City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, July 2, 2024 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON (7/1/2024 - 9/30/2024) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel - Christopher Regis, City Clerk Christa M. Desiderio City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Deacon Karl Huebner, Catheral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas to approve Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra attending the meeting remotely. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon NAYS: None. ROLL CALL: Councilwoman Ibarra attended the meeting remotely. Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve the Agenda with the following change: Remove Council Memo #311-24: Award of Professional Services Agreement for Development Review and Planning Assistance for the Compass Business Park to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $205,000.00 from Consent Agenda and vote on it separately. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 1 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Jim Roolf spoke in favor of Council Memo #317-24: Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,107,270.88 on behalf of City Center Partnership. Diana Diveros spoke in favor of Council Memo # 317-24- and 320-24: Resolution Approving Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA) - Business Assistance Program for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Boise Walker spoke regarding the Diversity and Committee Relations Committee meeting and CDBG funding. APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Attachments: Appointment_T. Ponce_Board of Fire and Police_07.02.24 A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to appoint Tom Ponce to the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners with a term expiration of July 2, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Diversity & Community Relations Councilman Guerrero gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Friday, June 28, 2024 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting.. Michael Sinnet gave a lengthy presentation on the CDBG applications review for 2024. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the need for more input by the Mayor, Council, and community for the distribution of CDBG funding. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5417?view_id=6&redirect=true Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Guerrero gave a brief overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5410?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Assets Councilwoman Reardon gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Thursday, June 20, 2024 Public Assets Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5402?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave a brief overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5423?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the Monday, July 1, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5419?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - June 17, 2024 Council Meeting - June 18, 2024 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - June 17, 2024.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - June 18, 2024.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 07.02.24 Approver Report Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Award of Professional Services Agreement for Professional 312-24 Engineering Support Services to Baxter & Woodman, Inc. in the amount of $150,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Water 313-24 Loss Control Technical Assistance Program to Cavanaugh & Associates PA in the amount of $248,412.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 1 for the Olympic Boulevard / 314-24 Houbolt Road Improvements to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the amount of $347,850.97 - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 2 for the Olympic Boulevard 315-24 Improvements to D Construction Inc. reducing the amount by ($409,100.82) - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Award of Professional Services Agreement for Development 311-24 Review and Planning Assistance for the Compass Business Park to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $205,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #311-24: Award of Professional Services Agreement for Development Review and Planning Assistance for the Compass Business Park to Strand Assoc. Inc. in the amount of $205,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson 317-24 - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,107,270.88 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #317-24: Award of Contract for Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $20,107,270.88. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS: Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Approving City of Joliet's (COJ) - Senior Snow 319-24 Project for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #319-24: Resolution Approving City of Joliet's (COJ) - Senior Snow Project for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8028) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Approving Latino Economic Development 320-24 Association (LEDA) - Business Assistance Program for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #320-24: Resolution Approving Latino Economic Development Association (LEDA) - Business Assistance Program for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8029) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Approving Spanish Community Center (SCC) - 321-24 ADA Accessibility for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #321-24: Resolution Approving Spanish Community Center (SCC) - ADA Accessibility for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8030) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Approving Stepping Stones (SS) - Roof & AC 322-24 Repair for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #322-24: Resolution Approving Stepping Stones (SS) - Roof & AC Repair for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8031) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Approving United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - Safety & 323-24 Security Cameras for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #323-24: Resolution Approving United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - Safety & Security Cameras for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8032) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Approving Will County Center for Community 324-24 Concerns (WCCCC) - Driveway Improvement for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #324-24: Resolution Approving Will County Center for Community Concerns (WCCCC) - Driveway Improvement for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8033) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Approving Will County Center for Community 325-24 Concerns (WCCCC) - Housing Counseling for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #325-24: Resolution Approving Will County Center for Community Concerns (WCCCC) - Housing Counseling for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8034) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Approving CASA of River Valley (CASA) - 326-24 Attorney Guardian Ad Litem for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #326-24: Resolution Approving CASA of River Valley (CASA) - Attorney Guardian Ad Litem for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8035) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Approving Catholic Charities - Diocese of Joliet 327-24 (CC-DOJ) - Safety Project for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Drafted CDBG Program Year 2024 AAP.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #327-24: Resolution Approving Catholic Charities - Diocese of Joliet (CC-DOJ) - Safety Project for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. (RESOLUTION NO. 8036) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of 328-24 Understanding (“MOU”) Between the City of Joliet and Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, d/b/a Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center Attachments: Resolution Joliet Fire Dept St. Joes MOU Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #328-24: Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) Between the City of Joliet and Presence Central and Suburban Hospitals Network, d/b/a Ascension Saint Joseph Medical Center. (RESOLUTION NO. 8037) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Agreement with 329-24 Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Attachments: Resolution Intergovernmental Agreement between Plainfield Community Consolidated School District Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #329-24: Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Agreement with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202. (RESOLUTION NO. 8038) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution to Approve the Poet Laureate Contract for 2024 330-24 through 2026. Attachments: Resolution Poet Laureate_Signed Contract Land Use & Economic Development Staff Report_Poet Laureate Poet Laureate Call for Poets 2024-2026_Joliet Arts Commission Minutes_June 19.2024_Poet Laureate Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #330-24: Resolution to Approve the Poet Laureate Contract for 2024 through 2026. (RESOLUTION NO. 8039) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Authorizing Task Order 4 to the Professional Fee 331-24 Agreement for Water and Sanitary Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #331-24: Resolution Authorizing Task Order 4 to the Professional Fee Agreement for Water and Sanitary Sewer Engineering Services Associated with the Compass Business Park. (RESOLUTION NO. 8040) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Resolution Appropriating REBUILD ILLINOIS Bond Funds for 332-24 the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #332-24: Resolution Appropriating REBUILD ILLINOIS Bond Funds for the Chicago Street Streetscape (Jefferson - Cass) City Square and Watermain Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00545-00-PV in the amount of $2,501,760.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 8041) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 Resolution Declaring Certain Real Property as Surplus and 333-24 Authorizing the Sale of Said Surplus Real Property (Sale of Seven Residential Parcels) Attachments: Resolution.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #333-24: Resolution Declaring Certain Real Property as Surplus and Authorizing the Sale of Said Surplus Real Property (Sale of Seven Residential Parcels). (RESOLUTION NO. 8042) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITY MANAGER: The City Manager highlighted the City Square planning, Poet Laureate Mr. Torres, the formation of the Grand Prairie Water Commission, Will County Governmental League legislative session, Public Safety Open Forum, Joliet Chamber Member Breakfast, Day of Healing with Tomorrow Starts Today, Ladies Night Out with City Center Partnership, Bicentennial Park fireworks event, Busey Bank Field at Joliet Memorial Stadium fireworks. She wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michael Johnson spoke regarding being banned from volunteering at the Old Joliet Prison . Ron Trujillo spoke regarding being banned from volunteering at the Old Joliet Prison. Ron Romero spoke in support of the downtown projects and businesses. He also spoke in support of the people banned from volunteering at the Old Joliet Prison. Kathy Garthus spoke regarding the loss of personal property. Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 2, 2024 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilwoman Ibarra thanked Council and staff for making it possible for her to attend the meeting remotely. She highlighted Heal the Hood event, Sacred Heart Church closing, micro-pantry boxes, and CDBG funds to the Joliet Diocese. Councilwoman Reardon thanked the Poet Laureate Mr. Torres and wished everyone a safe and fun 4th of July. Councilwoman Quillman highlighted the Public Safety Open Forum, Taste of Joliet, History on Wheels Museum event, and wish everyone a safe 4th of July. Councilman Mudron wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. Councilman Hug requested a moment of silence for Fire Captain Kevin Hargis. He briefly spoke regarding the volunteers at the Old Joliet Prison. He encouraged everyone to protect their rights and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day. Councilman Guerrero expressed his condolences to Captain Hargis' family. He highlighted the Taste of Joliet, the groundbreaking for History on Wheels, and wished everyone a Happy Independence Day. Councilman Clement expressed his condolences to Captain Hargis' family, friends, and members of the fire department, and wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of Joliet. Councilman Cardenas expressed his condolences to Captain Hargis' family and fire department. He highlighted the City Square, Taste of Joliet, Slammers games, and wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July. A brief discussion was held regarding the volunteers at the Old Joliet Prison. Mayor D'Arcy expressed his condolences to the fire department, police department, and Captain Kevin Hargis' family. He highlighted 50 or more violation checks on tobacco, vape, and alternative nicotine shops, retired Joliet Teachers' Association meeting, Public Safety Open Forum, Day of Healing at St. Mark's Church, Willie McCullough local hero, micro pantries, and wished everyone a Happy 4th of July. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 14 of 14