Pre-Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · October 16, 2023
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Monday, October 16, 2023
5:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Pre-Council Meeting
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO- TEM COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA (10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
Interim City Manager - Rod Tonelli
Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Greenburg, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
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Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
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: Interim City Manager Rod Tonelli and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd
Greenburg.
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
None.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Diversity & Community Relations
Finance
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - October 2, 2023
Council Meeting - October 3, 2023
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - October 2, 2023.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - October 3, 2023.pdf
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 10.17.23
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
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2024 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2024 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Award of Contract to DTS for VueWorks Asset Management 525-23
Software Support and Hosting in the Amount of $70,000
Attachments: VUEWorks - 2023 Renewal Quote
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
A brief discussion was held concerning the success of the CitizenVUE app.
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / 526-23
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205
Improvements to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in an amount
not to exceed $52,250.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / 527-23
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205
Improvements to HBK Engineering (formerly Rempe Sharpe)
in an amount not to exceed of $84,312.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / 528-23
United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205
Improvements to True North Consultants in an amount not to
exceed of $35,600.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Professional Services Agreement for the Bluff Street 529-23
Sanitary Interceptor Rehabilitation Design to RJN Group Inc.
in the amount of $63,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Professional Services Contract for GPS / AVL Services to 530-23
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Skyhawk Telematics in the amount of $84,184.40
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
A brief discussion was held regarding public reporting capabilities with this GPS
technology.
Amendment No. 1 for Construction Testing / Soil Boring 531-23
Services for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to
SEECO Consultants Inc. in the amount of $51,688.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Change Order No. 1 for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue 532-23
Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of ($25,052.72) and Payment
Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $20,832.32
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Request to Upfit Police Squads by Federal Signal 533-23
Corporation in the amount of $42,050.00
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of a Three-Year Contract to CDW for Microsoft 535-23
Enterprise Licensing in the Amount of $1,165,668.39.
Attachments: City of Joliet - EA Renewal Quote
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
A brief discussion was held regarding the cost associated with this item.
Award of Contract to AVDG for City Council Chambers 536-23
Audio/Visual Upgrade Project in the Amount of $304,158.28
(To Be Tabled)
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Attachments: AVDG - Contract Documents
AVDG - Quote
Approver Report
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for Starbucks Restaurant 538-23
at 1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
A brief discussion was held due to concerns with the drive-thru at this location.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Public Hearing for the Annual Property Tax Levy
Attachments: Approver Report
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 541-23
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2023, and ending
December 31, 2023 in and for the Joliet Public Library, Will
and Kendall Counties
Attachments: 2023 Levy Ordinance -Library
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
In response to Councilman Hug's request, Finance Director Kevin Sing will look
into Will County's proposed tax change.
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 542-23
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December
31, 2023, In and For the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall
Counties, Illinois
Attachments: 2023 Levy Ordinance -City
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
A brief discussion was held regarding the levy increase captures the city's
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growth and development value and will not increase residential taxes.
Public Hearing for the 2024 Annual Budget
Attachments: Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the 545-23
Continuation of a Three-unit Residence in a R-3
(One-and-two-family Residential) Zoning District, located at
901 Summit Street (ZBA 2023-60)
Attachments: Ordinance_ Variation of Use (901 Summit Street)
Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_23-09-21_Meeting_Minutes
ZBA 2023-60 (901 Summit Street) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
A brief discussion was held concerning the city's rental approval certificate for
901 Summit Street.
Mr. Gould, attorney for the petitioner, spoke regarding the Variation of Use
request. A brief discussion was held regarding the need for affordable housing.
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit 546-23
Residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
District, located at 501 Fourth Avenue. (ZBA 2023-61)
Attachments: Ordinance_Variation of Use_501 Fourth Avenue
ZBA 2023-61 & 56 (501 Fourth Ave) Staff Report Packet
ZBA Minutes_09.21.2023
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Sarah Broadnax spoke regarding concerns with parking and noise.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the history of the property.
Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Sales of 547-23
New and Used Trucks and Associated Equipment, Located
at 3350 Channahon Road (ZBA 2023-59)
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Attachments: Ordinance - SUP 3350 Channahon Rd
Site plan (2023-59)
ZBA 2023-59 Staff Report Packet
Zoning Board of Appeals minutes 09_21_23
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Tom Osterberg, attorney for the petitioner, gave a brief overview of the proposed
Special Use Permit.
Ordinances and Resolution Associated with the Planned 548-23
Unit Development of Rock Run Collection Subdivision.
Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit
Development of Rock Run Collection Subdivision.
(PUD-7-23)
Ordinance Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of
Rock Run Collection Subdivision. (PUD-8-23)
Resolution Approving an Amendment to a Development
Agreement for Planned Unit Development of Rock Run
Collection Subdivision. (M-1-23)
Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD RRC
2023-09-12 PRELIM PUD
Ordinance - Final PUD Plat - RRC
2023-09-12 FINAL PUD
M-1-23 Rock Run Collection Subdivision - Amended
Development Agreement Resolution
RRC Devlelopment Agreement - Amendment No
1_Cullinan.signature
First Amendment to 2021 Development Agreement RMJ
clean 10.09.23
RRC PUD DRAFT GUIDELINES
PUD-7-23_PUD8-23_M-1-23_Staff Report Packet (RRC
PUD)
Plan Commission Minutes_09.21.2023
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item and stated the
developer requested this item be tabled to the November 7, 2023 Council
Meeting.
Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the City 549-23
Council Chambers Upgrade Project (To Be Tabled)
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Attachments: Ordinance.pdf
Approver Report
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager stated there is a request to table this item to the
November 7, 2023 Council Meeting.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as 551-23
Surplus
Attachments: Resolution
SURPLUS LIST 09-23.xlsx
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement with 552-23
Commonwealth Edison Company for the Caton Farm Water
Main Improvements Project in the amount of $3,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
DRAFT Caton Farm Easement_2023.10.10.docx
Approver Report
The Interim City Manager gave a brief overview of this item.
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Bob Cobb spoke regarding Joliet as the 8th safest city and snow removal.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding an issue Mr. Cobb is experiencing with his neighbor.
Gianna Barone spoke regarding the Joliet Township grant and the possible Will County tax
increase.
Interim City Manager Rod Tonelli spoke regarding an information session regarding the grant
opportunity shared with the Joliet Township. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the
grant.
Mayor D'Arcy gave a statement concerning the Joliet Township grant.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding Joliet not being a sanctuary city, employment search
for the Corporation Counsel position, the absence of the Interim City Manager at the Joliet
Township meeting, and violence against a family in unincorporated Plainfield.
CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar
Guerrero, 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: 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
ADJOURNMENT:
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Pre-Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO- TEM COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA (10/1/2023 - 12/31/2023)
COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
Interim City Manager - Rod Tonelli
Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Greenburg, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio
Monday, October 16, 2023 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding 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.
APPOINTMENTS:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Diversity & Community Relations
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Finance
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - October 2, 2023
Council Meeting - October 3, 2023
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - October 2, 2023.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - October 3, 2023.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 10.17.23
Approver Report
2024 Joliet City Council Meeting Schedule
Attachments: 2024 JOLIET COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE.doc
Approver Report
Award of Contract to DTS for VueWorks Asset Management 525-23
Software Support and Hosting in the Amount of $70,000
Attachments: VUEWorks - 2023 Renewal Quote
Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / United 526-23
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205 Improvements
to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in an amount not to exceed
$52,250.00
Attachments: Approver Report
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Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / United 527-23
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205 Improvements
to HBK Engineering (formerly Rempe Sharpe) in an amount not to
exceed of $84,312.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / United 528-23
States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec. 205 Improvements
to True North Consultants in an amount not to exceed of
$35,600.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Agreement for the Bluff Street Sanitary 529-23
Interceptor Rehabilitation Design to RJN Group Inc. in the amount
of $63,300.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Professional Services Contract for GPS / AVL Services to Skyhawk 530-23
Telematics in the amount of $84,184.40
Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 for Construction Testing / Soil Boring Services 531-23
for the 2024 Water Main Rehabilitation Program to SEECO
Consultants Inc. in the amount of $51,688.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Charity Avenue / Helen Avenue 532-23
Roadway Project - MFT Sect. No. 21-00537-00-FP to PT Ferro
Construction Co. in the amount of ($25,052.72) and Payment
Estimate No. 3 and Final in the amount of $20,832.32
Attachments: Approver Report
Request to Upfit Police Squads by Federal Signal Corporation in 533-23
the amount of $42,050.00
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
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Award of a Three-Year Contract to CDW for Microsoft Enterprise 535-23
Licensing in the Amount of $1,165,668.39.
Attachments: City of Joliet - EA Renewal Quote
Approver Report
Award of Contract to AVDG for City Council Chambers 536-23
Audio/Visual Upgrade Project in the Amount of $304,158.28 (To Be
Tabled)
Attachments: AVDG - Contract Documents
AVDG - Quote
Approver Report
Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for Starbucks Restaurant at 538-23
1900 Essington Road
Attachments: 1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
1900 Essington Starbucks Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the
petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As
this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either
owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected
governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested
parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals
are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all
comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total
comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal
attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding
officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements.
Public Hearing for the Annual Property Tax Levy
Attachments: Approver Report
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Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 541-23
Year Beginning January 1, 2023, and ending December 31, 2023
in and for the Joliet Public Library, Will and Kendall Counties
Attachments: 2023 Levy Ordinance -Library
Approver Report
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 542-23
Year Beginning January 1, 2023 and ending December 31, 2023,
In and For the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois
Attachments: 2023 Levy Ordinance -City
Approver Report
Public Hearing for the 2024 Annual Budget
Attachments: Approver Report
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation 545-23
of a Three-unit Residence in a R-3 (One-and-two-family
Residential) Zoning District, located at 901 Summit Street (ZBA
2023-60)
Attachments: Ordinance_ Variation of Use (901 Summit Street)
Zoning_Board_of_Appeals_23-09-21_Meeting_Minutes
ZBA 2023-60 (901 Summit Street) Staff Report Packet
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit 546-23
Residence in an R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District,
located at 501 Fourth Avenue. (ZBA 2023-61)
Attachments: Ordinance_Variation of Use_501 Fourth Avenue
ZBA 2023-61 & 56 (501 Fourth Ave) Staff Report Packet
ZBA Minutes_09.21.2023
Approver Report
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Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Sales of New 547-23
and Used Trucks and Associated Equipment, Located at 3350
Channahon Road (ZBA 2023-59)
Attachments: Ordinance - SUP 3350 Channahon Rd
Site plan (2023-59)
ZBA 2023-59 Staff Report Packet
Zoning Board of Appeals minutes 09_21_23
Approver Report
Ordinances and Resolution Associated with the Planned Unit 548-23
Development of Rock Run Collection Subdivision.
Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Planned Unit Development of
Rock Run Collection Subdivision. (PUD-7-23)
Ordinance Approving a Final Planned Unit Development of Rock
Run Collection Subdivision. (PUD-8-23)
Resolution Approving an Amendment to a Development
Agreement for Planned Unit Development of Rock Run Collection
Subdivision. (M-1-23)
Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD RRC
2023-09-12 PRELIM PUD
Ordinance - Final PUD Plat - RRC
2023-09-12 FINAL PUD
M-1-23 Rock Run Collection Subdivision - Amended
Development Agreement Resolution
RRC Devlelopment Agreement - Amendment No
1_Cullinan.signature
First Amendment to 2021 Development Agreement RMJ clean
10.09.23
RRC PUD DRAFT GUIDELINES
PUD-7-23_PUD8-23_M-1-23_Staff Report Packet (RRC PUD)
Plan Commission Minutes_09.21.2023
Approver Report
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Ordinance Amending the 2023 Annual Budget for the City Council 549-23
Chambers Upgrade Project (To Be Tabled)
Attachments: Ordinance.pdf
Approver Report
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus 551-23
Attachments: Resolution
SURPLUS LIST 09-23.xlsx
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Easement Agreement with 552-23
Commonwealth Edison Company for the Caton Farm Water Main
Improvements Project in the amount of $3,000.00
Attachments: Resolution
DRAFT Caton Farm Easement_2023.10.10.docx
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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.
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)).
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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." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at
their convenience.
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