City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, January 20, 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 20, 2026 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Deacon Karl Huebner, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus 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. PRESENTATION: Cultural Affairs and Special Events 2026 Priorities - Presented by Ann Sylvester, Director of Cultural Affairs & Special Events Attachments: Approver Report Ann Sylvester gave a brief overview of upcoming events and priorities in 2026. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, 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: Tom Grotovsky - spoke in support of the Cultural Affairs and Special Events Priorities for 2026 presentation. Christa Conner - spoke on behalf of the Joliet Drama Guild in support of the Cultural Affairs and Special Events Priorities for 2026 presentation. Emmanuel Lopez - Executive Director of CCP - spoke in support of the Cultural Affairs and Special Events Priorities for 2026 presentation. Emily Gura - spoke on concerns about Council Memo # 78-26. Page 1 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Jori Gura - spoke on concerns about Council Memo # 78-26. Ricky Guerrero - spoke on behalf of the Joliet Titans in support of Council Memo # 78-26. Tim Broderick - spoke in support of Council Memo # 78-26. Annette Jelinik - spoke in support of Council Memo # 78-26. Max Rathbun - student of JCA - spoke in support of Council Memo # 78-26. Dr. Glena Wright McCullum - spoke in support of her item Council Memo # 81-26. Raven Brown - spoke on concerns about Council Memo # 78-26. 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 does 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: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilwoman Reardon gave a brief overview of the Communication, Technology, & Information Systems Committee meeting held on January 7, 2026 in the Executive Conference Room. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6195?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave a brief overview of the Finance Committee meeting held on January 20, 2026 in Council Chambers. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6211?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held on January 20, 2026 in Council Chambers. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6210?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - December 15, 2025.pdf City Council Meeting Minutes - December 16, 2025.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Page 2 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Attachments: 01.20.26 Invoices.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to CDWG for Mimecast Web Security and 34-26 Critical Protection Cloud Gateway Annual Renewal in the Amount of $48,880.21 Award of Contract to CDWG for Mimecast Web Security and Critical Protection Cloud Gateway Annual Renewal in the Amount of $48,880.21 Attachments: CDWG Quote PRRQ054 - Mimecast Renewal.pdf GL-07282 Cloud Gateway Datasheet.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to CDWG for the Renewal of Barracuda 35-26 Cloud Data Protection Services for Three Years in the Amount of $239,976.00 Award of Contract to CDWG for the Renewal of Barracuda Cloud Data Protection Services for Three Years in the Amount of $239,976.00 Attachments: Barracuda_Cloud_Archiving_Service_DS_US.pdf DS_Entra_ID_US.pdf DS-Cloud-to-Cloud-Backup.pdf CDWG - Barracuda - PRCN698.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Plumbing Services at 9 36-26 Osgood Street to Omega Plumbing Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000.00 Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Plumbing Services at 9 Osgood Street to Omega Plumbing Inc. in an Amount not to Exceed $100,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Electrical Services at 9 37-26 Osgood Street to Elliot Electric Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $175,000.00 Award of Contract for Miscellaneous Electrical Services at 9 Osgood Street to Elliot Electric Inc., in an Amount not to Exceed $175,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2026 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al 38-26 Warren Oil Company Inc. Award of Contract for the 2026 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren Oil Company Inc. Attachments: Approver Report Page 3 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal 39-26 Software Service Subscription to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $45,493.00 Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Software Service Subscription to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $45,493.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal 40-26 Materials Purchases to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $269,690.00 Approval of Purchase Order No. 1 for the 2026 Traffic Signal Materials Purchases to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $269,690.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2949-0126 for the Well 5D 41-26 Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $219,883.00 Award of Contract No. 2949-0126 for the Well 5D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $219,883.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2957-0126 for the Well 29D 42-26 Rehabilitation Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $221,830.00 Award of Contract No. 2957-0126 for the Well 29D Rehabilitation Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $221,830.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2956-0126 for the Well 24D 43-26 Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the Amount of $211,949.00 Award of Contract No. 2956-0126 for the Well 24D Rehabilitation to Water Well Solutions Illinois LLC in the Amount of $211,949.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2950-0126 for the 2026 Sodium 44-26 Permanganate Solution Purchase to Carus Corporation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $359,382.72 Award of Contract No. 2950-0126 for the 2026 Sodium Permanganate Solution Purchase to Carus Corporation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $359,382.72 Attachments: Approver Report Page 4 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Award of Contract No. 2951-0126 for the 2026 Sodium 45-26 Bisulfite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $49,680.00 Award of Contract No. 2951-0126 for the 2026 Sodium Bisulfite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $49,680.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2952-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Polymer 46-26 Purchase to Polydyne LLC in the Amount of $126,050.00 Award of Contract No. 2952-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Polymer Purchase to Polydyne LLC in the Amount of $126,050.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2954-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Sodium 47-26 Hypochlorite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $60,345.00 Award of Contract No. 2954-0126 for the 2026 Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Purchase to Alexander Chemical for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $60,345.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2955-0126 for the 2026 Blended 48-26 Phosphate Purchase to Carus Corporation for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $97,440.00 Award of Contract No. 2955-0126 for the 2026 Blended Phosphate Purchase to Carus Corporation for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $97,440.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2958-0126 for the 2026 Manganese 49-26 Sulfate Chemical Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $236,933.76 Award of Contract No. 2958-0126 for the 2026 Manganese Sulfate Chemical Purchase on behalf of Carus Corporation for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $236,933.76 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2953-0126 for the 2026-2028 Utilities 50-26 Generator Maintenance to Interstate Power Systems Inc. in the Amount of $220,565.21 Award of Contract No. 2953-0126 for the 2026-2028 Utilities Generator Maintenance to Interstate Power Systems Inc. in the Amount of $220,565.21 Attachments: Approver Report Page 5 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Award of Professional Services Agreement for 51-26 Pre-Treatment Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $120,000.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Pre-Treatment Program Assistance to Baxter & Woodman Inc. for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $120,000.00 Attachments: Redacted 2501841.00_Agreement_2026_PT_Services Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 52-26 Force Main Ice Pigging Program to American Pipeline Solutions in the Amount of $71,337.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Force Main Ice Pigging Program to American Pipeline Solutions in the Amount of $71,337.00 Attachments: Ice Pigging - PSA Combined Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 53-26 Utilities Department Electrical Maintenance Contract to Elliott Electric Inc. for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $295,360.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Utilities Department Electrical Maintenance Contract to Elliott Electric Inc. for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $295,360.00 Attachments: Redacted Elliot PSA 2026 Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 54-26 Utilities Department Plumbing Maintenance Services to Poehner, Dillman, and Mahalik (PDM) for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $353,600.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Utilities Department Plumbing Maintenance Services to Poehner, Dillman, and Mahalik (PDM) for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $353,600.00 Attachments: redacted COJ Plumbing Professional Service Agmt Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Southeast 55-26 Joliet Sanitary District Water Source Transfer Assistance to Engineering Enterprises Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $487,500.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Source Transfer Assistance to Engineering Enterprises Inc. for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $487,500.00 Page 6 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Attachments: unsigned SEJSD EEI Agreement (26-01-09) Approver Report Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment for the 56-26 Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Meter Replacement Program from Core & Main LP for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $523,965.00 Approval of Purchase of Water Metering Equipment for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Meter Replacement Program from Core & Main LP for the Not-to-Exceed Amount of $523,965.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Highland Phase 2 57-26 Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($191,793.40) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $1,388,541.22 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Highland Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Airy’s Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($191,793.40) and Pay Estimate No. 4 and Final in the Amount of $1,388,541.22 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Krings Acres Phase 58-26 2B Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($286,699.37) and Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $448,831.01 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Krings Acres Phase 2B Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($286,699.37) and Pay Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount of $448,831.01 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the North Downtown 59-26 Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the North Downtown Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of D Construction Inc. for Adjustments to Project Completion Dates Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallmus Quillman, to approve all said Consent Agenda items. Page 7 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 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 AGENDA ITEM: Award of Payment to Heritage Corridor Destinations in the 61-26 Amount of $44,595.24 Award of Payment to Heritage Corridor Destinations in the Amount of $44,595.24 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #61-26: Award of Payment to Heritage Corridor Destinations in the Amount of $44,595.24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Abstain: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Award of Contract for the Southeast Joliet Water Meter 62-26 Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing Co., Inc. in the Amount of $1,027,250.00 Award of Contract for the Southeast Joliet Water Meter Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing Co., Inc. in the Amount of $1,027,250.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #62-26: Award of Contract for the Southeast Joliet Water Meter Replacement Program to Calumet City Plumbing Co., Inc. in the Amount of $1,027,250.00. 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 Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 8 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Award of Contract for the Cunningham Phase 1 Water Main 63-26 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $4,256,274.71 Award of Contract for the Cunningham Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $4,256,274.71 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Cunningham Phase 1) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #63-26: Award of Contract for the Cunningham Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $4,256,274.71. 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 Emerald Lawns Phase 2 Water 64-26 Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $4,817,000.45 Award of Contract for the Emerald Lawns Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $4,817,000.45 Attachments: Emerald Lawns Phase 2 WM_Award Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #64-26: Award of Contract for the Emerald Lawns Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Brandt Excavating Inc. in the Amount of $4,817,000.45. 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 Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 4 Water Main 65-26 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,475,515.69 Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 4 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,475,515.69 Page 9 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Forest Park Phase 4) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #65-26: Award of Contract for the Forest Park Phase 4 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $3,475,515.69. 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 Award of Contract for the Fourth & Eastern Water Main 66-26 Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $3,601,647.55 Award of Contract for the Fourth & Eastern Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $3,601,647.55 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Fourth and Eastern) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #66-26: Award of Contract for the Fourth & Eastern Water Main Improvements Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $3,601,647.55. 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 Award of Contract for the Heggie Park Phase 2 Water Main 67-26 Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $5,529,188.04 Award of Contract for the Heggie Park Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $5,529,188.04 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Heggie Park Phase 2) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #67-26: Award of Contract for the Heggie Park Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $5,529,188.04. Page 10 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 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 Award of Contract for the Oneida Water Main Improvements 68-26 Project to D Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,527,299.93 Award of Contract for the Oneida Water Main Improvements Project to D Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,527,299.93 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Oneida) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #68-26: Award of Contract for the Oneida Water Main Improvements Project to D Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,527,299.93. 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 Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 2 Water Main 69-26 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,069,538.60 Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,069,538.60 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Twin Oaks Phase 2) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #69-26: Award of Contract for the Twin Oaks Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in the Amount of $2,069,538.60. 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 Page 11 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 2 Water Main 70-26 Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $4,690,909.41 Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $4,690,909.41 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Virginia Phase 2) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #70-26: Award of Contract for the Virginia Phase 2 Water Main Improvements Project to Len Cox & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $4,690,909.41. 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 Award of Contract for the Washington Street Water Main 71-26 Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. in the Amount of $5,127,743.16 Award of Contract for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. in the Amount of $5,127,743.16 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (Washington Street) (1) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #71-26: Award of Contract for the Washington Street Water Main Improvements Project to Steve Spiess Construction Inc. in the Amount of $5,127,743.16. 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 Award of Contract for the York Avenue Water Main 72-26 Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $1,005,084.16 Award of Contract for the York Avenue Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $1,005,084.16 Page 12 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Attachments: 2026 WM Locations (York Avenue) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #72-26: Award of Contract for the York Avenue Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. in the Amount of $1,005,084.16. 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. PY24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation 74-26 Report (CAPER) Public Hearing Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk opened the public hearing and advised that it was a public hearing regarding PY24 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) and noted that public comments would be in order at that time. Dustin Anderson gave a brief presentation on the PY24 CAPER. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the public hearing. Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation 75-26 Agreement for 580 Caton Farm Road (A-5-25) Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 580 Caton Farm Road (A-5-25) Page 13 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Attachments: Resolution A-5-25 Annexation Agreement 580 Caton Farm Road A-5-25.pdf Plat of Annexation 580 Caton Farm Road A-5-25.pdf PUD 580 Caton Farm Plat and Plans.pdf Plan Commission Staff Report Packet A-5-25 PUD-9-25.pdf Plan Commission Minutes 11-20-25.pdf Approver Report The City Clerk opened the public hearing and advised that it was a public hearing regarding a Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 580 Caton Farm Road and noted that public comments would be in order at that time. Nate Washburn - attorney for this project - was available for questions and spoke in support. Councilman Hug asked for a brief explanation as to what the project entailed. No other public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #75-26: Public Hearing for a Resolution Approving an Annexation Agreement for 580 Caton Farm Road (A-5-25). (Resolution 8238) 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 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with 580 Caton Farm Road: 77-26 Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 580 Caton Farm Road (A-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 580 Caton Farm Road to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning (A-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of 580 Caton Farm (PUD-9-25) Page 14 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Ordinances Associated with 580 Caton Farm Road: Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 580 Caton Farm Road (A-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 580 Caton Farm Road to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning (A-5-25) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of 580 Caton Farm (PUD-9-25) Attachments: Ordinance - Annexation 580 Caton Farm Rd.docx Plat of Annexation 580 Caton Farm Rd.pdf Ordinance - Zoning Classification 580 Caton Farm Rd.docx Ordinance - Preliminary PUD 580 Caton Farm.docx Preliminary Plat PUD 580 Caton Farm_Redacted.pdf Site Plan PUD-9-25.pdf Landscape Plan PUD-9-25.pdf Elevations Day Care Facility PUD-9-25.pdf Written Materials PUD-9-25.pdf Plan Commission Staff Report Packet A-5-25 PUD-9-25.pdf Plan Commission Minutes 11-20-25.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #77-26: Ordinances Associated with 580 Caton Farm Road: Ordinance Approving the Annexation of 580 Caton Farm Road (A-5-25) (Ordinance 18814) Ordinance Approving the Classification of 580 Caton Farm Road to B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Zoning (A-5-25) (Ordinance 18815) Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of 580 Caton Farm (PUD-9-25). (Ordinance 18816) 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 the Preliminary Planned Unit 78-26 Development of Joliet Catholic Academy Subdivision (PUD-10-25) Page 15 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Joliet Catholic Academy Subdivision (PUD-10-25) Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD - Joliet Catholic Academy Subdivision Preliminary PUD Plat JCA Color Renderings Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Plan Commission Meeting Minutes_Nov 20.2025.pdf Approver Report Jeff Budz - gave an explanation about the future plans for JCA. Ryan Quigley - also gave a brief presentation on the project. Javier - KLOA Inc - gave an explanation of the traffic study they conducted. Sean Benson - gave an overview of the stormwater management for the project. Sister Jean Bessette - spoke on the history of the Franciscan Sisters, their relationship with JCA, and their support of the item. Dave Silverman - attorney for the project from Mahoney, Silverman & Cross - spoke on the next steps and encouraged its passing. Councilwoman Quillman - asked some follow up questions. Councilman Mudron - spoke in support of this item. Councilman Clement - asked some follow up questions. Councilman Hug - asked follow up questions. Councilman Moreno - asked questions on this item. Councilwoman Ibarra - spoke on the benefits of having a stadium in Joliet. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #78-26: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Joliet Catholic Academy Subdivision (PUD-10-25). (Ordinance 18817) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 16 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Juan Moreno and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a 79-26 Laundromat, a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Use in an R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 629 N. Hickory Street (ZBA 2025-55) Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Laundromat, a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Use in an R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 629 N. Hickory Street (ZBA 2025-55) Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use Zoning Board of Appeals Staff Report Packet Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 12-18-25.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #79-26: Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Laundromat, a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Use in an R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 629 N. Hickory Street (ZBA 2025-55). (Ordinance 18818) 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 a Special Exception to Allow a 80-26 Roof-Mounted Solar Installation, Located at 2114 Oak Leaf Street (ZBA 2025-58) Ordinance Approving a Special Exception to Allow a Roof-Mounted Solar Installation, Located at 2114 Oak Leaf Street (ZBA 2025-58) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Exception ZBA 2025-58.docx Site Plan 2025-58.pdf ZBA Staff Report Packet 2025-58.pdf Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 12-18-25.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug asked for a clarification. Dustin Anderson gave the explanation. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #80-26: Ordinance Approving a Special Exception to Allow a Roof-Mounted Solar Installation, Page 17 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Located at 2114 Oak Leaf Street (ZBA 2025-58). (Ordinance 18819) 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 a Special Use Permit to Allow a 81-26 Community Center within an R-2 (Single Family Residential) District Located at 111 McDonough Street (ZBA 2025-53) Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Community Center within an R-2 (Single Family Residential) District Located at 111 McDonough Street (ZBA 2025-53) Attachments: Ordinance - Special Use Permit ZBA 2025-53.docx Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting Minutes 12-18-25.pdf 111 McDonough Complete Packet_Redacted.pdf 111 McDonough Photos.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra mentioned her support of this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #81-26: Ordinance Approving a Special Use Permit to Allow a Community Center within an R-2 (Single Family Residential) District Located at 111 McDonough Street (ZBA 2025-53). (Ordinance 18820) 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 Execution of an Intergovernmental 83-26 Agreement Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet for Plumbing Requirements and Inspections Associated with the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Meter Replacement Program Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet for Plumbing Requirements and Inspections Associated with the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Meter Page 18 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Replacement Program Attachments: Resolution IGA_Plumbing permits and inspections 010726 FINAL Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #83-26: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of Will and the City of Joliet for Plumbing Requirements and Inspections Associated with the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Meter Replacement Program. (Resolution 8239) 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 Execution of an Intergovernmental 84-26 Agreement between the City of Joliet, the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and the County of Will Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet, the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and the County of Will Attachments: Resolution redacted FINAL IGA- CoJ SEJSD County Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra spoke in support of this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #84-26: Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Joliet, the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District and the County of Will. (Resolution 8240) 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 Execution of a Consulting Services 85-26 Agreement with Governmental Solutions, Inc. for State Advocacy Services Page 19 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement with Governmental Solutions, Inc. for State Advocacy Services Attachments: Resolution 2026 City of Joliet Contract_UNSIGNED Approver Report Councilman Clement asked for clarification. Allison Swisher gave a brief explanation. Councilman Hug spoke in support of this item. Councilman Moreno asked a follow up question. Councilwoman Ibarra asked for regular updates to the Council quarterly. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #85-26: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Consulting Services Agreement with Governmental Solutions, Inc. for State Advocacy Services. (Resolution 8241) 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 Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the 86-26 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IUOE, Local 399 Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IUOE, Local 399 Attachments: Resolution 2025-2028 Local 399 CBA .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #86-26: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IUOE, Local 399. (Resolution 8242) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 20 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 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 CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanked the Joliet Fire Department for their assistance and advice for handling the cold weather and mentioned her excitement for the upcoming events in 2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Sandy Costa - spoke on concerns about the data center. Timothy Antel - spoke on concerns about the data center. Andrea Baumhardt - spoke on concerns about the data center. Isabel Gloria - spoke on concerns about the data center. Abby Vollmer - spoke on concerns about the data center. Felix Ortiz - spoke on concerns about the data center. Rick Norman - spoke on concerns about the data center. Araya Williams - spoke on concerns about the data center. Noah Martinez - spoke on concerns about the data center. Abraham Martinez - spoke on concerns about the data center. Portia Gallegos - spoke on concerns about the data center. Jim Roolf - spoke about everyone attending the workshops for the Comprehensive Plan . A speaker spoke in support for the passing of Council Memo #78-26 and concerns about the data center. Jori Gura - spoke on Council Memo # 78-26. 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 does 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: Councilman Moreno - thanked those who attended and acknowledged that no answers are Page 21 of 22 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final January 20, 2026 forthcoming, as it is not yet ready for decisions. Councilwoman Quillman - mentioned Amazon's missed opportunity, noted that DC Cook was in the news for his good work, and thanked those who attended. Mayor D'Arcy - mentioned his attendance at the El Sabor Latino ribbon cutting and noted upcoming Comprehensive Plan workshops. 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. Page 22 of 22