City of Joliet City Council met Feb. 20

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By Philip Gonzales

Mar 19, 2024

City of Joliet City Council met Feb. 20.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Father Chris Groh, St. Mary Magdalene, 127 S. Briggs Street

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

Present:

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

ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis.

PRESENTATION:

Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study by Jayne Bernhard, City Planner & Liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission

Jayne Bernhard, City Planner & Liaison to the Historic Preservation Commission, briefly discussed the background of the Certified Local Government matching grant request for the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study, project funding, and next steps.

A brief discussion was held regarding the history of Katherine Dunham and African-American churches.

MAYOR:

Proclamation - Honoring Joe Belman's 100th Birthday

Councilman Guerrero read a Proclamation Honoring Joe Belman's 100th Birthday.

Mr. Belman thanked the Mayor and Council for the recognition of his 100th Birthday.

Mayor D'Arcy highlighted his relationship with Mr. Belman.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Agenda as written.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

Chris Parker, on behalf of the African American Business Association (AABA ), spoke in favor of Council Memo #100-24: Resolutions Associated with the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study.

Kendra, Louise Coleman daughter-in-law, spoke in support of Council Memo #98-24 Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name (Louise Coleman Drive) for S. Joliet Street, Between McDonough Street and Munroe Street.

APPOINTMENTS:

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Communication, Technology & Information Systems

Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the February 7, 2024 CTIS Committee Meeting.

LINK: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5227?view_id=6&redirect=true

Finance

Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the February 20, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting.

LINK: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5241?view_id=6&redirect=true

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the February 20, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting.

LINK: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5240?view_id=6&redirect=true

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council - February 5, 2024

Council - February 6, 2024

Invoices to be Paid

Award of Contract to CDWG for the Annual Renewal of Barracuda Cloud Backup Services in the Amount of $56,280.00

Award of Contract to Martin Whalen for Managed Print Services

Award of Contract to Granicus for GovQA FOIA Software in the Amount of $27,747.68

Award of Contract to Lenovo for 2024 PC Lifecycle Program in the amount of $77,716.00

Award of Contract for Professional Engineering Services for the Design of the Pilcher Park (Highland Avenue) Culvert to Willett Hofmann & Associates in the amount of $45,721.00

City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final February 20, 2024

Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Sanitary Sewer Investigations and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $494,526.00

Professional Services Agreement for the 2024 Annual

Service Agreement for Sewer System Monitoring to Xylem Vue Inc. in the amount of $63,522.00

Magnet Forensics Renewal for Gray Key for the Joliet Police Department Investigations Division

Approve Emergency Repairs to the Well 23D to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the amount of $117,195.00

Amendment No. 1 for the Professional Services Agreement for the Design of Joliet City Square (West of Chicago Street from Van Buren Street to Clinton Street) to Civiltech

Engineering, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $257,345.00

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

AGENDA ITEM:

Award of Contract for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project- MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,592,706.33

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #90-24: Award of Contract for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project- MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $3,592,706.33.

The motion carried by the following vote:

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 480 Houbolt Road

At Councilwoman Ibarra's request, the applicant spoke regarding Starbucks' expansion plan.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #92-24: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Starbucks Restaurant at 480 Houbolt Road.

The motion carried by the following vote:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Accepting Grant of Easements for the Hickory Creek East and West Park 2024 Water Main Improvement

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #96-24: Resolution Accepting Grant of Easements for the Hickory Creek East and West Park 2024 Water Main Improvement Projects. (RESOLUTION NO. 7969)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Accepting Grant of Easement for the Parkview North 2024 Water Main Improvement Project

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #97-24: Resolution Accepting Grant of Easement for the Parkview North 2024 Water Main Improvement Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 7970)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name (Louise Coleman Drive) for S. Joliet Street, Between McDonough Street and Munroe Street

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #98-24: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name (Louise Coleman Drive) for S. Joliet Street, Between McDonough Street and Munroe Street. (RESOLUTION NO. 7971)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution to Accept and Implement a Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity under Public Act 103-0006

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #99-24: Resolution to Accept and Implement a Grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity under Public Act 103-0006. (RESOLUTION NO. 7972)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolutions Associated with the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Township Concerning the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Lockport Township Concerning the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Will County Concerning the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

Councilman Guerrero spoke regarding the redlining map previously discussed and how this needs to be taken into account when making future plans for the City.

Jayne Bernhard explained the framework is being set for this project and then all groups will be contacted.

A brief discussion was held regarding the whereabouts of Katherine Dunham's statue.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by

Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #100-24: Resolutions Associated with the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

(RESOLUTION NO. 7973)

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Township Concerning the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

(RESOLUTION NO. 7974)

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Lockport Township Concerning the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

(RESOLUTION NO. 7975)

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Will County Concerning the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study.

(RESOLUTION NO. 7976)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-02-WR in the amount of $3,592,706.33

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #101-24: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Theodore Street (FAU400) Widen and Resurface Project - MFT Sect. No. 18-00515-02-WR in the amount of $3,592,706.33. (RESOLUTION NO. 7977)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property (12550 Bell Road)

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #102-24: Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate Sales Agreement for the Purchase of Real Property (12550 Bell Road). (RESOLUTION NO. 7978)

The motion carried by the following vote:

CITY MANAGER: No comments were made.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Jim Lanham spoke regarding predators and asked that the City of Joliet be declared a non-sanctuary city. He also requested the release of an inspector general report.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Reardon congratulated Joe Belman and the Louise Coleman family.

Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the Joliet West Girls' Bowling Team on winning the State Championship, Joe Belman's birthday, and an event honoring the volunteers at Bicentennial Park.

Councilman Mudron highlighted Joliet area wrestlers and Dillon Johnson's championship.

Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted the upcoming gala for the Casseday House, Mr. Belman's birthday, and the honorary street naming for Louise Coleman.

Councilman Hug congratulated the Coleman family and Joe Belman.

Mayor D'Arcy congratulated the Coleman family and Joe Belman.

CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, 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:

ADJOURNMENT:

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