Will County Gazette

City of Joliet City Council met June 17.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

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

PRESENTATION:

Joliet Comprehensive Plan - Jim Torri, Planning Director and Jayne Bernhard, Planner

Jayne Bernhard gave a lengthy presentation on the proposed Joliet Comprehensive Plan.

A lengthy discuss was held regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan.

Entryway Landscaping Improvement Project - Greg Ruddy - Director of Public Works and Joe Nordman - Roadways Engineer

Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, gave a brief presentation on the City's entryway landscaping plan.

A brief discussion was held regarding the entryway landscaping.

MAYOR

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:

Phil Soto, Petitioner and Property Owner, spoke regarding Council Memo #304-24: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow a five-unit residence in an R-3 (one & two family residential) zoning district, located at 515 Summit Street (ZBA 2024-19).

A brief discussion was held regarding Council Memo #304-24.

APPOINTMENTS:

MAYOR PRO TEM:

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance

Public Service

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - June 3, 2024

Council Meeting - June 4, 2024

Invoices to be Paid

Award of Contract for the Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP 2024 to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $540,786.10

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Professional Services Agreement for the 2025 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the amount of $95,700.00

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Approve Purchase of a Replacement Pump for the West Park Lift Station from Metropolitan Industries in the amount of $57,470.00

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Purchase of Three (3) F550 Chassis for Roadways for $211,269.00

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Purchase of Three (3) Kenworth Large Dump Trucks from Henderson Products Inc. for $849,201.00

Pre-Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval June 17, 2024 The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Approve Payment of the 2024 Wastewater Discharge Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $152,500.00

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

AGENDA ITEM:

Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements to Lindblad Construction Co. of Joliet Inc. in an amount not to exceed $19,435,945.95

The City Manager stated this item is being pulled from the agenda.

Agreements Associated with the City-wide Comprehensive Plan

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan to Lamar Johnson Collaborative in the Amount of $564,250

Award of Professional Services Agreement for an Economic Analysis to Urban3 in the amount of $138,768.00

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jimmy John’s Restaurant at 7801 Caton Farm Road

7801 Caton Farm Jimmy Johns Drive Thru Request

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Amending the 2024 City of Joliet Annual Budget for the Entryway Bed Landscaping Improvement Project, the Award of Contracts, and the Purchase of Material

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding the additional funding needed for this project.

Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, Authorize Approval of Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and Other Related Matters

Approver Report

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to allow a five-unit residence in an R-3 (one & two family residential) zoning district, located at 515 Summit Street (ZBA 2024-19)

Attachments: ZBA 2024-19 (515 Summit Street) Staff Report Packet Ordinance Variation of Use for 515 Summit Street (ZBA 2024-19)

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

A brief discussion was held regarding the petitioner discussing the variation of use with the neighborhood groups.

A brief discussion was held regarding Council Memo #303: Ordinance to Establish the Grand Prairie Water Commission, Approve an Intergovernmental Agreement and a Water Supply Agreement, Appoint Representatives to the Commission, Authorize Approval of Bylaws and a Program Management Agreement, and Other Related Matters.

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Junior College Police Department

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funding for the Richmond Street (Fairlane Drive - Sunset Strip) Roadway Improvement Project - 2024 MFT Section No. 24-00565-00-FP

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Resolution Authorizing Approval and Execution of a Real Estate Sales Agreement (Southeast Corner of County Line and Black Roads) and an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Shorewood for the Purchase of Real Property

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an

Intergovernmental Agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and Acceptance of a $75,000 Grant to Fund an Economic Analysis

The City Manager gave a brief overview of this Council Memo.

Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square & Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00

The City Manager stated this item is being pulled from the Agenda.

In response to Councilman Hug's question, Police Chief Evans explained Council Memo #306-24 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Junior College Police Department.

CITY MANAGER:

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

None.

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: 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

ADJOURNMENT: 

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