City of Joliet City Council Met October 20

By Michael Abella

Nov 21, 2020

City of Joliet City Council met Oct. 20.

Here is the minutes provided by the council:

INVOCATION:

Br. Ed Arambasich - St. John's the Baptist Catholic Church

PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:

ROLL CALL:

Present: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk, Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager James D. Hock, Corporation Counsel Sabrina Spano

MAYOR:

Proclaiming October 23-31, 2020 as Red Ribbon Week

Councilwoman Reardon read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk Proclaiming October 23-31, 2020 as Red Ribbon Week.

Proclaiming October 24, 2020 as United Nations Day

Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor O'Dekirk Proclaiming October 24, 2020 as United Nations Day.

Appointments

A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to appoint Roberto Perez to the Plan Commission replacing Mark Micetich.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Terry Morris, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, and Councilman Michael F. Turk

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

APPROVAL OF AGENDA:

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to approve the agenda as written with the following changes: 1) Remove Council Memo #549-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances and 2) Remove Council Memo #557-20: Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Review of Requests to Modify Access Restrictions on a Public Alley in the City of Joliet.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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.

Erin Gallagher spoke regarding Council Memo #546-20 Ordinances Associated with Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision, Ordinance Reapproving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision (P-9-20), Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-4-20), Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-7-20).

COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Finance

Councilman Turk gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Finance Committee Meeting and the Director of Public Works Allison Swisher spoke regarding the evaluation and future workshops to further discuss.

The Mayor expressed his gratitude for inviting representatives to the future workshops. A brief discussion was held regarding the Rialto Square Theatre.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3612?view_id=2&redirect=true

Land Use and Legislative

Councilman Morris gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, October 8, 2020 Land Use and Legislative Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3595?view_id=2&redirect=true

Public Safety

Councilwoman Quillman gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, October 20, 2020 Public Safety Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3619?view_id=2&redirect=true

Public Service

Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, October 19, 2020 Public Service Committee Meeting.

Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/3605?view_id=2&redirect=true

CONSENT AGENDA:

Approval of the Minutes:

Pre-Council Meeting - October 5, 2020

Council Meeting - October 6, 2020

Invoices Paid Report

Position Vacancies 541-20 Attachments: Approver Report

City of Joliet Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds Program 542-20

Council Memos Approved

City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval October 20, 2020

A motion was made by Councilwoman Gavin, seconded by Councilman Dickinson, to concur in the recommendations of the City Manager. The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

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.

Public Hearing Regarding Proposed Rock Run Crossing Redevelopment Project Area Tax Increment Financing District Eligibility Study And Redevelopment Plan And Project

The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time.

Mayor O’Dekirk opened the Public Hearing and asked if there were any comments.

No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing.

The City Clerk stated there was no other action necessary on this item this evening.

ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:

ORDINANCES:

Ordinances Associated with Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision

Ordinance Reapproving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision (P-9-20)

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-4-20)

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-7-20)

Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed a safety concern at the VA Hospital in which the City Manager indicated staff would look into the issue.

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by

Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #546-20: Ordinances Associated with Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision

Ordinance Reapproving the Revised Preliminary Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision (P-9-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18120)

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (FP-4-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18121)

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Silver Cross Hospital II Subdivision Unit 2 (RP-7-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18122)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinances Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Clarius Park Subdivision Phase 2 (FP-5-20)

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Clarius Park Subdivision Phase 2 (RP-9-20)

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #547-20: Ordinances Associated with Clarius Park Subdivision

Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Clarius Park Subdivision Phase 2 (FP-5-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18123)

Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Clarius Park Subdivision Phase 2 (RP-9-20) (ORDINANCE NO. 18124)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR

A motion was made by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #548-20: Ordinance Accepting Easements Associated with the Garnsey Avenue Over Spring Creek Bridge Improvement Project - MFT Sect. No. 11-00443-00-BR. (ORDINANCE NO. 18125)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 8 Division 15, Rental Dwelling Registration Certificate and Systematic Inspection of Rental Housing, Sections 8-152 and 8-153.7.1 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances

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

Ordinance Designating 575 East Jackson Street as a Local Historic Landmark (PETITION L-2-2020)

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #550-20: Ordinance Designating 575 East Jackson Street as a Local Historic Landmark (PETITION L-2-2020). (ORDINANCE NO. 18126)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article 1, Sections 18-20 and Establishing Article 22, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #551-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 18, Article 1, Sections 18-20 and Establishing Article 22, of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18127)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article I, Section 21-5, Disorderly Conduct Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #552-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 21, Article I, Section 21-5, Disorderly Conduct Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18128)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article I, Division I, Section 19-1, Adoption of the Illinois Vehicle Code Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilman Don "Duck" Dickinson, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #553-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article I, Division I, Section 19-1, Adoption of the Illinois Vehicle Code Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18129)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article XIII, Division 2, Section 2-440 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances

A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #554-20: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article XIII, Division 2, Section 2-440 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18130)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

RESOLUTIONS:

Resolution in Support of the Illinois Transportation

Enhancement Program for the Chicago Street Streetscape Improvements

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #556-20: Resolution in Support of the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for the Chicago Street Streetscape Improvements. RESOLUTION NO. 7588)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

Resolution Adopting a Policy for the Review of Requests to Modify Access Restrictions on a Public Alley in the City of Joliet

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

Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the Department of the Army and the City of Joliet for the Joliet Levee Section 205 Feasibility Study

A motion was made by Councilman Michael F. Turk, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #558-20: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement Between the Department of the Army and the City of Joliet for the Joliet Levee Section 205 Feasibility Study. (RESOLUTION NO. 7589)

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

BIDS AND CONTRACTS:

AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

Award of Contract for the 2020 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - Contract No. 2538-1020 to J&J Newell Concrete Contractors Inc. in the amount of $200,797.00

Award a Contract for the Infantry Drive Fence Repair / Replacement Project - 2020 in the amount of $44,800.00 to the Cedar Mill Inc.

Award a Contract for the 2020-2024 Snow Removal for the City of Joliet Commuter and City Center Parking Lots for Group 1 to Snow Systems in the amount of $51,500.00 and for Group 2 to George’s Landscaping in the amount of $52,670.00

Request Authorization to Award Contracts for the Purchase of Motor Fuels, 2021, Bid 2523-1020

Approve Year-One Initial Set-Up and User Services

Agreement for the City of Joliet Customer Portal with Core & Main in the amount of $29,505.00

Council Memos Approved

A motion was made by Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Turk, to approve Council Memos #560-20 through #564-20.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

AMENDMENTS, CHANGE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS:

Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,514.86 and Payment Request No. 1 in the amount of $6,347.86 to Van Mack Electric for the 2020 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract

A motion was made by Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, seconded by Councilman Michael F. Turk, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #566-20: Approve Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $5,514.86 and Payment Request No. 1 in the amount of $6,347.86 to Van Mack Electric for the 2020 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

CITY MANAGER:

The City Manager briefly discussed the Rock Run TIF and the future development bonds and City's resolution of support.

NEW BUSINESS (Not for Final Action or Recommendation):

Mayor O'Dekirk discussed the CARE's Act. He suggested drafting a letter to the County seeking additional funds.

The City Manager stated he will put together information for Council's review.

Mayor O'Dekirk also discussed Governor's Pritzker's current COVID mitigation for Regions 7 and 8.

Mayor O'Dekirk discussed economic development projects underway throughout the City.

Councilman Hug brief discussed that hundreds of thousands of dollars are being invested in Joliet.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page.

Jerry Hervey spoke regarding the reassignment of a police officer, police conduct, and police reform.

Johnathon Marquardt spoke regarding police reform.

Carl Farrell spoke regarding police reform and training.

Candace Quinerly spoke regarding police reform.

Suzanna Ibarra spoke regarding police reform.

Erin Gallagher spoke regarding Stop North Point and campaign contributions.

MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:

Councilman Hug briefly discussed his need to leave the Pre-Council meeting yesterday.

Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed trick-or-treating due to COVID and protecting the kids.

Councilman Mudron briefly discussed the COVID-19.

Councilwoman Gavin reminding the those in the community facing financial difficulties that there is money available for relief assistance.

Mayor O'Dekirk discussed trick or treat hours Saturday, October 31, 2020 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. He also discussed COVID and thanked first responders for their efforts during this pandemic.

Councilwoman Quillman briefly discussed the stressed felt by all due to COVID-19.

Mayor O'Dekirk briefly discussed a future announcement of the holiday parade. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subject:

A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to enter into closed session to discuss litigation after which the meeting will adjourn.

The motion carried by the following vote:

Abstain: Mayor Robert O'Dekirk

ADJOURNMENT:

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2020/10/973_M_City_Council_Meeting_20-10-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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