City of Joliet City Council met July 6.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
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ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda, except for items listed under Public Hearing. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Land Use & Legislative
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes
6-9-20 Minutes
6-15-20 Minutes
6-16-20 Minutes
Regular Payroll for May 22 - June 4, 2020 - $3,700,494.25 353-20
Regular Payroll for June 5 - June 18, 2020 - $3,430,270.35 354-20
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Amending Article V, Sections 47-11.1(C), 47-12.2A and 47-12.2A and 47-13.2A of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Removing “Automobile Service Stations” as a Permitted Use in the B-1 Neighborhood Business District and Adding “Auto Service Stations” as a Special Use in the B-2 and B-3 Districts) (ZO-1-20)
Ordinance Amending the 2020 Budget to Authorize the Purchase of 10 S. Richards Street for $126,000.00
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Appropriating Motor Additional Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvements Contract - MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV in the amount of $256,399.90
Resolution Accepting Dedication of Right-of-Way for the Rock Run Crossings Development
Resolutions Associated with the Centerpoint Business Center I-80 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project
Resolution Approving a Development Agreement between the City of Joliet and Centerpoint Joliet LLC
Resolution Accepting a Public Utility Easement
Resolution Rescinding Resolution 7518, and Implementing Amended Procedures in Order to Comply with Gubernatorial Executive Order 2020-43
Resolution Updating and Amending City Manager Job Description 363-20
Resolutions Associated with the Houbolt Road Extension
Resolution Approving a Bridge and Ground Lease Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC
Resolution Authorizing the Assign ment of the City’s Memorandum of Understanding with CenterPoint to Houbolt Road Extension JV, LLC
BIDS AND CONTRACTS:
AWARD OF CONTRACTS:
Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the Legacy Pointe Subdivision Units 2 & 3 Public Improvements - 2020 to P.T. Ferro Construction Company in the amount of $402,308.41
Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for the 2020 Public Utilities Spoils Hauling to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $225,650.00
Report Request for Authorization to Award a Contract for ESRI Licenses and Services
AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Chicago Street Roadway Improvement - MFT Sect. No. 16-00491-00-PV to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $356,757.90
Report Request for Authorization to Decrease Funds Within PO#20000025, Professional Services Agreement for Hiring Entry-Level Firefighter/ Paramedics and Transfer the Funds to PO#20000026, a Professional Services Agreement for Administering Testing of Fire and Police Promotional Exams and Payment No. 1 and Final for PO# 20000026 to Stanard & Associates
Request for Authorization to Approve Payment for Hazardous Tree Removals due to the Storm of May 23, 2020 to Various Contractors in the amount of $90,422.50
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 9 and Final Payout for the Downtown Storm and Sanitary Improvement Project to D Construction in the amount of ($316,059.61)
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 8 for the 2018 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Michels Corporation in the amount of ($386,441.98)
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 1 for the 2020 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to Performance Pipelining Inc. in the amount of $214,345.70
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 4 for the Rock Run and West Park Interceptor Rehabilitation Project to Visu-Sewer in the amount of $35,000.00
Request for Authorization to Approve Change Order No. 3 for the Belmont Interceptor Replacement Project to Austin Tyler Construction in the amount of $35,950.00
Request for Authorization to Approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Contract for the Downtown Floodplain Levee / Floodwall Design Project - 2019 to Rempe-Sharpe & Associates in the amount of $27,255.00
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.
This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects:
PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)).
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)).
LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)).
PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)).
ADJOURNMENT:
This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their convenience.
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/7/966_A_Pre-Council_Meeting_20-07-06_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
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