City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, May 20, 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 20, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Rabbi Jenny Steinberg-Kuvin, Joliet Jewish Congregation, 250 N. Midland Avenue PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. PRESENTATION: First CERT Program Graduates - Presented by John Lukancic The City Manager honored the passing of Sgt. Weller. Police Chief Bill Evans honored Sgt. Weller. John Lukancic gave a brief overview of the CERT program and recognized the first round of graduates. MAYOR: Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week Attachments: Proclamation for National Safe Boating Week .pdf Approver Report Councilman Clement read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy proclaiming May 17-25, 2025 as National Safe Boating Week. Proclamation for Proactive Mental Health Awareness Month Attachments: Proclamation for Proactive Mental Health Awareness .pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy proclaiming May as Proactive Mental Health Awareness Month. Bev accepted and thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition and discussed available resources. Page 1 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Proclamation Recognizing May as Motorcycle Awareness Month Attachments: Proclamation for May as Motorcycle Awareness Month .pdf Approver Report Councilman Moreno read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy proclaiming May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. Dave Floyd thanked the Mayor and Council for their recognition. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Tanya Aries spoke in favor of Council Memo #323-25: This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding 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. APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Attachments: Appointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to appoint Felipe J. Gloria to the Joliet HIstorical Preservation Commission replacing Mary Beth Gannon. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Appointment to the Joliet Arts Commission Attachments: Appointment to the Joliet Arts Commission.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to appoint Debra Volling to the Joliet Arts Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Reappointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Attachments: Reappointment to the Board of Fire and Police Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to reappoint John Stefanski to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Reappointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to reappoint Quinn Adamowski, Kevin Heinemann, Candace Johnson, Kailee, Lowry, and Sharon Merwin to the Joliet Historic Preservation Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Reappointment to the Plan Commission Attachments: Reappointment to the Plan Commission .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to reappoint Brigette Roehr, Jason Cox, and John Kella to the Plan Commission. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals Attachments: Reappointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to reappoint Brigette Roehr to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board Attachments: Reappointment to the Tree Advisory Board .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to reappoint Kim Fonte, Rita Renwick, Betsy Satcher, Mary Schoenheider, and Jim Testin to the Tree Advisory Board. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Reappointment to the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority Attachments: Reappointment to the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to reappoint Donnie Chestnutt, Kathy Trizna, Jeff Pierson, and Tim Broderick to the Will County Metropolitan Exposition and Auditorium Authority. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilman Cardenas gave a brief overview of the items discussed at the CTIS Committee meeting held May 7, 2025 in the Executive Conference Room. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5747?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the May 20, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5759?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service committee meeting help May 19, 2025 in Council Chambers. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5756?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Invoices to be Paid Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Attachments: Invoices 05.20.25.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Heartland Business Systems for 304-25 VMware Annual Renewal in the Amount of $59,730.88 Attachments: City of Joliet - Full VMware Renewal.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Granicus for Annual Products and 305-25 Services Renewal and Up-front Implementation Costs in the Amount of $583,225.73 to be Paid Over Three Years Attachments: IL_Joliet IL_Q-441850_2025APR11.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 School Zone Flasher 306-25 Materials Purchase Order No. 1 to Mobotrex, Inc. in the Amount of $41,597.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Insurance Brokerage Services for 307-25 General Liability, Workers Compensation and Property and Casualty Coverage to Alliant Insurance Services in the Amount of $40,500.00. Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for Phase I 308-25 Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 14-00475-00-BR to Willett, Hoffman, & Associates, in the Amount of $38,782.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Amendment No. 3 for the Phase I Engineering 309-25 Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 14-00475-00-BR to Willett, Hoffman, & Associates, a Deduction in the Amount of ($14,035.08), and Payment Request No. 26 and Final in the Amount of $6,335.45 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment from 310-25 Core & Main LP in the Amount of $42,300.00 Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of Two (2) Twenty-Four-Inch DeZURIK 311-25 Check Valves from LAI & Associates Inc. in the Amount of $36,300.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of a John Deere Mower Assembly from 312-25 Shorewood Home & Auto in the Amount of $122,644.38 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase and Installation of Three (3) One-Ton 313-25 Dump Bodies from Henderson Products Inc. in the Amount of $162,424.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb 314-25 Replacement Project - Central Joliet on Behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to the Project Completion Date Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb 315-25 Replacement Project - Far West Joliet on Behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to the Project Completion Date Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement to approve all said Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon AGENDA ITEM: LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 PUBLIC HEARINGS: All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a 317-25 Wholesale Business, a B-3 (General Business) Use, in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning District, Located at 470 S. Hammes Avenue (ZBA 2025-08) Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use 2025-08 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-08 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 04-17-25 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #317-25: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Wholesale Business, a B-3 (General Business) Use, in the B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning District, Located at 470 S. Hammes Avenue (ZBA 2025-08) (Ordinance. 18756) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a 318-25 Cellular Communications Tower and Associated Ground Equipment, Located at 2500 Brandon Road (ZBA 2025-11) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit 2025-11 ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-11 Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 04-17-25 Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 byCouncilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #318-25: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Cellular Communications Tower and Associated Ground Equipment, Located at 2500 Brandon Road (ZBA 2025-11) (Ordinance. 18757) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on 320-25 South Eastern Avenue for the Heggie Park Phase I Water Main Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution South Eastern Avenue Utility Easement_Signed.pdf Easement Exhibit - Eastern Avenue (30-07-15-308-010) (Sealed).pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #320-25: Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement on South Eastern Avenue for the Heggie Park Phase I Water Main Improvements Project (Resolution 8138) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 321-25 Funds for the Phase 1 Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 14-00475-00-BR Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #321-25: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Phase 1 Engineering Services for the Abe Street Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 No. 14-00475-00-BR (Resolution 8139) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Acceptance of the 322-25 Will County Community Mental Health Board 2025 Grant Funding Award to Fund the Community Mental Health Program in the amount of $200,000.00 Attachments: Resolution Will County Grant.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #322-25: Resolution to Approve and Authorize the Acceptance of the Will County Community Mental Health Board 2025 Grant Funding Award to Fund the Community Mental Health Program in the amount of $200,000.00 (Resolution 8140) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Requesting the Closure of State Route 171 for 323-25 the 2025 Mexican Independence Day Parade Attachments: Resolution Parade Map 1.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #323-25: Resolution Requesting the Closure of State Route 171 for the 2025 Mexican Independence Day Parade (Resolution 8141) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITY MANAGER: The City Manager gave an update on downtown construction and closure of the Jefferson Street bridge. Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, discussed the repair and reopening of the Jefferson Street bridge. PUBLIC COMMENTS: DiAnn Matter spoke in opposition of the Truck Stop on Briggs Street. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding truck traffic and thanked Councilwoman Ibarra for her availability. Carol spoke regarding opening of an emergency only entrance and exit at condominium complex. Christopher Knight spoke regarding controlling the of flow of traffic with the closure of the Jefferson Street bridge. Amy Sanchez spoke about how great it was to see young kids there, and thanked the City of Joliet how easy it is to navigate the City's website. 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. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Quillman asked for support of the nurses at St. Joe's Hospital and wished her husband a happy anniversary. Councilman Mudron expressed his condolences to Councilwoman Reardon on the passing of her mother. Councilman Moreno expressed his condolences to Councilwoman Reardon on the passing of her mother and congratulated John Lukancic. Councilwoman Ibarra expressed her condolences on the passing of Sgt. Weller Councilman Cardenas condolences to Sgt. Weller's family and the police department and Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final May 20, 2025 Councilwoman Reardon's family and have a safe holiday weekend Councilman Clement spoke on the comprehensive plan offering an alternative route over the river. Condolences to the Riley and Reardon family, and the Weller family and the police department Mayor Pro-Tem Councilman Hug thanked the young people in attendance with their civic's class, mentioned the reason for a short meeting was because the discussion on items happened Monday at Pre-Council. Wished Jan and Tom a happy anniversary and offered condolences and prayers to Sgt. Weller's family and the Reardon and Riley family. Celebrate Memorial Day for those who have died protecting our country. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 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. Page 12 of 12