City of Joliet City Council met Aug. 6

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By Philip Gonzales

Sep 7, 2024

City of Joliet City Council met Aug. 6.

Here are the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Pastor Steffan Allen, Greater Bible Way Temple, 1214 Brown Avenue

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 Todd Lenzie.

MAYOR:

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve the Agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Remove Council Memo #369-24: Purchase of License Plate Recognition Equipment from Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc in the amount of $56,738.26 from Consent Agenda and vote on it separately; 2) Remove Council Memo #377-24: Resolution Authorizing a Grant Program Agreement Between the State of Illinois (“State”) and the City of Joliet (“Joliet”) to Provide Transportation and Counseling Services for Seniors from the Agenda and bring back at a later date; and 3) Remove Council Memo #380-24: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pace Regarding Transit Shelters from the Agenda and bring back at a later date.

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:

Resident spoke regarding traffic on Millsdale Road.

APPOINTMENTS:

Appointment to the Board of Fire and Police

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint Natalie Coleman to replace Jeanene Jackson on the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to appoint Debbie Radakovich to replace Vincent Alessio on the Zoning Board of Appeals.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

Appointment to Plan Commission

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint Debbie Radakovich to replace Jason Heath on the Plan Commission.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Recused: Councilwoman Sherri Reardon

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Land Use & Economic Development

Councilman Cardenas gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the July 24, 2024 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting.

Public Safety

Councilman Clement gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the August 6, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

Councilwoman Ibarra briefly discussed the possibility of signage for trucks on non-truck routes.

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the August 5, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting.

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - July 15, 2024

Council Meeting - July 16, 2024

Invoices to be Paid

Award of Contract for the 2024 Hickory - Spring Creek Cleaning Project to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating in the amount of $149,900.00

Award of Contract for the South Center Street Manhole Repair Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the amount of $42,000.00

Award of Contract for the 2024 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control Corporation in the amount of $202,580.00

Award of Contract for the 2024 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 2 to Mobotrex, Inc. in the amount of $74,632.00

Award of Contract for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Far West Joliet to D Construction Inc. in the amount of $377,374.77

Award Contract for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project- Central Joliet to D Construction, Inc. in the amount of $303,750.00

Award of Contract for the 2024 Public Utilities Spoils Hauling Contract to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the amount of $338,800.00

Award of Professional Services Agreement for Engineering Design Services for the Fairmont Water and Sanitary Sewer Extension Project to V3 Companies in the amount of $76,765.00

Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP in the amount of $473,852.00

Change Order No. 3 for the Sidewalk Vault Improvements - 102 N. Chicago Street, 175 N. Chicago Street, 2 Clinton Street to Lindblad Const Co of Joliet Inc. reducing the amount by ($145,019.40) and Payment No. 5 and Final in the amount of $167,007.18

Payment of First Due Invoice for Web Based Fire Inspection Services in the amount of $30,333.50

Consent Agenda Items Approved

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

The motion carried by the following vote:

Purchase of License Plate Recognition Equipment from Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc in the amount of $56,738.26

Councilman Cardenas briefly discussed this item being very beneficial to the downtown businesses during the construction and into the future. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #369-24: Purchase of License Plate Recognition Equipment from Minuteman Security Technologies, Inc in the amount of $56,738.26.

The motion carried by the following vote:

LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:

PUBLIC HEARINGS:

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck and Trailer Repair Facility, Located at 804 E. Cass Street

City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final August 6, 2024 (ZBA 2024-28)

A brief discussion was held regarding the District this business operates in and the support of the District Councilperson.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #373-24: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Truck and Trailer Repair Facility, Located at 804 E. Cass Street (ZBA 2024-28). (ORDINANCE NO. 18672)

The motion carried by the following vote:

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Regarding Reimbursement of Overtime Salary Costs

A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #376-24: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Regarding Reimbursement of Overtime Salary Costs. (RESOLUTION NO. 8046)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Authorizing a Grant Program Agreement Between the State of Illinois (“State”) and the City of Joliet (“Joliet”) to Provide Transportation and Counseling Services for Seniors

The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. COUNCIL MEMO #377-24 was removed from the Agenda.

Resolution Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program Agreement Between the State of Illinois (“State”) and the City of Joliet (“Joliet”)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #378-24: Resolution Authorizing a FOID Enforcement Grant Program Agreement Between the State of Illinois (“State”) and the City of Joliet (“Joliet”). (RESOLUTION NO. 8047)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Requesting Authorization to Accept a Grant to Assist Joliet’s Tobacco Enforcement Program

A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #379-24: Resolution Requesting Authorization to Accept a Grant to Assist Joliet’s Tobacco Enforcement Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 8048)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with Pace Regarding Transit Shelters

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

COUNCIL MEMO #380-24 was removed from the Agenda.

Resolution Approving the Subrecipient Award Agreement between Will County and City of Joliet for the Fairmont Water and Sewer Extension Project

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #381-24: Resolution Approving the Subrecipient Award Agreement between Will County and City of Joliet for the Fairmont Water and Sewer Extension Project. (RESOLUTION NO. 8049)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Sales-Tax Sharing Agreement with World Automotive

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #382-24: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Sales-Tax Sharing Agreement with World Automotive. (RESOLUTION NO. 8050)

The motion carried by the following vote:

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

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager gave a brief update on the continued storm clean-up efforts. She welcomed new City employees City Clerk-Lauren Staley Ferry, Community Development Director-Dustin Anderson, and Interim Corporation Counsel-Todd Lenzie.

The City Manager highlighted the Guns and Hoses fundraiser, hiring and swearing-in of 10 new police officers, dedication ceremony for the late Larry M. Walsh, Sr. at the Gateway Transportation Center, and City Center Partnership Kidz Fest.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Ron Romero gave a brief update on the storm damage to the Illinois Rock & Roll Museum on Route 66.

Cordelia Nunn spoke regarding needed repairs to her property.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilwoman Reardon highlighted New Orleans North event and Blues Brothers Con event at the Old Joliet Prison.

Councilwoman Quillman spoke regarding hazardous parking on Western Avenue between Center Street and Nicolson Street.

Councilman Mudron highlighted the swearing in of 10 new police officers. He thanked Public Works Department staff for their hard work clearing storm damage.

Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted a food drive at Prayer Tower Ministry, Joliet Park District backpack school supplies distribution, Joliet Unity Movement Annual 815 Day, and a Touch of Soul restaurant. She thanked everyone for their help during her power outage and being sick. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked Greg Ruddy and the Public Works, Police, and Fire Departments for their response to the storm damage. She also thanked Victory City Church, Red Cross, and Northern Food Bank for their response as well.

Councilwoman Ibarra addressed the traffic on Millsdale Road. She asked if someone from City staff could reach out to Cordelia Nunn. Councilwoman Ibarra wished her dad the best with his upcoming surgery.

Councilman Hug requested the Interim Corporation Counsel look into the possibility of mobile red light cameras.

Councilman Guerrero highlighted the 815 Unity Day. He highlighted the community coming together due to several weather issues.

In response to Councilman Guerrero's question, the City Manager explained the staff in the Business License Department identified the business located at 804 E. Cass Street was operating without a Special Use Permit.

Councilman Clement also requested City staff reach out to Cordeila Nunn regarding her property. He also thanked City employees working on storm clean-up. He briefly discussed the downtown bridges delaying traffic.

Councilman Cardenas highlighted Joliet Fire Department's free AED and CPR classes. He also thanked everyone for their efforts during the storms and food distribution.

Mayor D'Arcy thanked all first responders. He highlighted the City Square sculpture voting, Habitat for Humanity home dedication, release of inmates and how the City can help them migrate into the community, ShareFest food give away, swearing in of 10 new police officers, Pace Bus Center honoring Larry Walsh, Kidz Fest, and wished Larry Crawford a Happy Birthday.

ADJOURNMENT:

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

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