Land Use & Economic Development Committee
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · February 18, 2026
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
3:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
Land Use & Economic Development Committee
Committee Members
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Chairperson
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
Councilman Pat Mudron
Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 18, 2026
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
Also Present: Community Development Director Dustin Anderson, Planner Helen Miller,
Interim Corporation Council Todd Lenzie, Application Support Analyst Keith Williams, Legal
Assistant Katy Fyksen
Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilwoman Suzanna
Ibarra
Absent Councilman Pat Mudron
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilwoman Suzanna
Ibarra
Absent Councilman Pat Mudron
1/21/26 Land Use & Economic Development Meeting Minutes TMP-9560
Attachments: 2565_M_Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_
26-01-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve 1/21/26 Land Use & Economic
Development Meeting Minutes. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra
Absent: Councilman Mudron
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
Shelly Clark & Joyce Clark Family of Michael Clark Spoke briefly about Mr. Clark's life and
legacy.
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
AGENDA ITEMS
Honorary Street Name Designation for Michael Austin Clark TMP-9510
Way (Glenwood Avenue between Hammes Avenue and
Larkin Avenue)
Attachments: Memo - Clark Glenwood Ave.pdf
Application - Honorary Street Name Clark_Redacted.pdf
Resolution - Honorary Street Name Clark.docx
Councilwoman Ibarra spoke about Mr. Clark about his community advocacy and
how his contributions to the community will be felt for years to come.
Councilman Cardenas also spoke about Mr. Clark and working with him.
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Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval February 18, 2026
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve Honorary Street Name Designation for
Michael Austin Clark Way (Glenwood Avenue between Hammes Avenue and
Larkin Avenue). The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra
Absent: Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilwoman Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cardenas, to
adjourn.. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra
Absent: Councilman Mudron
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.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
Land Use & Economic Development Committee
Meeting Agenda - Final
Committee Members
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Chairperson
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
Councilman Pat Mudron
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 3:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
ROLL CALL
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1/21/26 Land Use & Economic Development Meeting Minutes TMP-9560
Attachments: 2565_M_Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_26
-01-21_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
AGENDA ITEMS
Honorary Street Name Designation for Michael Austin Clark Way TMP-9510
(Glenwood Avenue between Hammes Avenue and Larkin Avenue)
Attachments: Memo - Clark Glenwood Ave.pdf
Application - Honorary Street Name Clark_Redacted.pdf
Resolution - Honorary Street Name Clark.docx
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Land Use & Economic Development Meeting Agenda - Final February 18, 2026
Committee
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR
RECOMMENDATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
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 Committee members 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 meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
ADJOURNMENT
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.
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