City of Joliet City Council met Oct. 4.
Here are the minutes provided by the council:
INVOCATION:
Councilman Hug gave the invocation.
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Councilwoman Gavin attended the meeting remotely.
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:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Councilman Guerrero requested Council Memo #507-22: Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act be removed from the Agenda.
A brief discussion was held on the removal request of Council Memo #507-22 from the Agenda.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #507-22: Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act from the Agenda.
The motion failed by the following vote:
Aye: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Terry Morris
Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the Agenda as written.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Terry Morris
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
Quinn Adamowski spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 15, Section 8-152, Rental Registration Certificate Required Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Rental Inspection Ordinance to Include Single Family Rentals).
Jim Lanham spoke in favor of Council Memo #507-22: Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act.
Donna Russell spoke regarding Council Memo #507-22.
Amanda Burns spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Diane Harris spoke in favor of Council Memo #507-22.
Nora Gruenberg spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Glenn Martin spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Marc Wallace spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Yulandia Knight spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Tycee Bell spoke regarding Council Memo #507-22.
Tera Jones spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Whitney Crudup spoke in opposition of Council Memo #504-22.
Gretchen Fritz spoke in favor of Council Memo #507-22.
Jerry Hervey spoke regarding Council Memos #504-22 and #507-22.
Kathy Spieler spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22.
Mary Beth Gannon spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22.
Karl Ferrell spoke in opposition of Council Memo #507-22.
Mr. Falaq spoke in opposition of Council Memo #507-22.
Larry Ellis spoke regarding Council Memo #503-22: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Portions of McKinley Avenue, Edward Street, and Lawton Avenue and Adjacent Alleys (V-3-22).
Karen Ward spoke in favor of Council Memo #504-22.
The City Manager addressed Council Memo #504-22.
APPOINTMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to reappoint Tony Arellano, Steven Voight, Billi Jo Adams, Sherry Voight, Pam Heavens, Kim Hudgens, and Gary Jones to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Larry Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Janice Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
APPOINTMENTS:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to appoint Kevin Huckfeldt to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities.
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
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Legislative
Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Friday, September 23, 2022 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4529? view_id=6&redirect=true&h=1e523d21bda6af2cf78f87204ec628cf
Public Safety
Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, October 4, 2022 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Fire Chief Carey discussed a possible grant for community outreach as part of the Fire Department's Community Risk Reduction Program. He also discussed training the department will provide to businesses that have or are willing to invest in AEDs to save more lives.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/4555?view_id=6&redirect=true&h=da7d0a7f52abda485c8252e3934416f9
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - September 19, 2022
Council Meeting - September 20, 2022
Award of Contract for the Purchase of Ammonia Analyzers for the Westside and Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment
Plants to Gasvoda & Assoc Inc. in the amount of $57,650.00 Attachments: Approver Report
Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Contract for the Design / Permitting / Drafting for the Chicago Street (Jefferson - Webster) Water Main Improvement Project to CivilTech Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $82,972.10
Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $158,006.61 and Final Payout in the amount of $258,103.36 for the Essington Road and W Jefferson Street Interceptor Sewer Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Clement, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items.
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
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Portions of McKinley Avenue, Edward Street, and Lawton Avenue and Adjacent Alleys (V-3-22)
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #503-22: Ordinance Approving a Vacation of Portions of McKinley Avenue, Edward Street, and Lawton Avenue and Adjacent Alleys (V-3-22). (ORDINANCE NO. 18410)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Larry Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Janice Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 15, Section 8-152, Rental Registration Certificate Required Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Rental Inspection Ordinance to Include Single Family Rentals)
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #504-22: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Article I, Division 15, Section 8-152, Rental Registration Certificate Required Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Amending Rental Inspection Ordinance to Include Single Family Rentals). (ORDINANCE NO. 18411)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron and Janice Quillman
Nay: Larry Hug
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2022 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #506-22: Resolution Requesting Authorization to enter into a Regular 2022 Justice Assistance Grant Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet and Will County. (RESOLUTION NO. 7807)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Joseph Clement, Bettye J Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Larry Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Janice Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act
A lengthy discussion was held regarding the proposed Resolution.
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #507-22: Resolution Supporting Continued Efforts to Resolve Public Safety Concerns with the Safe-T Act. (RESOLUTION NO. 7808)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Terry Morris
Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk
CITY MANAGER:
No comments were made.
NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation): No comments were made.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Patricia Meade, Emily Anderson, and Beth Hannah, nursing staff at Ascension Hospital, addressed the Council concerning the elimination of beds, services, patient care, and staff education at the City's only hospital.
Jim Lanham thanked the Council for their vote on Council Memo #507-22. Scott Greene thanked the Mayor and Council for taking a stand against the Safe-T Act. Robin Anderson addressed the Council concerning Fentanyl overdoses. Amber Norris spoke concerning crime at Riverwalk Homes formerly Evergreen Terrace.
Karl Ferrell spoke regarding the Safet-T Act, leadership of the Council, and actions of the Joliet Police Department.
Doug Kasper, Maria Rosas, and members of the Non-Violent City Project shared their mission and vision statements.
Jerry Hervey spoke on political campaigns.
Elizabeth Ruiz spoke regarding performers coming to the Forge venue.
Andrew Chemers thanked the Council for voting in favor of Council Memo #507-22.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Clement highlighted the Joliet Park District Inwood Hole #2 Project. Councilwoman Gavin thanked all the food pantries for making food available. She also discussed a program to connect with the homeless being utilized by the Nashville, Tennessee Police Department.
Councilman Guerrero briefly discussed the Council's debate this evening.
Councilman Mudron highlighted the Library's Grand Re-Opening and the Exchange Club of Joliet luncheon honoring the 2022 Firefighter(s) of the Year.
Councilwoman Quillman also highlighted the Exchange Club of Joliet luncheon. She asked everyone continue to pray for Fire Chaplin Brother Ed Arambasich. She thanked her colleagues for their support on the single family rental agenda item. Councilwoman Quillman concurred with Councilman Guerrero that Council will not always agree.
Councilwoman Reardon expressed her thoughts and prayers to those affected by Florida hurricane Ian.
Mayor O'Dekirk highlighted a Police Department Press Conference on their PPP Loan Investigation, Walk to End Alzheimer's, Grand Re-Opening of the Library, Tunes and Brews Festival, swearing in of 2 new firefighter, Brats Bourbon and Brews, invitation to JJC class by Professor JB Divietro, Panic at the Plaza, St. John's Church support for boxer Jojo Awinongya, Slovenian Grape Harvest Fest, tour of 1314 Elizabeth and the healthy debate during this evening's meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adjourn.
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
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