City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella

Dec 14, 2022

City of Joliet City Council met Sept. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Father Aleksandar Bugarin, St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 300 Stryker Avenue

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

ALSO PRESENT: City Manager James V. Capparelli and Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano.

MAYOR:

Proclamations Recognizing Neighborhood Hero Award Winners

Jayne Bernard, City Planner and President of Project Acclaim, briefly explained the Neighborhood Hero program and Project Acclaim.

Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk Recognizing Neighborhood Hero Award Winners and honored each household.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #470-22: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Joliet Area Historical Museum from the Agenda.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

Les Cheney spoke in support of Council Memo #459-22: Ordinances Associated with the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision.

Betsy Satcher spoke in opposition of Council Memo #459-22.

Nora Gruenberg spoke in opposition of Council Memo #465-22 Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article XIV, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Sections 28-255, 28-258, and 28-261, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.

Sarah Bordeaux spoke in opposition of Council Memo #459-22.

Mary White spoke in opposition of Council Memo #459-22.

Julia Alexander spoke regarding concerns around the area in which she lives. Boisie Walker spoke in opposition of Council Memo #459-22.

Garland Mayes spoke regarding Council Memo #459-22 and the need for affordable housing.

Mayor O'Dekirk addressed previous discussions concerning Council Memo #459-22 and affordable housing.

Laura Sperstad spoke in opposition of Council Memo #459-22.

Citizen spoke in opposition of Council Memo #459-22.

APPOINTMENTS:

Appointment to the Joliet Committee and Commissions

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint Sarah Palya to the Arts Commission. The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

A brief discussion was held concerning the State Safety Act and Home Rule powers.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4470?view_id=6&redirect=true&h=00d2466db2e861a39b477d2367d8aec6

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, September 6, 2022 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4469?view_id=6&redirect=true&h=e82709bc815db05b8833ceec74058d65

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - August 15, 2022

Council Meeting - August 16, 2022

Receipt of the 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)

Award of Contract for the 2022 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order to Traffic Control Corp, in the amount of $178,073.00

Award of Contract for the 2022 Electrical Materials Purchase Order to Graybar Electric Co. in the amount of $106,586.50

Award of Contract for the Salt Dome Retrofits to Bulk Storage Inc. in the Amount of $259,033.00

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Water System Rehabilitation Program to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the amount of $742,300.00

Professional Services Agreement for the 2023 Lift Station Rehabilitation Program to Donohue & Associates Inc. in the amount of $89,900.00

Amendment No. 1 to the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR to V3 Companies, in an amount not to exceed $79,417.00

Change Order No. 1 for the Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant No. 2 and No. 3 Sludge Storage Tank Repairs Project to Cady Inc. in the amount of $8,700.00

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to remove COUNCIL MEMO #451-22: Request to Add Two Co-Managing Underwriters for the City of Joliet, Illinois General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Rock Run Crossings) from Consent Agenda and vote on it separately.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Consent Agenda Items Approved

A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Quillman, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items with Council Memo #451-22 being voted on separately.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Request to Add Two Co-Managing Underwriters for the City of Joliet, Illinois General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Rock Run Crossings)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #451-22: Request to Add Two Co-Managing Underwriters for the City of Joliet, Illinois General Obligation Bonds, Series 2022 (Rock Run Crossings).

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Quillman Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

AGENDA ITEM:

Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program to Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of $61,783,972.00

In response to Councilman Guerrero's question, Allison Swisher, Director of Public Utilities, briefly explained the agreement, scope of work for Amendment No. 3, and final design.

A brief discussion was held concerning the overall budget for engineering and development costs for the Alternative Water Source Program.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve Council Memo #453-22: Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Alternative Water Source Program to Stantec Consulting Services Inc. in the amount of $61,783,972.00.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Joliet Police and Fire Departments Radio Purchase in the amount of $5,229,308.68

A brief discussion was held regarding the use of COVID funds for this purchase.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #454-22: Joliet Police and Fire Departments Radio Purchase in the amount of $5,229,308.68.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Creating Sections Regarding Pedestrians)

A brief discussion was held regarding this item which addresses the panhandling on various city streets.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #456-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article III, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Creating Sections Regarding Pedestrians). (ORDINANCE NO. 18393)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Creating Chapter 18, Licenses and Business Regulations, Article III, Section 18-50, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Sweepstakes Machines Prohibited)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adjourn COUNCIL MEMO #457-22: Ordinance Creating Chapter 18, Licenses and Business Regulations, Article III, Section 18-50, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Sweepstakes Machines Prohibited). (ORDINANCE NO. 18394)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article III, Section 4-30, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing Package Sales to Commence at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #458-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 4, Article III, Section 4-30, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Allowing Package Sales to Commence at 6:00 a.m. on Sunday). (ORDINANCE NO. 18395)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinances Associated with the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision.

Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 25 Acres on Part of 1101 Mills road from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning. (Z-6-22)

Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision. (P-6-22)

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision Unit 1. (FP-5-22)

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision Unit 1. (RP-7-22)

A brief discussion was held concerning the proposed project.

Tom Osterberger, attorney for petitioner, briefly addressed the objections and discussed the City code for this parcel.

Ryan Hill, owner, briefly described the proposed use for the property.

A brief discussion was held regarding the restrictions the reclassification puts on the petition .

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #459-22: Ordinances Associated with the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision.

Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 25 Acres on Part of 1101 Mills road from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning. (Z-6-22)

(ORDINANCE NO. 18396)

Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision. (P-6-22)

(ORDINANCE NO. 18397)

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision Unit 1. (FP-5-22)

(ORDINANCE NO. 18398)

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of the Kingsmen Industrial Park Subdivision Unit 1. (RP-7-22).

(ORDINANCE NO. 18399)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Quillman

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automobile Dealership in a B-3 (General Business) Zoning District, Located at 3301 Essington Road (Petition 2022-39)

A brief discussion was held regarding the changes that were made to the Special Use Permit.

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #460-22: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow an Automobile Dealership in a B-3 (General Business) Zoning District, Located at 3301 Essington Road (Petition 2022-39). (ORDINANCE NO. 18400)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and The Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #461-22: Ordinance Approving the First Amendment to the Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study and The Redevelopment Plan and Project for the Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area. (ORDINANCE NO. 18401)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Adding the Expansion Area to The Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #462-22: Ordinance Adding the Expansion Area to The Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area. (ORDINANCE NO. 18402)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area as Amended and Expanded

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #463-22: Ordinance Adopting Tax Increment Financing for the Rock Run Crossings Redevelopment Project Area as Amended and Expanded. (ORDINANCE NO. 18403)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Adopting Amendment No. 3 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #464-22: Ordinance Adopting Amendment No. 3 to the City Center Tax Increment Financing Redevelopment Plan and Project. (ORDINANCE NO. 18404)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article XIV, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Sections 28-255, 28-258, and 28-261, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances

A lengthy discussion was held concerning the the City's current lien process and the proposed changes to Chapter 28, Article XIV, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Sections 28-255, 28-258, and 28-261, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #465-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 28, Article XIV, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Sections 28-255, 28-258, and 28-261, Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (Motion Failed)

The motion failed by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Terry Morris

Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Amendment No. 1 to the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project - Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR to V3 Companies in the amount of $79,417.00

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #467-22: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Amendment No. 1 to the Phase II Professional Engineering Services for the Theodore Street Widening Improvements Project -

Project 1A (Drauden Road - Wesmere Parkway) - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-00-WR to V3 Companies in the amount of $79,417.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 7799)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Adopting an Amendment to CDBG Agreement; Senior Services of Will County

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #469-22: Resolution Adopting an Amendment to CDBG Agreement; Senior Services of Will County. (RESOLUTION NO. 7800).

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement with the Joliet Area Historical Museum

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

CITY MANAGER:

There were no comments made.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Councilwoman Quillman requested a review of the safety act adopted by the State of Illinois.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Garland Mayes spoke regarding fair government and his passion for people. Seth Norcross spoke regarding an upcoming event at Bicentennial Park. Carl Ferral spoke regarding the Citizen's Review Board and the State's Safety Act. Ethan Harris spoke regarding an upcoming event at Bicentennial Park. Louise Jackson spoke regarding an upcoming event at Bicentennial Park. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding weeds along Vetter Road and drag racing.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Guerrero expressed his support of the upcoming Bicentennial Park event. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the upcoming Cathedral house walk.

Councilwoman Reardon thanked everyone involved in the success of the Blues Brother's event at the prison.

Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted the Water Commission meeting, ribbon cutting for Castle Law, and the first pitch at the Slammer's game. He concurred with Councilwoman Reardon concerning the Blues Brother's event at the prison. He congratulated Chief Blaskey on his retirement and congratulated Jeff Carey on his appointment to Fire Chief. He also highlighted the new downtown restaurant Mousa Tapas Bar.

CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, 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:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

ADJOURNMENT:

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