The Joliet City Council met March 6 to amend license regulations.
Here are the meeting's minutes, as provided by the council:
Joliet is a home-rule city with a council-manager form of government. All matters of local policy and legislation are determined by the council with the mayor presiding.
Proceedings of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on March 6, 2017
VIDEO IS HEREIN INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES
DRAFT MINUTES SUBJECT TO COUNCIL APPROVAL
PRE-COUNCIL MEETING of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois was held on Monday, March 6, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, Joliet Municipal Building, 150 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois.
I. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk, Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Martin
Shanahan, Jr.
II. PRESENTATIONS:
A. Ginkgo Planning and Design Chicago Street Corridor Plan
Director of Planning Michael Schwarz introduced representatives for Ginkgo Planning and Design.
Ms. Ferhat Zerin with Ginkgo discussed the redesign of Chicago Street and the plaza. She also discussed the history of Chicago Street, underutilization of Route 66 as an economic resource, and overall vision of the community inspired Chicago Street plan.
B. Azavar Government Solutions
Mr. Scott Shamberg with Azavar Government Solutions spoke regarding the proposed sales tax administration module and the benefits of being part of Azavar’s pilot program for this service.
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C. Plainfield School District - Rod Westfall and Superintendent Dr. Lane
Abrell
Councilman Hug introduced Rod Westfall.
Mr. Westfall spoke regarding the Plainfield School District and recent accomplishments.
III. MAYOR:
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Land Use and Legislative
B. Public Service
VII. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Special Meeting – February 15, 2017
Special Meeting 2-15-17 Minutes
2. Combined Meeting – February 21, 2017
2-21-17 Minutes
B. COUNCIL MEMO #100-17: 2017 Deteriorated Roadway Resurfacing
Program
COUNCIL MEMO #100-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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VIII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
A. COUNCIL MEMO #102-17: Transfer of a Class “C” Liquor License at 453
E. Cass Street – Mimi’s Liquors
COUNCIL MEMO #102-17
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Jim O'Connell explained Council Memo #102- 17: Transfer of a Class "C" Liquor License at 453 E. Cass Street – Mimi’s Liquors.
B. COUNCIL MEMO #103-17: Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 723
N. Collins Street – Rey De Copas
COUNCIL MEMO #103-17
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Jim O'Connell explained Council Memo #103- 17: Transfer of a Class “A” Liquor License at 723 N. Collins Street – Rey De Copas.
C. COUNCIL MEMO #104-17: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at
2219 W. Jefferson Street – Basinger Pharmacy
COUNCIL MEMO #104-17
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Jim O'Connell explained Council Memo #104- 17: Issuance of a Class “C” Liquor License at 2219 W. Jefferson Street – Basinger Pharmacy
D. COUNCIL MEMO #105-17: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 50
E. Jefferson Street – Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union Station
COUNCIL MEMO #105-17
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Jim O'Connell explained Council Memo #105- 17: Issuance of a Class “E” Liquor License at 50 E. Jefferson Street – Grand Ballroom at Joliet Union Station.
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E. COUNCIL MEMO #106-17: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 22
W. Cass Street – The Forge
COUNCIL MEMO #106-17
Deputy Liquor Commissioner Jim O'Connell explained Council Memo #106- 17: Issuance of a Class “B” Liquor License at 22 W. Cass Street – The Forge.
Mr. Frank Mastalek and Mr. Emanuel Hatzitheodorou, the applicant for the Forge, gave a brief overview of the business plan.
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A. ORDINANCES:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #108-17: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Staffing Agency, Located at 815 N. Larkin Avenue (PETITION 2017-07)
COUNCIL MEMO #108-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #109-17: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow Truck Repair and Transportation Business Located at 2700 McDonough Street (PETITION 2017-10)
COUNCIL MEMO #109-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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3. COUNCIL MEMO #110-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Licenses and Business Regulations, Article I, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing Emergency Suspension of License)
COUNCIL MEMO #110-17
Inspector General Chris Regis gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Mayor and the Council briefly discussed the reasons for amending the Ordinance involving the emergency suspension of licenses.
4. COUNCIL MEMO #111-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 13, Article III, Food Stores, Division 3, Licenses of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing Emergency Suspension of License)
COUNCIL MEMO #111-17
Inspector General Chris Regis gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Mayor and the Council briefly discussed the reasons for amending the Ordinance involving the emergency suspension of licenses.
5. COUNCIL MEMO #112-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Offenses-Miscellaneous, Article I, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Prohibiting the Sale, Delivery, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia)
COUNCIL MEMO #112-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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6. COUNCIL MEMO #113-17: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article I, Sec. 2-23, Meetings of the Mayor and City Council, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (City Council Members Shall Not be Compensated After Missing More Than Five Regular or Combined Tuesday City Council Meetings within any 52- Week Period)
COUNCIL MEMO #113-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Councilwoman Quillman stated she brought this Council Memo forward regarding attendance issues which have happened in the past.
The Council discussed the terms set forth in this Ordinance amendment.
B. RESOLUTIONS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #115-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Addendum to the Contingent Fee Professional Services Agreement with Azavar Audit Solutions
COUNCIL MEMO #115-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #116-17: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Forest Preserve District of Will County and the Village of Shorewood for a Public Bikeway Along Black Road
COUNCIL MEMO #116-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
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XI. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #118-17: Request for Authorization to Approve
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Professional Services
COUNCIL MEMO #118-17
2. COUNCIL MEMO #119-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Aux Sable and Westside Wastewater Treatment Plants Phosphorus Removal and Expansion Project
COUNCIL MEMO #119-17
3. COUNCIL MEMO #120-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project
COUNCIL MEMO #120-17
4. COUNCIL MEMO #121-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for the Glenwood Avenue Watermain Improvement Project
COUNCIL MEMO #121-17
5. COUNCIL MEMO #122-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for the Terry Drive Watermain Improvement Project
COUNCIL MEMO #122-17
6. COUNCIL MEMO #123-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for the Forest Park Phase I Watermain Improvement Project
COUNCIL MEMO #123-17
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7. COUNCIL MEMO #124-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for the Marycrest Phase II Watermain Improvement Project
COUNCIL MEMO #124-17
8. COUNCIL MEMO #125-17: Request for Authorization to Award a
Contract for the Downtown Watermain Improvement Project
COUNCIL MEMO #125-17
9. COUNCIL MEMO #126-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Diffuser Upgrade Project - 2017
COUNCIL MEMO #126-17
10. COUNCIL MEMO #127-17: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for Local Limit Re-Evaluation Analytical Testing - 2017
COUNCIL MEMO #127-17
B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #129-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Eastside Influent Pumping Station Construction Related Services Contract
COUNCIL MEMO #129-17
2. COUNCIL MEMO #130-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 7 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Influent Pumping Station and Screen Replacement Project
COUNCIL MEMO #130-17
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3. COUNCIL MEMO #131-17: Request for Authorization to Approve Payment for Emergency Sewer Repair – Black Road Force Main
COUNCIL MEMO #131-17
4. COUNCIL MEMO #132-17: Request for Authorization to Approve
Emergency Leak Repairs at Union Station
COUNCIL MEMO #132-17
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Memo.
XII. CITY MANAGER:
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
XIV. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
Motion to enter closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance and pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned was made by Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilwoman Brooke Hernandez Brewer, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk NAYS: None ABSTAIN: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
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