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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 6, 2026 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO 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 January 6, 2026 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: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, 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: Judy Easly - spoke on concerns about Council Memo 24/25-26 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. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Cardenas gave a brief overview of the Land Use & Economic Development Committee meeting held December 17, 2025 in Council Chambers. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6173?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave a brief overview of the Public Safety Committee meeting held January 6, 2026 in Council Chambers. Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Chief Carey spoke on the resolution on tonight's agenda under 32-26 and the fire at the Amazon warehouse. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6193?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held January 5, 2026 in Council Chambers. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6189?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoice List 01.06.25.pdf Approver Report Approval of Minutes Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - December 1, 2025.pdf City Council Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2025.pdf Approver Report Approval of Purchase of One (1) LP35 (Cardiac Monitor) and 1-26 three (3) LP1000’s (AEDs) from Stryker Medical in the Amount of $59,847.12 Approval of Purchase of One (1) LP35 (Cardiac Monitor) and three (3) LP1000’s (AEDs) from Stryker Medical in the Amount of $59,847.12 Attachments: Stryker Medical Quote January 2026.pdf Approver Report Approval of Purchase of 110 Additional Sets of Firefighter 2-26 Turnout Gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. in the Amount of $398,310.00 Approval of Purchase of 110 Additional Sets of Firefighter Turnout Gear from Air One Equipment, Inc. in the Amount of $398,310.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of the 2026 Rock Salt Purchase Contract with the 3-26 State of Illinois and Morton Salt Inc. for Bulk Rock Salt at the Average Unit Price of $67.20 per Ton for a Not to Exceed Amount of $470,375.00 Approval of the 2026 Rock Salt Purchase Contract with the State of Illinois and Morton Salt Inc. for Bulk Rock Salt at the Average Unit Price of $67.20 per Ton for a Not to Exceed Amount of $470,375.00 Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of One (1) Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper 4-26 from Standard Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $448,690.00 Approval of Purchase of One (1) Elgin Broom Bear Sweeper from Standard Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $448,690.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Unleaded Fuel 5-26 Purchases to Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. in the Amount of $120,837.00 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Unleaded Fuel Purchases to Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. in the Amount of $120,837.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025-2026 Sidewalk 6-26 Maintenance Contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $51,004.14 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025-2026 Sidewalk Maintenance Contract to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $51,004.14 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Bituminous 7-26 Surface Treatment - Contract A to AC Pavement Striping Co., an Increase in the Amount of $9,421.60 ,and Payment No. 2 & Final in the Amount of $9,650.00 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Bituminous Surface Treatment - Contract A to AC Pavement Striping Co., an Increase in the Amount of $9,421.60 ,and Payment No. 2 & Final in the Amount of $9,650.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 3 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb 8-26 Replacement Project - East Joliet Contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the Amount of $22,065.40 and Payment No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $30,936.68 Approval of Change Order No. 3 for the 2024 Sidewalk / Curb Replacement Project - East Joliet Contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. in the Amount of $22,065.40 and Payment No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $30,936.68 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the Phase II Engineering 9-26 Services for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $15,000.00 Approval of Amendment No. 2 for the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR to Hutchison Engineering, Inc. in the Amount of $15,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Payments for Contractor Snow Removal 10-26 Operations for the November 29th - November 30th, 2025 Snowstorm in the Amount of $135,505.50 Approval of Payments for Contractor Snow Removal Operations for the November 29th - November 30th, 2025 Snowstorm in the Amount of $135,505.50 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2026 Aluminum Sulfate Purchase 11-26 to USALCO LLC for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $792,805.00 Award of Contract for the 2026 Aluminum Sulfate Purchase to USALCO LLC for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $792,805.00 Attachments: blank 2026 Joliet IL - USALCO Contract Extension Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2026 Biosolids Disposal Program 12-26 to New Era Spreading Inc. in the Amount of $2,516,550.00 Award of Contract for the 2026 Biosolids Disposal Program to New Era Spreading Inc. in the Amount of $2,516,550.00 Attachments: blank Joliet 2026 Extension Letter Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2026 Drinking Water Sodium 13-26 Hypochlorite Purchase to Univar Solutions USA LLC for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $467,325.00 Award of Contract for the 2026 Drinking Water Sodium Hypochlorite Purchase to Univar Solutions USA LLC for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $467,325.00 Attachments: blank Univar-CityOfJoliet2026BleachExt Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for Water 14-26 Treatment Residual Rule Compliance Assistance to Duffield Consulting Engineers LTD for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $46,284.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Water Treatment Residual Rule Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Compliance Assistance to Duffield Consulting Engineers LTD for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $46,284.00 Attachments: blank Joliet TENORM Agreement 2026 dld signed Approver Report Approval of Purchase of One Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic 15-26 Valve Turning Machine for the Public Utilities Department from E.H. Wachs in the Amount of $32,794.00 Approval of Purchase of One Vehicle Mounted Hydraulic Valve Turning Machine for the Public Utilities Department from E.H. Wachs in the Amount of $32,794.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Railroad Street 16-26 Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of P.T. Ferro Construction Co. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Hickory Creek West 17-26 Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($559,493.40) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $1,148,647.82 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Hickory Creek West Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($559,493.40) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $1,148,647.82 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Payment for Emergency Repairs to the Water 18-26 Main in the Des Plaines River Crossing to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $388,881.01 Approval of Payment for Emergency Repairs to the Water Main in the Des Plaines River Crossing to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $388,881.01 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to approve all said Consent Agenda items. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 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 AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Broadway (Theodore 20-26 to Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Broadway (Theodore to Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #20-26: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Broadway (Theodore to Ruby) Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates. 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. 1 for the North Prairie Water 21-26 Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the North Prairie Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #21-26: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the North Prairie Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 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 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 50 E. Jefferson 23-26 Street - Casa Catrina Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 50 E. Jefferson Street - Casa Catrina Attachments: CASA CATRINA - 50 E. JEFFERSON STREET - LIQUOR FINDINGS REPORT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #23-26: Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 50 E. Jefferson Street - Casa Catrina. 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 D Liquor License at 800 N. Raynor Avenue 24-26 - Sharks Fish & Chicken Issuance of Class D Liquor License at 800 N. Raynor Avenue - Sharks Fish & Chicken Attachments: SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN - 800 N. RAYNOR AVENUE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report Councilman Clement spoke on his discussion with the Crest Hill Mayor and that there are no issue with that location. A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #24-26: Issuance of Class D Liquor License at 800 N. Raynor Avenue - Sharks Fish & Chicken. 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 D Liquor License at 325 S. Larkin Avenue - 25-26 Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Sharks Fish & Chicken Issuance of Class D Liquor License at 325 S. Larkin Avenue - Sharks Fish & Chicken Attachments: SHARKS FISH & CHICKEN - 325 S. LARKIN AVENUE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra spoke in support of this item. Councilman Hug clarified this is only table service not a bar. A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #25-26: Issuance of Class D Liquor License at 325 S. Larkin Avenue - Sharks Fish & Chicken. 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: 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. Public Hearing for a Boundary Agreement between the City 27-26 of Joliet and the Village of Elwood Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk opened and advised that this is a public hearing regarding a Boundary Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Village of Elwood so any public comments would be in order at this time. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. Councilman Hug thanked Dustin Anderson and his team for their work on this and responding to the follow up questions. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Ordinances Associated with Briggs Street Subdivision: 29-26 Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Briggs Street Subdivision (P-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Vacation of an Approximately 14-Foot by 123-Foot Portion of Public Alley South of 101 S. Briggs Street (V-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of a Portion of 113 S. Briggs Street and 1521 Second Avenue from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning (Z-1-25) Ordinances Associated with Briggs Street Subdivision: Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Briggs Street Subdivision (P-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Vacation of an Approximately 14-Foot by 123-Foot Portion of Public Alley South of 101 S. Briggs Street (V-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of a Portion of 113 S. Briggs Street and 1521 Second Avenue from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning (Z-1-25) Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary Plat Briggs St Sub.docx Preliminary Plat of Briggs Street Sub P-5-25_Redacted.pdf Ordinance - Alley Vacation Briggs St Sub.docx Plat of Vacation V-5-25.pdf Ordinance - Zoning Reclassification Briggs St.docx Zoning Reclassification Exhibit Z-1-25.pdf Site Plan and Exhibits P-5-25.pdf Drive Thru Exhibit approved 10-07-25.pdf Elevations and Floor Plan - Briggs Dunkin.pdf Appraisal Report V-5-25_Redacted.pdf Plan Commission Staff Report Packet P-5-25 V-5-25 Z-1-25_Redacted.pdf Plan Commission Minutes 10-16-25.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #29-26: Ordinances Associated with Briggs Street Subdivision: Ordinance Approving a Preliminary Plat of Briggs Street Subdivision (P-5-25) (Ordinance 18810) Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Ordinance Approving the Vacation of an Approximately 14-Foot by 123-Foot Portion of Public Alley South of 101 S. Briggs Street (V-5-25) (Ordinance 18811) Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of a Portion of 113 S. Briggs Street and 1521 Second Avenue from R-2 (Single-Family Residential) to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning (Z-1-25). (Ordinance 18812) 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 Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative 30-26 Planning and Boundary Agreement Between the Village of Elwood and the City of Joliet Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning and Boundary Agreement Between the Village of Elwood and the City of Joliet Attachments: Ord - Boundary Line Agreement - Elwood and Joliet.docx Exhibit A - Boundary Line Agreement - Elwood and Joliet .docx Attachment A - Map.pdf Attachment B - Legal Description.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #30-26: Ordinance Approving an Intergovernmental Cooperative Planning and Boundary Agreement Between the Village of Elwood and the City of Joliet. (Ordinance 18813) 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 Authorizing the Execution of an 32-26 Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Will County Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Between the City of Joliet and Will County Attachments: 2025 Will County IGA.doc Resolution.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #32-26: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Will County. (Resolution 8236) 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 Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 33-26 Funds for Amendment No. 2 to the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Amendment No. 2 to the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #33-26: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for Amendment No. 2 to the Phase II Engineering Services for the Farrell Road Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00542-00-BR. (Resolution 8237) 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: The City Manager mentioned the snow plow naming event with the schools, and her excitement for things to come for the City in 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sam Coffey - spoke about concerns on safety and security in the City of Joliet Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 6, 2026 Mayor Doug Jenco - Village of Elwood - thanked the City for finalizing the boundary agreement this evening. Jonathan J - spoke on concerns for Joliet law enforcement when dealing with those struggling with mental health. 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 - wished Tom a Happy Birthday Councilman Moreno - Happy Birthday to his goddaughter and have a great weekend . Councilwoman Ibarra - thanked the speakers who came to this meeting. Councilman Hug - thanked the veteran who spoke and suggested he speak with Chief Carey, and Happy New Year Councilman Clement - spoke about an issue on Republic being taken care of, and traffic issues at 7Brew that he would like a resolution on. Councilman Cardenas - Happy New Year to everyone, he mentioned the workshop for Comp Plan this week, and wished the Bears good luck this weekend. Mayor D'Arcy - welcomed everyone into 2026, spoke on upcoming workshops for the Comp Plan and encouraged attendance, mentioned the opening of City Square and 100 year of Rialto, and the 100 year of Route 66, the return of NASCAR, and 250 year celebration for our Country all to come in 2026. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to adjourn. 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 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. 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