Joliet City Council met June 19.

By Lhalie Castillo

Jun 22, 2018

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

Invocation: Pastor Jacob Garcia, Crossroads Christian Church, 2312 Essington Road

Pledge To The Flag:

I. Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, 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 David A. Hales, Corporation Counsel Martin Shanahan, Jr.

II. Mayor:

A. Mayor O’Dekirk – Appointments

None

The City Manager requested the Council postpone any action on Council Memo #337- 18: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $278,700.00, to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for the Alternative Water Source Study Phase I for review by the Environmental Commission.

Corporation Counsel requested Council Memo #321-18: Ordinance Adding Chapter 20, Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance, Article I, Nuisances, Division 3, Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl (Regulations on the Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl) be removed from the Agenda for further review.

III. Approval Of Agenda:

Motion to approve the Agenda as written with the following changes: Remove Council Memo #321-18: Ordinance Adding Chapter 20, Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance, Article I, Nuisances, Division 3, Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl (Regulations on the Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl) and vote separately to table Council Memo #337-18: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $278,700.00, to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for the Alternative Water Source Study Phase I was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, 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

IV. Citizens To Be Heard On Agenda Items:

Mary Larsen spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18: Ordinance Approving/Resolution Denying a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of a Two-Unit, an R-3 (One and Two Family) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family) Zoning District, Located at 613 N. William Street.

Lori Gilmore also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

Dave Clinton also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

Linda Skuban also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

Mike Baltz also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

Bob Nachtreib also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

Debra Smith also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

John Urban, attorney representing the Petitioners for COUNCIL MEMO #319- 18: Ordinance Approving/Resolution Denying a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of a Two-Unit, an R-3 (One and Two Family) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family) Zoning District, Located at 613 N. William Street, and Juanita and Robert Salerno addressed the Council regarding this variation request.

Mrs. Baltz also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

Hugo Gamino also spoke in opposition of Council Memo #319-18.

Kathy Garthis spoke regarding Council Memo #321-18: Ordinance Adding Chapter 20, Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance, Article I, Nuisances, Division 3, Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl (Regulations on the Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl).

V. Mayor Pro-Tem:

Motion to appoint Councilman Terry Morris as Mayor Pro-Tem for the period of July 1 through September 30, 2018 was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VI. Council Committee Reports:

A. Economic Development

Councilman Hug stated the Economic Development Committee met on June 14, 2018 and discussed the Redevelopment Agreement for 22 E. Clinton, Lois Joliet Apartments.

B. Finance

Councilman Turk stated the Finance Committee met this evening at 5:30 p.m. to review the 2017 Annual Treasurer's Report, 12 year analysis of the Interest Income, Public Safety salaries and overtime, and the Riverwalk financials for April 2018. He stated the Committee also reviewed the monthly Financial Report, Personnel Summary, Travel Expense Report, Invoices Paid and found them all to be in order and recommended their approval.

C. Land Use and Legislative

Councilman Morris stated the Land Use Committee met June 6, 2018 to discuss several inquiries for a Clean Construction Demolition Debris facility in Joliet, ordinance amendment request for electric security fence as a theft deterrent, and a gun shop moratorium.

Marty Shanahan stated the Land Use Committee reviewed ordinances concerning feeding wild animals, abandon gas stations, parking, liquor code, and video gaming distributor fee.

D. Public Service

Councilman Hug stated the Public Service Committee met this afternoon at 4:00 p.m. to review the Washington Street bridge over Hickory Creek contract, removal of the alternate water source study, electronic supervisory control and data acquisition system for Public Utilities department, purchase parcels of land for water plant expansion, and a special use permit for a car wash.

VII. Consent Agenda:

A. Approval of Minutes

1. Pre-Council Meeting – June 4, 2018

2. Council Meeting – June 5, 2018

The minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 5:30 p.m. and of the Regular Meeting of the Council of the City of Joliet, Illinois held on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. stand approved as recorded.

B. Invoices Paid Report

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the report be received and placed on file.

C. Notice of Combined Council Meeting Monday, July 2, 2018 at 5:30 p.m., Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park, 201 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet

D. Council Memo #313-18: 2017 Annual Treasurer’s Report

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that the report be received and placed on file.

E. Council Memo #314-18: Position Vacancies

A communication from the City Manager contained his recommendation that he be authorized to: 1) Fill one Police Patrol Officer position, 2) Fill two Police Sergeant positions, and 3) Fill one Equipment Operator II position in the Public Utilities Department and any subsequent vacancies.

Motion to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

VIII. Licenses And Permit Applications:

A. Council Memo #316-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Circle K Car Wash at 3021 Plainfield Road

Motion to approve Council Memo #316-18: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Circle K Car Wash at 3021 Plainfield Road was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

IX. Public Hearings:

A. Council Memo #317-18: Resolution Approving the First Amendment to an Annexation Agreement to Extend the Expiration Date an Additional 20 Years Located at 240 Zurich Road (To Be Tabled)

Motion to table Council Memo #317-18: Resolution Approving the First Amendment to an Annexation Agreement to Extend the Expiration Date an Additional 20 Years Located at 240 Zurich Road to the July 2, 2018 Council Meeting was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

X. Ordinances And Resolutions:

A. Ordinances:

1. Council Memo #319-18: Ordinance Approving/Resolution Denying a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of a Two-Unit, an R-3 (One and Two Family) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family) Zoning District, Located at 613 N. William Street

Motion to adopt Council Memo #319-18: Resolution Denying a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of a Two-Unit, an R-3 (One and Two Family) Use in an R-2 (Single-Family) Zoning District, Located at 613 N. William Street was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #319-18

Resolution No. 7275

2. Council Memo #320-18: Ordinances Regarding Ketone Business Center Subdivision Council Memo #320-18

a.Ordinance Approving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision (P-5-18) P-5-18

Council Memo #320-18

Ordinance No. 17791

b. Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-4-18) FP-4-18

Council Memo #320-18

Ordinance No. 17792

c. Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Ketone Business Center Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-5-18) RP-5-18

Council Memo #320-18

Ordinance No. 17793

Motion to adopt Council Memo #320-18: Ordinances Regarding Ketone Business Center Subdivision was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

3. Council Memo #321-18: Ordinance Adding Chapter 20, Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance, Article I, Nuisances, Division 3, Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl (Regulations on the Feeding of Wild Animals and Waterfowl)

The City Clerk stated this item was removed from the Agenda.

4. Council Memo #322-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 – Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance Division 2 – Residential and Commercial Structure Public Nuisance Code (Regulations on Abandoned Gasoline Service Stations)

Motion to adopt Council Memo #322-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 20 – Conditions Detrimental to Health – Public Nuisance Division 2 – Residential and Commercial Structure Public Nuisance Code (Regulations on Abandoned Gasoline Service Stations) was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk Council Memo #322-18

Ordinance No. 17794

5. Council Memo #323-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II, Parking, Division 1, Sec. 19- 139, Prohibited Parking Areas Enumerated Regulating the Parking of Vehicles on Private Property in the City of Joliet, Illinois

Motion to adopt Council Memo #323-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article II, Parking, Division 1, Sec. 19-139, Prohibited Parking Areas Enumerated Regulating the Parking of Vehicles on Private Property in the City of Joliet, Illinois was made by Councilman John E. Gerl.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Ayes: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman John E. Gerl, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilman Michael F. Turk

Nays: Councilman Pat Mudron

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #323-18

Ordinance No. 17795

6. Council Memo #324-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Liquor Code, Creating Liquor and Tobacco Code, Repealing Business License Sections Dealing with Tobacco Licenses, Placing Tobacco Licenses Under the Purview of the Liquor Commissioner, Creating Liquor and Tobacco Commissioner

Motion to adopt Council Memo #324-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Liquor Code, Creating Liquor and Tobacco Code, Repealing Business License Sections Dealing with Tobacco Licenses, Placing Tobacco Licenses Under the Purview of the Liquor Commissioner, Creating Liquor and Tobacco Commissioner was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: Councilman Pat Mudron

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #324-18

Ordinance No. 17796

7. Council Memo #325-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article III, Creating License Requirement for Video Gaming Distributors, Repealing Chapter 13, Article II, Vending Machines and Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article I, License and Business Regulations, Section 18-20

a.Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article III, Creating License Requirement for Video Gaming Distributors, Repealing Chapter 13, Article II, Vending Machines

Council Memo #325-18

Ordinance No. 17797

b. Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article I, License and Business Regulations, Section 18-20

Council Memo #325-18

Ordinance No. 17798

Motion to adopt Council Memo #325-18: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article III, Creating License Requirement for Video Gaming Distributors, Repealing Chapter 13, Article II, Vending Machines and Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article I, License and Business Regulations, Section 18-20 was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

8. Council Memo #326-18: Ordinance Amending the 2018 Annual Budget and Authorizing Payment of the First $500,000 Payment to Will County for the Will County Courthouse Project

Motion to adopt Council Memo #326-18: Ordinance Amending the 2018 Annual Budget and Authorizing Payment of the First $500,000 Payment to Will County for the Will County Courthouse Project was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #326-18

Ordinance No. 17799

B. Resolutions:

1. Council Memo #328-18: Resolution Adopting the Chicago Street Corridor Plan

Motion to adopt Council Memo #328-18: Resolution Adopting the Chicago Street Corridor Plan was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #328-18

Resolution No. 7276

2. Council Memo #329-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds, in the Amount of $297,439.25, for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with D Construction Inc.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #329-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds, in the Amount of $297,439.25, for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with D Construction Inc. was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #329-18

Resolution No. 7277

3. Council Memo #330-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds, in the Amount of $39,739.00, for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16- 00499-00-BR with Patrick Engineering Inc.

Motion to adopt Council Memo #330-18: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds, in the Amount of $39,739.00, for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with Patrick Engineering Inc. was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk Council Memo #330-18

Resolution No. 7278

4. Council Memo #331-18: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Parcel 30-07-14-101-018-0000 in the amount of $4,678.00

Motion to adopt Council Memo #331-18: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Parcel 30-07-14-101-018-0000 in the amount of $4,678.00 was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #331-18

Resolution No. 7279

5. Council Memo #332-18: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Parcel 30-07-22-500-002-0000 in the Amount of $5,500.00

Motion to adopt Council Memo #332-18: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Parcel 30-07-22-500-002-0000 in the Amount of $5,500.00 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #332-18

Resolution No. 7280

6. Council Memo #333-18: Resolution Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of a Weapon Dealer License

Motion to adopt Council Memo #333-18: Resolution Imposing a Moratorium on the Issuance of a Weapon Dealer License was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

Council Memo #333-18

Resolution No. 7281

XI. Bids And Contracts:

A. Award Of Contracts:

1. Council Memo #335-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Contract, in the amount of $297,439.25, for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 - MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with D Construction Inc.

2. Council Memo #336-18: Request for Authorization to Award a Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services, in the Amount of $39,739.00, for the Washington Street Over Hickory Creek Bridge Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 16-00499-00-BR with Patrick Engineering Inc.

3. Council Memo #337-18: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $278,700.00, to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for the Alternative Water Source Study Phase I

Motion to table Council Memo #337-18: Request for Authorization to Approve a Professional Services Agreement, in the amount of $278,700.00, to Crawford, Murphy & Tilly for the Alternative Water Source Study Phase I to the July 2, 2018 Council Meeting was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

4. Council Memo #338-18: Request for Authorization to Approve Public Utilities Scada (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) System Maintenance Service Contract – 2018, in the Amount of $30,000.00, to Wunderlich-Malec

Motion to approve Council Memos #335-18, #336-18, and #338-18 was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin.

Motion seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

B. Amendments, Change Orders And Payments:

None.

XII. City Manager:

City Manager discussed the cancellation of the June 27, 2018 open house meeting for the Houbolt Road toll-bridge project. This meeting is to be rescheduled sometime late July or August.

He reminded all the next Council Meeting will be on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park.

The City Manager discussed the extra efforts to clean up downtown after several successful events.

XIII. New Business (Not For Final Action Or Recommendation):

XIV. Public Comments:

Denise Williams, President of Gold Star Mother's for the State of Illinois, spoke regarding the Send It/4TF Inaugural Softball Charity Tournament being held at Route 66 Stadium. Eddie West and Derrick Williams also addressed the Mayor and Council regarding the softball Tournament.

Jason Weathersby, General Manager of the new Joliet Thunder Football Team, introduced himself and invited everyone to attend the team's first home game at Joliet Memorial Stadium on July 30, 2018.

Erica Holmes introduced "Including You" a family fun festival July 28, 2018 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Herb Brooks, Jr. and Denise Winfrey thanked Mayor, Council, and staff on behalf of the Will County legislative body for the City's partnership with the County.

XV. Mayor And Council Comments:

Councilman Dickinson discussed the City's involvement in the IHSA Boy's Baseball Tournament. He highlighted the upcoming Taste of Joliet this weekend.

Councilwoman Gavin highlighted MyGrain's Blues, Brews, and Chews.

Councilman Hug highlighted the events downtown.

Councilman Mudron also discussed the IHSA Boy's Baseball Tournament.

Mayor O'Dekirk also discussed the IHSA Boy's Baseball Tournament. He highlighted the Gateway Center Train Station ribbon cutting, New Orleans North, Paws on Route 66, Little League opening at the Spanish Center, and Rock the Block.

XVI. Adjournment:

Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.

Motion seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman.

Motion carried by the following vote:

Nays: None

Abstain: Mayor Robert O’Dekirk

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