City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 6, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (5/1/2025 - 6/30/2025) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Father Chris Groh, Chaplain for the Joliet Police and Fire Departments PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie PRESENTATION: Annual Update on Historic Preservation Activities, Projects, and Initiatives - Presented by Jayne Bernhard, City Planner Attachments: Approver Report Jayne Bernhard, City Planner and Joliet Historical Preservation Commission Liaison, gave a brief update on major initiatives that staff and the Historical Preservation Commission are working on to promote out City's heritage and recognize the City's meaningful places. MAYOR: Proclamation for Historical Preservation Month - Patrick C. Haley Mansion Attachments: Proclamation for Historical Preservation Month - Patrick C. Haley Mansion .pdf Approver Report Councilman Cardenas read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy to the Patrick C. Haley Mansion as an Annual Historic Preservation Award Program 2025 Awardee. Jeffery Bussean thanked the Mayor, Council, and Historical Preservation Commission for their recognition. Proclamation for the Historical Preservation Month - 900 N. Raynor Attachments: Proclamation for the Historical Preservation Month - 900 N. Raynor Approver Report Page 1 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Councilman Cardenas read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy to 900 N. Raynor as an Annual Historic Preservation Award Program 2025 Awardee. The homeowner of 900 N. Raynor discussed the renovation to their home and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. Proclamation Recognizing Grace Laird for her Outstanding Achievements in Girls Wrestling Attachments: Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy recognizing Grace Laird for her outstanding achievements in Girls Wrestling. Grace Laird accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None. APPOINTMENTS: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Diversity & Community Relations Councilman Clement gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the May 5, 2025 Diversity & Community Relations Committee. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5739?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the May 6, 2025 Public Safety Committee. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5744?view_id=6&redirect=true Page 2 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the May 5, 2025 Public Service Committee. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5740?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices 05.06.25.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Utilities Restoration Program 269-25 in the Amount of $600,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Fairmont Sanitary Sewer 270-25 Rehabilitation Project to Hoerr Construction Inc. in the Amount of $947,739.00 and Amendment No. 1 for the Fairmont Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program Professional Services Agreement to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $93,800.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 10D Booster Pump No. 3 271-25 Emergency Repairs to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $39,836.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025-2026 Landscape Maintenance 272-25 Contract to Beary Landscaping Management in the Amount of $273,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the College 273-25 Park and Springwood Lift Station Conversion and Rehabilitation to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $136,300.00 Attachments: Trotter PSA & Proposal - College Park & Springwood LS.pdf Approver Report Approval of the Purchase of Foreman Truck from Ron 274-25 Page 3 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $73,509.00 and Approval of the Purchase and Installation of a Service Body from Knapheide Equipment Co. Chicago in the Amount of $37,218.71 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of Replacement Return Activated 275-25 Sludge Pumps for the Aux Sable Wastewater Treatment Plant from Drydon Equipment Inc. in the Amount of $115,837.50 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the IDOT - I80 276-25 Reconstruction Coordination and Joliet Water and Sewer Relocation Feasibility Study Professional Services Agreement to V3 Companies in the Amount of $182,933.00 Attachments: EX_WSP_OverallContractsExhibit_2024-09-12.pdf Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Burr Oaks Water 277-25 Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating for a Decreased Amount of ($138,804.43) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $902,799.72 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Lead Service Line 278-25 Replacement Phase 4 Project to Stip Bros. Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $95,750.00 Attachments: Approver Report Payment of the 2025 Membership Dues for the Lower 279-25 DesPlaines Watershed Group in the Amount of $100,704.31 Attachments: Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman requested the minutes be removed from the Consent Agenda in order to allow Councilman Moreno to abstain due to being newly elected and not in attendance at the April 14 and 15, 2025 meetings. Page 4 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 A motion was made by Mayor Terry D'Arcy, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to remove the approval of the minutes for April 14 and April 15, 2025 from the Consent Agenda to be voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Clement, to approve all Consent Agenda items except the minutes for April 14 and April 15, 2025, which will be voted on separately. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - April 14, 2025 Council Meeting - April 15, 2025 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - April 14, 2025.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - April 15, 2025.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve the minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting held on April 14, 2025 and the Council Meeting held on April 15, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract for the 2025 On-Call Excavation and 281-25 Page 5 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Underground Utility Repair Program in the Amount of $400,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Councilman Hug explained this item has multiple contractors. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #281-25: Award of Contract for the 2025 On-Call Excavation and Underground Utility Repair Program in the Amount of $400,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage 282-25 Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the Amount of $14,742,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve postponing COUNCIL MEMO #282-25: Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the Amount of $14,742,000.00 to the May 20, 2025 Council Meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon COUNCIL MEMO #282-25: Award of Contract for the JOL-08-02 Elevated Water Storage Tanks Project to CB&I Storage Tank Solutions LLC in the Amount of $14,742,000.00 was POSTPONED to the May 20, 2025 Council Meeting. Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from 283-25 Core & Main LP for the 2025 Water Meter Replacement Programs in the Amount of $2,314,998.00 Attachments: Approver Report Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. Page 6 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #283-25: Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from Core & Main LP for the 2025 Water Meter Replacement Programs in the Amount of $2,314,998.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / 284-25 Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP for a decreased Amount of ($1,686.40) and Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $11,444.29 on behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction Inc. Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #284-25: Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Eastern Avenue / Washington Street Roadway Reconstruction Project - MFT Section No. 21-00535-00-FP for a decreased Amount of ($1,686.40) and Payment Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $11,444.29 on behalf of Austin-Tyler Construction Inc.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno Approval of Upgrade/Exchange of Rifles for the Joliet Police 285-25 Department’s Special Operations Squad Attachments: Exhibit A.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #285-25: Approval of Upgrade/Exchange of Rifles for the Joliet Police Department’s Special Operations Squad. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 3051 Ring Road - 287-25 Tru By Hilton Joliet Plainfield Attachments: TRU BY HILTON JOLIET PLAINFIELD - 3051 RING ROAD - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #287-25: Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 3051 Ring Road - Tru By Hilton Joliet Plainfield. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Transfer of Class “F” Liquor License at 310 Stryker Avenue - 288-25 Niko’s Banquet Attachments: NIKO'S BANQUET - 310 STRYKER AVENUE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #288-25: Transfer of Class “F” Liquor License at 310 Stryker Avenue - Niko’s Banquet. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 324 Collins Street- 289-25 Machetes Puebla Attachments: MACHETES PUEBLA - 324 COLLINS ST - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report Page 8 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #289-25: Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 324 Collins Street- Machetes Puebla. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a 7 290-25 Brew Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road Attachments: 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thur Permit Request Letter.pdf 2545 Plainfield 7 Brew Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #290-25: Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a 7 Brew Restaurant at 2551 Plainfield Road. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Vista Ridge Subdivision: 292-25 Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 1 (PUD-10-24) Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 2 (PUD-11-24) Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3 (PUD-1-25) Page 9 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 4 (PUD-2-25) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 1 (RP-12-24) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-2-25) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3 (RP-3-25) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 4 (RP-4-25) Attachments: Ordinance - Final PUD Vista Ridge Phase 1 Final PUD Plat Vista Ridge Phase 1 Ordinance - Final PUD Vista Ridge Phase 2 Final PUD Plat Vista Ridge Phase 2 Ordinance - Final PUD Vista Ridge Phase 3 Final PUD Plat Vista Ridge Phase 3 Ordinance - Final PUD Vista Ridge Phase 4 Final PUD Plat Vista Ridge Phase 4 Ordinance - Recording Plat Vista Ridge Phase 1 Record Plat for Vista Ridge Phase 1 Ordinance - Recording Plat Vista Ridge Phase 2 Record Plat for Vista Ridge Phase 2 Ordinance - Recording Plat Vista Ridge Phase 3 Record Plat for Vista Ridge Phase 3 Ordinance - Recording Plat Vista Ridge Phase 4 Record Plat for Vista Ridge Phase 4 Elevations February 20-2025 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes January 7-2025 City Council Minutes Land Use and Economic Development Committee Minutes Plan Commission Meeting Packet Plainfield Park District Letter Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #292-25: Ordinances Associated with Vista Ridge Subdivision: Page 10 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 1 (PUD-10-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18745) Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 2 (PUD-11-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18746) Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3 (PUD-1-25) (ORDINANCE NO. 18747) Ordinance Approving the Final Planned Unit Development for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 4 (PUD-2-25) (ORDINANCE NO. 18748) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 1 (RP-12-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18749) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 2 (RP-2-25) (ORDINANCE NO. 18750) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 3 (RP-3-25) (ORDINANCE NO. 18751) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat for Vista Ridge Subdivision, Phase 4 (RP-4-25). (ORDINANCE NO. 18752) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Ordinance Vacating a Sanitary Sewer Easement on Greywall 293-25 Boulevard, Panorama Drive, and Spring View Lane in the Vista Ridge Subdivision (V-2-25) Page 11 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Attachments: Ordinance - Easement Vacation V-2-25 (Vista Ridge SS Easement).docx Plat of Vacation For Vista Ridge Sewer Easement V-2-25 (Vista Ridge Sanitary Sewer Easement) Staff Report Packet.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #293-25: Ordinance Vacating a Sanitary Sewer Easement on Greywall Boulevard, Panorama Drive, and Spring View Lane in the Vista Ridge Subdivision (V-2-25). (ORDINANCE NO. 18753) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the 294-25 Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators Project in the Amount of $750,000.00 Attachments: Budget Amending Ordinance 2025.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #294-25: Ordinance Amending the 2025 Annual Budget for the Combined Sewer Overflow Long Term Control Plan Phase IV - Eastside and Westside Combined Sewer Overflow Regulators Project in the Amount of $750,000.00. (ORDINANCE NO. 18754) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget 295-25 of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year (2024 Projects Funded in 2025) Attachments: Ordinance for Budget Amendment Victory Centre.pdf Approver Report Director of Community Development Dustin Anderson gave a brief overview of the budget amendment request. Page 12 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #295-25: Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year (2024 Projects Funded in 2025). (ORDINANCE NO. 18755) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the State of 297-25 Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the Joliet Oral Histories Context Study Project Attachments: Resolution CLG25002 Joliet Oral Histories FY25 Draft Grant Agreement.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #297-25: Resolution Approving a Grant Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the Joliet Oral Histories Context Study Project. (Resolution No. 8131) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Authorizing a Programmatic Agreement between 298-25 City of Joliet, the Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Attachments: Resolution Drafted Joliet SHPO Agreement 24-29.docx Approver Report Jackie Lozada, CDBG Program Manager, gave a brief explanation of the agreement between the State Historic Preservation and the City of Joliet. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #298-25: Resolution Authorizing a Programmatic Agreement between City of Joliet, the Page 13 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Illinois State Historic Preservation Officer, and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. (Resolution No. 8132) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Accepting and Placing on File the Joliet Historic 299-25 Preservation Commission Annual Report for 2024 Attachments: Resolution CLG-Annual-Update-City of Joliet_2024.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #299-25: Resolution Accepting and Placing on File the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Annual Report for 2024. (Resolution No. 8133) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the 300-25 Joliet Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN 30-07-10-100-001 in the Amount of $7,000.00 Attachments: Resolution Downtown Levee Exhibit 1.pdf Downtown Levee Exhibit 2.pdf Downtown Levee Exhibit 3.pdf Approver Report Director of Public Works Greg Ruddy gave a brief update on the acquisition of properties to complete the downtown levee improvements. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #300-25: Resolution Authorizing the Acquisition of Property for the Joliet Downtown Levee Improvements - PIN 30-07-10-100-001 in the Amount of $7,000.00. (Resolution No. 8134) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 14 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department 301-25 of Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable Bridge Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020) Attachments: Resolution 1. Jefferson Street Bridge Affidavit of Title.pdf 2. Jefferson Street Bridge Alta.pdf 3. Jefferson Street Bridge Temporary Construction Easement.pdf 4. Jefferson Street Bridge Plat.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #301-25: Resolution Granting an Easement to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Jefferson Street (US 30) Moveable Bridge Over the Des Plaines River Rehabilitation Project (PIN 30-07-09-412-019 and PIN 30-07-09-415-020). (Resolution No. 8135) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for 302-25 the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Laraway Road and Marcella Avenue with Cassens Transport Company Attachments: Resolution Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement - Laraway and Marcella - PARTIALLY SIGNED.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of this Council Memo. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #302-25: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Laraway Road and Marcella Avenue with Cassens Transport Page 15 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Company. (Resolution No. 8136) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding 303-25 Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet Related to Parking Lot Use for the IHSA Baseball Finals Attachments: Resolution Exhibit_A_IHSA_MOU_2025_2026.docx Approver Report Director of Economic Development Paulina Martinez explained staff is having discussions concerning the City continuing to host the IHSA baseball finals. A motion was made by Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #303-25: Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet Related to Parking Lot Use for the IHSA Baseball Finals. (Resolution No. 8137) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITY MANAGER: Deputy City Manager Christa Desiderio gave a brief update on downtown construction and encouraged everyone to participate in the Downtown Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan Open House. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The City Clerk read the speaking participation rules. Marvin Matthews spoke regarding his neighbor. DiAnn Matter congratulated everyone who was sworn-in yesterday and spoke in opposition of the Truck Stop located on Briggs Street. Chelsea Thean spoke regarding the death of her brother-in-law David Malito. Doug Kasper spoke regarding David Malito. Page 16 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 6, 2025 Karl Ferrell spoke regarding the Attorney General's investigation of the Joliet Police Department and David Malito. Nicole Lurry spoke regarding the Attorney General's investigation of the Joliet Police Department, more training for police officers, and David Malito. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement requested staff assess a damaged roof. He also discussed a property located at 358 W. Jefferson Street. Councilwoman Ibarra wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day. Councilman Mudron congratulated Tibra Jones as Telecommunicator of the Year. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the upcoming Bicentennial Bluff's Neighborhood Organization clean-up and bake sale event. Councilwoman Reardon highlighted Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) classes and Slammers games. She wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day. Mayor D'Arcy highlighted the Equitable Transit-Oriented Development Plan Open House, Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee - Many Routes, One Future, Hitachi becoming part of the Joliet business community, ribbon cutting for new food pantry at Forest Park Community Center, Arbor Day at Edna Keith Elementary School, and retirement of Jim Roolf . He wished everyone a Happy Mother's Day. CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ADJOURNMENT: Page 17 of 17