Special City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Thursday, November 19, 2020 5:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Special City Council Meeting MAYOR BOB O'DEKIRK MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN (10/1/2020 to 12/31/2020) COUNCILMAN DON "DUCK" DICKINSON COUNCILWOMAN BETTYE GAVIN COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG 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 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 19, 2020 Page 1 of 1 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 19, 2020 The Governor’s Office and the Illinois Department of Public Health activated a Tier 2 mitigation plan for Region 7 (Will and Kankakee Counties), Region 8 (DuPage and Kane Counties) and Region 5 (Southern Illinois), effective Wednesday, November 11, 2020. The new mitigation plan limits in-person meetings to 10 people. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or 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. ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: No one signed up 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. PRESENTATION:ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCE PROGRAM UPDATE & WORKSHOP GOALS Allison Swisher discussed the Water Source Program update and Workshop Goals. The Program is scheduled to be completed within the next 10 years. The two viable alternatives will be discussed. Seventeen (17) Communities have been met with in regards to regional partnership. Thirteen (13) Communities expressed interest. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: LAKE MICHIGAN WATER - CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVE Theresa O'Grady, Project Manager, discussed the Chicago Department of Water Management Alternative. This alternative involves purchasing finished, treated water from the City of Chicago. Several Joliet Owned buildings would need to be constructed at the Southwest Pumping Site to move the water from this site to the City of Joliet. A preliminary Water Supply Agreement was entered into with the City of Chicago and will be presented to the Chicago City Council on December 26, 2020. Joe Johnson, Project Manager, further discussed the cost portions of this alternative. There are some cost benefits to a regional approach. Projected wholesale water only costs were discussed for 2030 and 2040. Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, discussed the four different categories of risks associated with this option. A SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis was also conducted. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: LAKE MICHIGAN WATER - NEW INDIANA INTAKE ALTERNATIVE Page 1 of 2 Special City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval November 19, 2020 Theresa O'Grady discussed the New Indiana Intake Alternative. This would be a raw water transmission main of 48 miles. The crib intake location would be in Hammond, Indiana. Given the length, there would be an intermediate pump station and the water treatment would take place near Joliet. The City of Joliet would enter into a preliminary access agreement with the City of Hammond, Indiana. This 99 year preliminary access agreement will be presented to the Hammond, Indiana City Council on November 23, 2020. Joe Johnson discussed the costs associated with the New Indiana Intake Alternative. An increase in the number of staff and surface water training of existing staff would be required. Projected water only costs were discussed for 2030 and 2040 for this alternative. Allison Swisher discussed the 4 categories of risks for this alternative. A SWOT (Strength, Weakness, Opportunity, and Threat) Analysis was also conducted for this alternative. PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION: NEXT STEPS Public comments can be submitted over the next month via the website and by phone call . There will be an online public forum online as well as two online virtual events on December 2, 2020 and December 3, 2020. There will be a 4 page newsletter available as well. Anther City Council Workshop will be held on December 17th. It is anticipated that the source will be chosen in January 2021. PUBLIC COMMENTS: There is no one present and no one signed up for Public Comments. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Michael F. Turk Absent: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson 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. Page 2 of 2