City of Joliet City Council met Nov. 18.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
I. ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
ABSENT: None.
ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Steve Jones, Corporation Counsel
Martin J. Shanahan, Jr.
II. PRESENTATION:
A. Joliet Area Historical Museum - Governor Hometown Award
Greg Peerbolte, Executive Director - Joliet Area Historical Museum, presented the Governor Hometown Award.
A brief discussion was held regarding a future presentation to the Council recapping 2019 Events and previewing upcoming 2020 events at the prison.
III. MAYOR:
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Doc Gregory spoke in favor of Council Memo #596-19.
Stacy Meyers spoke regarding concerns on Council Memo #596-19.
Michelle Peterson spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Stephanie Irvine spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Josh Weger spoke in favor of Council Memo #596-19.
Delilah Legrett spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Rita Renwick spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Alicia DeAnda spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Kathy Kirby spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Elise Kendrot spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Eric Gorder spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Ernie spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Erin Gallagher spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
John Sheridan spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Resident spoke in favor of Council Memo #597-19.
Margie Cepon spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
Diane Sewing spoke in opposition of Council Memo #596-19.
VI. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
A. Economic Development
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
B. Finance
C. Land Use and Legislative
D. Public Safety
E. Public Service
F. Ad Hoc City Manager Search Committee
VII. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Pre-Council Meeting – November 4, 2019
11-4-19 Minutes
2. Council Meeting – November 5, 2019
11-5-19 Minutes
B. Invoice Paid Report
2019-10 Invoices Paid
C. COUNCIL MEMO #583-19: Regular Payroll for August 16 - August
29, 2019 - $3,480,859.04
COUNCIL MEMO #583-19
D. COUNCIL MEMO #584-19: Regular Payroll for August 30 -
September 12, 2019 - $3,425,348.71
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
COUNCIL MEMO #584-19
E. COUNCIL MEMO #585-19: Regular Payroll for September 13 -
September 26, 2019 - $3,509,954.75
COUNCIL MEMO #585-19
F. COUNCIL MEMO #586-19: Regular Payroll for September 27 -
October 10, 2019 - $3,537,052.24
COUNCIL MEMO #586-19
G. COUNCIL MEMO #587-19: Position Vacancies
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
COUNCIL MEMO #587-19
H. COUNCIL MEMO #588-19: Renewal of Group Health, Dental,
Vision and Life Insurance Programs
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
COUNCIL MEMO #588-19
I. COUNCIL MEMO #589-19: 2020 Roadway Reconstruction
Program
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
COUNCIL MEMO #589-19
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
VIII. LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
A. COUNCIL MEMO #591-19: Application for Drive Thru Permit for a Chick-
Fil-A Restaurant at 2705 Plainfield Road
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
COUNCIL MEMO #591-19
B. COUNCIL MEMO 592#-19: Amendment to the Drive Thru Permit for a
Dunkin’ Restaurant at 4702 Caton Farm Road
City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the amendment to allow additional stacking in the drive thru.
COUNCIL MEMO #592-19
IX. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
None
X. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
A. ORDINANCES:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #594-19: Ordinance Approving an Increase in
Parking Rates for the Parking Fund
COUNCIL MEMO #594-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the enterprise parking fund, lack of maintenance to the parking lots/decks, structural assessment, maintenance cost estimates, additional sources of funding/subsidizing the parking fund, and fees charged by surrounding communities. Additional discussions were held regarding privatizing the parking.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #595-19: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow the Installation of an Electric Security Fence as an Accessory Use for the Existing Business, Located at 251 Republic Avenue
COUNCIL MEMO #595-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
3. COUNCIL MEMO #596-19: Ordinance and Resolution Associated
with NorthPoint Development:
COUNCIL MEMO #596-19
NorthPoint Presentation
a. Ordinance Approving a Reclassification of 103 Acres
Located on the South Side of Breen Road, One-Half Mile East of Rowell Avenue from R-1B (Single-Family Residential) and R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning (Z-3-19)
Plat of Zoning - Breen and Ridge
b. Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for Breen
Road, East of Rowell Avenue (M-2-19)
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
Development Agreement - Compass Business Park North
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Tom Osterberger, attorney for petitioner, introduced members of NorthPoint in attendance at the meeting and briefly discussed the history of the proposed property and surrounding parcels.
Tom George gave a presentation on the proposed NorthPoint development.
A brief discussion was held regarding possible warehouse tenants, road widening, flood plain/water detention, transfer of property ownership to the forest preserve district if they are interested, establishment of a committee and regular reporting to council of any complaints, interest of developer to establish an enterprise zone, and time frame of development of 103 acres.
4. COUNCIL MEMO #597-19: Ordinances Associated with Adult-Use
Cannabis:
COUNCIL MEMO #597-19
a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 47-12.2A and
Section 47-13.2A of the City of Joliet Zoning Ordinance (Adding Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization as a Special Use in the B-2 Central Business Districts and as a Special Use in the B-3 General Business Districts) (ZO-1-19)
b. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to Section 47-14.2A of the
City of Joliet Zoning Ordinance (Adding Adult-Use Cannabis Dispensing Organization, Adult-Use Cannabis Cultivation Center, Adult-Use Cannabis Craft Grower, Adult-Use
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
Cannabis Processing Organization or Processor, Adult-Use Cannabis Infuser Organization or Infuser, and Adult-Use Cannabis Transporting Organization or Transporter as Special Uses in all Industrial Zoning Districts) (ZO-2-19)
c. Zoning Ordinance Amendment to the City of Joliet Zoning
Ordinance to Add Section 47-15I (Regarding Adult Use Cannabis) (ZO-3-19)
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Kendall Jackson, Director of Community Development, explained staff's review of adult-use cannabis establishments authorized by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act and the proposed zoning districts and setbacks for these establishments. A brief discussion was held regarding the number of permitted establishments and setting policy for approving areas for these establishments throughout the city.
B. RESOLUTIONS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #599-19: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Second Amendment to Joliet Union Station Lease Agreement with MyGrain Brewing Company, LLC
COUNCIL MEMO #599-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
Councilman Hug left the Council Chambers at approximately 7:32 p.m.
Councilman Hug re-entered the Council Chambers at approximately 7:33 p.m.
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
2. COUNCIL MEMO #600-19: Resolution Accepting a Permanent Easement for 30-07-24-200-007 Commonly Known as 16935 New Lenox Road
COUNCIL MEMO #600-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
3. COUNCIL MEMO #601-19: Resolution Accepting a Permanent Easement for Pins 30-07-24-200-016 and 30-07-24-106-005 Commonly Known as 1928 New Lenox Road
COUNCIL MEMO #601-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
4. COUNCIL MEMO #602-19: Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County Department of Transportation for the Briggs Street (Washington Street – Interstate 80) Reconstruction Project – MFT Sect. No. 19-00523-00-FP
COUNCIL MEMO #602-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
5. COUNCIL MEMO #603-19: Resolution Appropriating Funds Associated with an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Will County Department of Transportation for the Briggs Street (Washington Street – Interstate 80) Reconstruction Project – MFT Sect. No. 19-00523-00-FP
COUNCIL MEMO #603-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
6. COUNCIL MEMO #604-19: Resolution Appropriating Funds for the Smith Avenue (Center Street – Broadway Street) Roadway Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 18-00512-00-FP
COUNCIL MEMO #604-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
7. COUNCIL MEMO #605-19: Resolution Approving the Second Amendment to the State Capital Grant Agreement Between the State of Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Intermodal Project Implementation and the City of Joliet
COUNCIL MEMO #605-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
8. COUNCIL MEMO #606-19: Resolution Accepting a Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity – Tourism Marketing Partnership Program
COUNCIL MEMO #606-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
9. COUNCIL MEMO #607-19: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a First Amended and Restated Development Agreement Between Thorntons LLC, the Will County Historical Society and the City of Joliet (Casseday House)
COUNCIL MEMO #607-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
Corporation Counsel Marty Shanahan explained the execution of the first Amended and Restated Development Agreement Between Thorntons LLC, the Will County Historical Society and the City of Joliet (Casseday House).
XI. BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
A. AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #609-19: Request Authorization to Purchase
Public Safety Vehicles
COUNCIL MEMO #609-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
B. AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
1. COUNCIL MEMO #611-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Cleaning and Televising Program
COUNCIL MEMO #611-19
2. COUNCIL MEMO #612-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 6 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program
COUNCIL MEMO #612-19
3. COUNCIL MEMO #613-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 9 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2017 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
COUNCIL MEMO #613-19
4. COUNCIL MEMO #614-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2019 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program
COUNCIL MEMO #614-19
5. COUNCIL MEMO #615-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Contract to Rempe – Sharpe for the Downtown Floodplain Levee / Floodwall Design Project – 2019
COUNCIL MEMO #615-19
The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.
A brief discussion was held regarding the possibility of grant funds with the Corp. of Engineers for the construction portion of the project.
6. COUNCIL MEMO #616-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Fairmont Corrosion Control Study
COUNCIL MEMO #616-19
7. COUNCIL MEMO #617-19: Request for Authorization to Execute a Customer Work Agreement and Approve Payment No. 1 to ComEd for the Greywall Club D’Arcy Unit 4 Subdivision Streetlight Improvements Project
COUNCIL MEMO #617-19
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
8. COUNCIL MEMO #618-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment Program Assistance 2019
COUNCIL MEMO #618-19
9. COUNCIL MEMO #619-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 and Payment Request No. 5 for the Smith Avenue (Center Street – Broadway Street) Roadway Improvement Project – 2018 – MFT Sect. No. 18-00512-00-FP
COUNCIL MEMO #619-19
10. COUNCIL MEMO #620-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2019 Water Service Valve Mapping Project Contract 3
COUNCIL MEMO #620-19
11. COUNCIL MEMO #621-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2019 Water Service Valve Mapping Project Contract 4
COUNCIL MEMO #621-19
12. COUNCIL MEMO #622-19: Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Well Rock 2 Reinstallation Project
COUNCIL MEMO #622-19
XII. CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager briefly discussed an action item for Council's approval on tomorrow's agenda - Motion to Receive the 2020 City Manager’s Proposed
It is the policy of Mayor O’Dekirk to vote only in the event that the vote of the city council has resulted in a tie, or where a vote greater than a majority of council members is required in order to adopt an ordinance or resolution.
Budget and Approve the Following Dates for Budget Meetings: November 25 and December 11.
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nancy Bartels spoke regarding Council Memo #596-19.
XIV. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
XV. ADJOURNMENT:
Motion to adjourn was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug.
Motion seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin. Motion carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, Councilman Michael F. Turk.
NAYS: None.
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