429,207.38 Attachments: PR 10.30.20 OT as of 11-30-2020 Approver Report LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N Wash Car 647-20 Wash at 5951 Theodore Street Page 2 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 Attachments: Drive Inn Permit - Gas and Wash 20-121 Car Wash D-T Exhibit 11-23-20 Approver Report The Interim City Manager, gave a brief overview of this item. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Proposed 2021 Budget 648-20 Attachments: City of Joliet 2021 Proposed Budget (Pubic Hearing: To Be Held Monday, December 14, 2020) The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments. The City stated no one registered to be called to speak. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. A brief discussion was held regarding concerns on Bicentennial Park's proposed reductions, the effects on the City's bond rating, and the future possibility of amending the budget to reopen bicentennial park. Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Northpoint’s 649-20 Compass Business Park Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement for approximately 1,360 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-8-20); including, Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of 103 Acres generally located on the South Side of Breen Road and West of Ridge Road from R-1B (Single-Family Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning; (Z-6-20); Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of approximately 1257 acres of various parcels generally located South of Breen Road, East of Chicago Road, North of Hoff Road and West of Ridge Road from A-1 (Unincorporated Will County - Agriculture) to I-1 (Light Page 3 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 Industrial) Zoning District (Z-7-20); and, Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow Carting, Express, and Hauling Establishments (Truck Terminals), limited however, to no more than 40 total acres of the approximately 80 acres, generally located on Rowell Road South of Brown Road (PETITION 2020-47); and, Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Annexation and Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC. Attachments: Resolution A-8-20, Z-6-20, Z-7-20 Northpoint Combined PC Staff Report-Copy 201201-F345c-Draft Conceptual Site Plan Exhibit-Joliet (CBPN) Former Light Parcel Plat of Annexation Former Weaver Parcels Plat of Annexation NPannexationpart1 NPzoningpart1part2 Approver Report (Public Hearing: To Be Held Tuesday, December 15, 2020) Per the request of Mayor O'Dekirk, Inspector General Chris Regis discussed the proximity of this project to Abraham Lincoln Cemetery and Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie. A brief discussion was held regarding this item. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement 651-20 for 1951 Hollywood Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of 652-20 Joliet Page 4 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 a. Ordinance to Include in the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a discretionary Subsidy for the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority and for the Joliet Prison b. Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet Attachments: Ordinance 2021 Budget Approval w RIALTO - City of Joliet Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 653-20 Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center), and 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision). Attachments: Ordinance ORDINANCE NO Park Hill Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the 654-20 Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020 in and for the City of Joliet; Including the Joliet Public Library Attachments: Ordinance 2021 General Levy Ordinance -final library Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 655-20 2020 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report A brief discussion was held RESOLUTIONS: Page 5 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Maintenance and Repair 657-20 of Vaulted Sidewalk Attachments: Resolution Vaulted Walk Maintenance Policy Exhibit Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Resolution Authorizing the Joliet Police Department to 658-20 Proceed With Axon Services Attachments: Resolution Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Incentive Agreement 659-20 with Tony’s Finer Foods Enterprise, Inc. Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A - Subject Property Exhibit B - Estimated Property Taxes Approver Report The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A brief discussion was held regarding incentives for Tony's Finer Foods. BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Award of Contract for LPR Services to Flock in the Amount 661-20 of $226,800.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Police Department Door System to 662-20 VideoTec in the amount of $78,900.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee 663-20 Authorization - Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Partnership Attachments: EXHIBIT 1 - Joliet RRC DAS additional Services 3 Approver Report AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Page 6 of 7 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final December 14, 2020 Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Utilities Electrical 665-20 Maintenance Service Agreement to Eliott Electric in the amount of 18,779.54 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 to Information Technology (IT) 666-20 Professional Services Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 10 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer 667-20 Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation Attachments: Approver Report CITY MANAGER: PUBLIC COMMENTS: No one registered to be called to speak. There were no Public Comments this evening. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, 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 . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Herb Lande, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk ADJOURNMENT: Page 7 of 7

Agenda

City of Joliet Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to 12/31/2020) COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILMAN HERB LANDE COUNCILMAN TERRY MORRIS COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON COUNCILMAN MICHAEL F. TURK Interim City Manager - James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel - Sabrina Spano, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio Monday, December 14, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 3 mitigation plan for all regions of the State of Illinois, effective Friday, November 20, 2020. In an effort to support these mitigation measures, the City of Joliet is limiting in person attendance in the council chambers to 10 people. During meetings, groups of 10 people will be staged in various locations within city hall. These groups will wait in areas with a live feed to the meeting until the Citizens to Be Heard on Agenda items section, the Public Hearing has commenced or the Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov OR register “To Be Called To Speak”. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “ Public Comments” web page. ROLL CALL: MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Page 1 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final December 14, 2020 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. MAYOR PRO TEM: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: CTIS Economic Development Finance Public Safety Public Service CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - November 30, 2020 Council Meeting - December 1, 2020 Attachments: Pre-Council Minute 11-30-20 Council Minutes 12-1-20 Invoices Paid Report Attachments: 2020-11 Invoices Paid Approver Report Position Vacancies 641-20 Attachments: Approver Report Renewal of Group Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 642-20 Programs Attachments: Approver Report Page 2 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final December 14, 2020 Regular Payroll for September 11 - September 24, 2020 - 643-20 $3,394,504.56 Attachments: PD 10.02.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for September 25 - October 8, 2020 - 644-20 $3,362,563.63 Attachments: PD 10.16.20 Approver Report Regular Payroll for October 9 - October 22, 2020 - $3,429,207.38 645-20 Attachments: PR 10.30.20 OT as of 11-30-2020 Approver Report LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Gas N Wash Car Wash at 647-20 5951 Theodore Street Attachments: Drive Inn Permit - Gas and Wash 20-121 Car Wash D-T Exhibit 11-23-20 Approver Report PUBLIC HEARINGS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. Proposed 2021 Budget 648-20 Attachments: City of Joliet 2021 Proposed Budget (Pubic Hearing: To Be Held Monday, December 14, 2020) Page 3 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final December 14, 2020 Ordinances and Resolution Associated with Northpoint’s Compass 649-20 Business Park Resolution Approving the Annexation and Development Agreement for approximately 1,360 Acres with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC for Compass Business Park (A-8-20); including, Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of 103 Acres generally located on the South Side of Breen Road and West of Ridge Road from R-1B (Single-Family Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning; (Z-6-20); Ordinance Approving the Zoning Reclassification of approximately 1257 acres of various parcels generally located South of Breen Road, East of Chicago Road, North of Hoff Road and West of Ridge Road from A-1 (Unincorporated Will County - Agriculture) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning District (Z-7-20); and, Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to allow Carting, Express, and Hauling Establishments (Truck Terminals), limited however, to no more than 40 total acres of the approximately 80 acres, generally located on Rowell Road South of Brown Road (PETITION 2020-47); and, Ordinances Regarding the Annexation and Zoning of Certain Parcels, in Partial Fulfillment of the Annexation and Development Agreement with East Gate Logistics Park Chicago, LLC. Attachments: Resolution A-8-20, Z-6-20, Z-7-20 Northpoint Combined PC Staff Report-Copy 201201-F345c-Draft Conceptual Site Plan Exhibit-Joliet (CBPN) Former Light Parcel Plat of Annexation Former Weaver Parcels Plat of Annexation NPannexationpart1 NPzoningpart1part2 Approver Report (Public Hearing: To Be Held Tuesday, December 15, 2020) ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Page 4 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final December 14, 2020 Ordinance Accepting a Temporary Construction Easement for 651-20 1951 Hollywood Road for the Houbolt Road (I-80 - US Route 6) Interchange Modification and Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Sect. No. 16-00503-00-PV Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet 652-20 a. Ordinance to Include in the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet a discretionary Subsidy for the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority and for the Joliet Prison b. Ordinance Approving the 2021 Annual Budget for the City of Joliet Attachments: Ordinance 2021 Budget Approval w RIALTO - City of Joliet Approver Report Ordinances for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 653-20 Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center), and 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision). Attachments: Ordinance ORDINANCE NO Park Hill Approver Report Ordinances for the Levying and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 654-20 Year Beginning January 1, 2020 and Ending December 31, 2020 in and for the City of Joliet; Including the Joliet Public Library Attachments: Ordinance 2021 General Levy Ordinance -final library Approver Report Page 5 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final December 14, 2020 Ordinance Abating the Taxes Heretofore Levied for the Year 2020 655-20 to Pay Debt Service on $3,665,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, and $6,535,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020B, of the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois Attachments: Ordinance Approver Report RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Maintenance and Repair of 657-20 Vaulted Sidewalk Attachments: Resolution Vaulted Walk Maintenance Policy Exhibit Approver Report Resolution Authorizing the Joliet Police Department to Proceed 658-20 With Axon Services Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Incentive Agreement with 659-20 Tony’s Finer Foods Enterprise, Inc. Attachments: Resolution Exhibit A - Subject Property Exhibit B - Estimated Property Taxes Approver Report BIDS AND CONTRACTS: AWARD OF CONTRACTS: Award of Contract for LPR Services to Flock in the Amount of 661-20 $226,800.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Police Department Door System to 662-20 VideoTec in the amount of $78,900.00 Attachments: Approver Report Page 6 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final December 14, 2020 Approval of Additional Hourly Services Request for Fee 663-20 Authorization - Proposed Rock Run Crossing Public Private Partnership Attachments: EXHIBIT 1 - Joliet RRC DAS additional Services 3 Approver Report AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Utilities Electrical Maintenance 665-20 Service Agreement to Eliott Electric in the amount of 18,779.54 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 to Information Technology (IT) Professional 666-20 Services Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 10 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation 667-20 Program to Michels Corporation Attachments: Approver Report CITY MANAGER: PUBLIC COMMENTS: NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. Page 7 of 8 Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Agenda - Final December 14, 2020 CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)). COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)). LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)). PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)). ADJOURNMENT: This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming Video." 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