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City of Joliet City Council met Jan. 2.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene / St. Bernard's Catholic Church, 127 S. Briggs Street

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

Present:

Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis.

MAYOR:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve the Agenda as written.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

Glenda McCullum spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23: Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 19 to Address Unscheduled Intercity Bus Drop Offs and Impoundment of Vehicles Used in Violation of the Code.

Nona Parker spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23.

Jen Monson spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23.

Katie Deane-Schlottman spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23.

Tina McGrath spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23.

Gianna Barone spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23.

Mary Beth Gannon spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23.

Doug Kasper spoke in opposition of Council Memo #725-23.

Megan Cooper spoke in favor of Council Memo #725-23.

APPOINTMENTS:

Appointment to the Joliet Regional Port District

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to appoint Damon Zdunich to the Joliet Regional Port District replacing Jason Cox with term ending January 1, 2030.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5185? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=9c39a8f6148afbeaadf0cc5ebf76f3db

Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

A brief discussion was held regarding the 2024 water main projects listed on the City of Joliet website.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5186? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=5763da6d016ebfebcf483790961f0664

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - December 18, 2023

Council Meeting - December 19, 2023

Invoices to be Paid

Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 01.02.24

Approver Report

Award of Contract for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, and 2 Clinton Street to Lindblad Const Co. of Joliet Inc. in the amount of $1,855,941.00

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Chicago Street Sidewalk Vault Contract 2 to Civiltech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $118,625.00

Award of Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $74,444.54

Approve the Purchase of One (1) Transit Passenger Van from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $55,810.22

Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Downtown Levee / United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Sec 205 Improvements to Santacruz Land Acquisitions in an amount of $15,250.00 bringing the not to exceed total to $67,500.00

Change Order No. 1 for Highland Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Final Balancing of the Contract in the Amount of ($215,505.19)

Change Order No. 1 for Black Road Acres Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Len Cox & Sons Excavating for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 1 for Collins Street Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 1 for Garnsey Park Phase 4 Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 1 for Joliet Street - Ottawa Street Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Trine Construction Corp for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 1 for Kerwin Terrace Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Len Cox & Sons Excavating for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 1 for Midland Avenue East Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Benchmark Construction Co. for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 1 for St. Pat’s Phase 1A Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 1 for St. Pat’s Phase 1B Water Main

Improvements Project on behalf of Construction by Camco Inc. for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Change Order No. 3 for Plainfield Road (Black Road - N. Center Street) Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Trine Construction Corp for Project Completion Time Adjustments (NO COST INCURRED)

Consent Agenda Items Approved

A motion was made by Councilwoman Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 751 N. Hickory Street - Pollo Loco Latino

The Deputy Liquor Commission gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #716-23: Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 751 N. Hickory Street - Pollo Loco Latino.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 138 E. Cass Street - El Rincon Latino

The Deputy Liquor Commission gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #717-23: Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 138 E. Cass Street - El Rincon Latino.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Transfer of Class “B” Liquor License at 2314 W. Jefferson Street - Red Crab Juicy Seafood

The Deputy Liquor Commission gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding the license transfer to the current manager of the Red Crab Juicy Seafood.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #718-23: Transfer of Class “B” Liquor License at 2314 W. Jefferson Street - Red Crab Juicy Seafood.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for an Abri Credit Union at 6050 Caton Farm Road

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #719-23: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for an Abri Credit Union at 6050 Caton Farm Road.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time.

No public comments were made. The City Clerk stated the Public Hearing is continued to the January 16, 2024 Council Meeting.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to continue COUNCIL MEMO #721-23: Public Hearing Proposing the Establishment of the 2024 Joliet Special Service Area No. 1 - Bridge Street (Nicholson Street - Center Street) at the January 16, 2024 Council Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Public Hearing Proposing the Establishment of the 2024 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Adella Avenue (Washington Street - Second Avenue) / Second Avenue (Adella Avenue - Court Street)

The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time.

No public comments were made. The City Clerk stated the Public Hearing is continued to the January 16, 2024 Council Meeting.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to continue COUNCIL MEMO #722-23: Public Hearing Proposing the Establishment of the 2024 Joliet Special Service Area No. 2 - Adella Avenue (Washington Street - Second Avenue) / Second Avenue (Adella Avenue - Court Street) at the January 16, 2024 Council Meeting.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N Chicago Street, 176 N Chicago Street, and 2 Clinton Street in the amount of $400,000.00

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #724-23: Ordinance Amending the 2024 Annual Budget for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N Chicago Street, 176 N Chicago Street, and 2 Clinton Street in the amount of $400,000.00. (ORDINANCE NO. 18585)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 19 to Address Unscheduled Intercity Bus Drop Offs and Impoundment of Vehicles Used in Violation of the Code

Interim Corporation Counsel gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A brief discussion was held regarding asylum seekers.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #725-23: Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 19 to Address Unscheduled Intercity Bus Drop Offs and Impoundment of Vehicles Used in Violation of the Code. (ORDINANCE NO. 18586)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Appointing and Designating Representatives to the Mayors’ and Managers’ Working Group for Regional Water Commission Formation

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #727-23: Resolution Appointing and Designating Representatives to the Mayors’ and Managers’ Working Group for Regional Water Commission Formation. (RESOLUTION NO. 7959)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager wished everyone a Happy New Year and thanked the community for sharing their comments.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

A resident spoke concerning asylum seekers.

Tina McGrath spoke regarding asylum seekers.

Glenda McCullum spoke regarding Council Memo #703-23: Approve the Purchase of One (1) Transit Passenger Van from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $55,810.22. Fire Chief Jeff Carey explained the use of the transit passenger van is for the Fire Department Hazmat Team. Ms. McCullum also spoke concerning asylum seekers.

Mary Beth Gannon thanked the Council for approving Council Memo #725-23: Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 19 to Address Unscheduled Intercity Bus Drop Offs and Impoundment of Vehicles Used in Violation of the Code. She also discussed the inspector general report regarding the Joliet Area Museum.

Kathy Garthus spoke regarding asylum seekers.

Mike Pierce spoke regarding Council Memo #725-23.

Karen Ward spoke regarding Council Memo #725-23 and asylum seekers. Carl Wagner spoke regarding Council Memo #725-23 and asylum seekers. Gianna Barone thanked the Council for approving Council Memo #725-23.

Larry Crawford spoke regarding Council Memo #725-23 and asylum seekers. Doug Kasper spoke regarding his support of Council Memo #725-23 and asylum seekers.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Hug wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Councilwoman Ibarra thanked the residents of District 5 for sharing their comments. She expressed a need for an agency that will accept hand knitted hats. She also expressed her support for the nurses at St. Joe's Hospital. Councilwoman Ibarra wished her mother well for her upcoming surgery and wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Councilman Mudron thanked everyone for coming and participating.

Councilwoman Quillman wished her husband a Happy Birthday and thanked the community for their support. She wished everyone a Happy New Year.

Councilwoman Reardon thanked everyone for their participation and assured those in attendance that the Council will continue to monitor the situation.

Mayor D'Arcy welcomed everyone to 2024, highlighted the city's plans to address trucking and affordable housing issues, and thanked everyone for their participation.

CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, 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 Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilman Cesar Guerrero

ADJOURNMENT:

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2024/1/1976_M_City_Council_Meeting__24-01-02_Meeting_Minutes.pdf