City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · December 17, 2024
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
6:30 PM
City Hall, Council Chambers
City Council Meeting
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS (10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
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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, 604 N. Raynor Avenue
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie.
MAYOR:
Proclamation Celebrating Beacon Club's 70th Anniversary
Attachments: Beacon Club 70th Anniversary.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Mudron read a Proclamation issued by Mayor D'Arcy celebrating
Beacon Club's 70th Anniversary.
A member of the Beacon Club thanked the Mayor and Council for their
recognition.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna
Ibarra, to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo
#596-24: Approve Health Benefit Plan Options Offered to All Retirees from Consent Agenda
to be voted on separately.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS:
State Senator 43rd District Rachel Ventura spoke in opposition of Council Memo #604-24:
Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property by Purchase or by the
Exercise of Eminent Domain and Council Memo #608-24: Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 -
Taxation Article IX. Retail Purchase of Motor Fuel of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances.
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Delilah LeGrett, Jackson Township, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #604-24.
Matt Robbins, Jackson Township Supervisor, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #604-24.
Amy Sanchez spoke in favor of Council Memo #603-24: Ordinance Authorizing a Business
Continuity Grant Program in Conjunction with the City Center Partnership and Repealing
Ordinance No. 18569 and Council Memos #610-24: Resolution to Establish a Business
Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street Businesses.
Margie Cepon,spoke in opposition of Council Memo #604-24 and a need for transparency.
Kathy Garthus, spoke in opposition of Council Memo #604-24 and the proposed increase of
diesel fuel tax.
Mike Paone, Executive Vice President for the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, spoke on behalf of Chamber President Jen Howard in favor of Council Memo
#610-24.
Jodie Bertucci spoke in favor of Council Memo #610-24.
APPOINTMENTS:
Appointment to the Arts Commission
Attachments: Appointment to the Arts Commission.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to appoint Deborah Filotto to the Joliet Arts
Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Reappointment to the Arts Commission
Attachments: Reappointments to the Arts Commission.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to reappoint Donna Franks-Tapley to the Joliet
Arts Commission.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement,
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra,
Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman, Mayor Terry D'Arcy and Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with
Disabilities
Attachments: Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman
Pat Mudron, to reappoint Riley Spreadburry to the Committee on Citizens with
Disabilities.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
MAYOR PRO TEM:
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman, to appoint Councilman Clement to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem for the term
January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the
December 17, 2024 Finance Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5615?view_id=6&redirect=true
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Public Service
Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the
December 16, 2024 Public Service Committee Meeting.
Link:
https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5612?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - December 2, 2024
Council Meeting - December 3, 2024
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2024.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - December 3, 2024.pdf
Approver Report
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 12.17.24
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Number 3 Blower Refurbishment 590-24
at the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Air Blower
Services, Inc. in the Amount of $39,944.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 652 Collins Street Alley Drainage 591-24
Improvements Project to Construction by CAMCO, Inc. in the
Amount of $57,509.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Records 592-24
Department Glass Window Upgrade at the Joliet Police
Station to Clear-Armor in the Amount of $72,922.50
Attachments: Records Glass Quote
Approver Report
Request for Authorization to Upgrade the Joliet Police 593-24
Department Community Room with a New Integrated
Audio-Visual System Purchase in the Amount of $59,042.37.
Attachments: AVDG Quote
Approver Report
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Purchase of One (1) New Freightliner - National Crane 8100D 594-24
from Runnion Equipment Co. in the Amount of $332,024.00,
(Less a Trade in of $75,000.00), for a Total Purchase Amount
of $257,024.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Bluff Street Interceptor 595-24
Rehabilitation Project, to Insituform Technologies USA LLC,
for a Decreased Amount of ($54,403.25) and Final Payment
No. 3 in the Amount of $60,411.89
Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Guerrero, 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, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Approve Health Benefit Plan Options Offered to All Retirees 596-24
Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #596-24: Approve Health Benefit
Plan Options Offered to All Retirees.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman
Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Abstain: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for the 2025 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al 598-24
Warren Oil Company Inc. in the Amount of $1,444,100.00
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Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #598-24: Award of
Contract for the 2025 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren Oil Company Inc. in the
Amount of $1,444,100.00.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Award of Contract for Axon AI Bundle 599-24
Attachments: Axon Amendment
Axon Draft One Quote
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #599-24: Award of
Contract for Axon AI Bundle.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Change Order No. 5 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main 600-24
Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp for a
Decreased Amount of ($465,768.17) and Pay Estimate No. 13
and Final in the Amount of $1,458,013.78
Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #600-24: Change Order
No. 5 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main Improvements Project to Trine
Construction Corp for a Decreased Amount of ($465,768.17) and Pay Estimate
No. 13 and Final in the Amount of $1,458,013.78.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Change Order No. 7 for the Plainfield Road (Black-Center) 601-24
Water Main Improvements Project to Trine Construction
Corp for a Decreased Amount of ($1,305,802.22) and Pay
Estimate No. 10 and Final in the Amount of $514,329.44
Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #601-24: Change Order No. 7 for
the Plainfield Road (Black-Center) Water Main Improvements Project to Trine
Construction Corp for a Decreased Amount of ($1,305,802.22) and Pay
Estimate No. 10 and Final in the Amount of $514,329.44.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Authorizing a Business Continuity Grant Program 603-24
in Conjunction with the City Center Partnership and
Repealing Ordinance No. 18569
Attachments: CCP_Business_Continuity_Ordinance.docx
EXHIBIT A: Business Impact Assistance Program - June 24,
2024 .pdf
Business Continuity Grant Memo to City of Joliet.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #603-24:
Ordinance Authorizing a Business Continuity Grant Program in Conjunction with
the City Center Partnership and Repealing Ordinance No. 18569. (ORDINANCE
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NO. 18702)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real 604-24
Property by Purchase or by the Exercise of Eminent Domain
Attachments: Ordinance.docx
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Joe
Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #604-24: Ordinance Authorizing the
Acquisition of Certain Real Property by Purchase or by the Exercise of Eminent
Domain. (ORDINANCE NO. 18703)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilwoman Suzanna
Ibarra
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Ordinance Approving the 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for 605-24
the City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois.
Attachments: 2025 Budget Approval Ordinance
2025 Draft Proposed Budget 12042024
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #605-24: Ordinance
Approving the 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the City of Joliet, Will and
Kendall Counties, Illinois.. (ORDINANCE NO. 18704)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
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Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 606-24
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending
December 31, 2024, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service
Area Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center)
Attachments: 2024 City Center SSA
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilwoman
Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #606-24: Ordinance for the
Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024
and Ending December 31, 2024, in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area
Number Fourteen (Joliet City Center). (ORDINANCE NO. 18705)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the 607-24
Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending
December 31, 2024, in and for the 2009 Joliet Special Service
Area Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision)
Attachments: 2024 Park Hill SSA
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #607-24: Ordinance for the
Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal Year Beginning January 1, 2024
and Ending December 31, 2024, in and for the 2009 Joliet Special Service Area
Number Seven (Park Hill Subdivision). (ORDINANCE NO. 18706)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 - Taxation Article IX. Retail 608-24
Purchase of Motor Fuel of the City of Joliet Code of
Ordinances
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Attachments: Motor Fuel Tax Ordinance
Supplemental Gasoline Table
Supplemental Diesel Table
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Pat Mudron, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #608-24: Ordinance
Amending Chapter 28 - Taxation Article IX. Retail Purchase of Motor Fuel of the
City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. (ORDINANCE NO. 18707)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution to Establish a Business Continuity Grant 610-24
Program for Chicago Street Businesses
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT_A_Business_Continuity_Grant_Guidelines_App.do
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Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #610-24: Resolution to
Establish a Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street Businesses.
(RESOLUTION NO 8095)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into 611-24
Service Agreements with Pace and Kendall County and to
Accept Grant Funds Under Title XX of the Social Security Act
(Dial-a-Ride and 511 Bus Route)
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Attachments: Resolution
2025 Pace Agreement
Kendall County Agreement
Pace 511 Route.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #611-24:
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Service Agreements with
Pace and Kendall County and to Accept Grant Funds Under Title XX of the
Social Security Act (Dial-a-Ride and 511 Bus Route). (RESOLUTION NO 8096)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
CITY MANAGER:
The City Manager congratulated the newly sworn in police officers. She highlighted the Will
County Center for Economic Development Annual Breakfast, Santa Send Off, and Holiday
Hours for City Hall. She wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe Holiday Season.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Robert Webb spoke regarding City of Joliet ordinance citation violation administrative
hearings.
Carlos Emanuel spoke regarding citations he received violating City Ordinances.
Kathy Garthus shared her distress in the passage of diesel gas tax increase and wished
everyone Merry Christmas.
Jim Rolf spoke regarding decisions made by Council and the creation of a Comprehensive
Plan Committee. He wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Karl Ferrell spoke regarding excessive force, necessary mending between the community and
police, and creation of a citizen's review board.
A resident spoke regarding a Joliet Patch Police Department related article.
Marzell Richardson thanked all those involved in Council Memo #610-24: Resolution to
Establish a Business Continuity Grant Program for Chicago Street Businesses.
Nicole Lurry spoke regarding the death of her husband Eric Lurry.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
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Councilman Cardenas encouraged everyone to support downtown businesses and wished
everyone Happy Holidays.
Councilman Clement wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Councilman Guerrero encouraged everyone to support downtown businesses. He thanked
Mrs. Lurry for coming down and concurred now is a good opportunity to bring up past
discussions and come to some conclusion to prevent it from happening again. He encouraged
everyone to spend time with their families.
Councilwoman Ibarra highlighted a ribbon cutting for Healthcare Plus. She congratulated
Denise Bara-Unland who won media person of the year from "I've Been Mended" and new
Joliet Business of the Year winner Michele Arana of Internode Greenery & Home.
Councilwoman Ibarra thanked the Joliet Police Department and Officer Monica Rodriguez
who shopped in tandem in her to make two tiny sister's dreams come true and wished
everyone a safe and Happy Holiday Season.
Councilman Mudron highlighted the Slammers' Glow Event, Library NASA exhibition Discover
Expoplanets, and wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Councilwoman Quillman informed the public of a current scam with the Water Department
taking place and thanked WJOL for helping to inform the community. She highlighted the
Zonta March against violence, swearing in of new police officers, Cathedral Area Preservation
Association meeting, Collins Street meeting, Chamber's Business After Hours event, African
American Business Association Christmas dinner and meeting, and the Santa Send Off . She
requested a moment of silence for the shooting in Madison, Wisconsin. She wished everyone
Happy Holidays.
Councilwoman Reardon congratulated Jim Ghedotte on his retirement and wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Mayor D'Arcy highlighted his participation in the radio play It's a Wonderful Life. He
encouraged everyone to spend time with family and friends and to help those that are less
fortunate. He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar
Cardenas, to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilman Larry E. Hug
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda - Final
MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY
MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS (10/1/2024 - 12/31/2024)
COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT
COUNCILMAN CESAR GUERRERO
COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG
COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA
COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON
COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN
COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON
City Manager - Beth Beatty
Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie
City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 6:30 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.
INVOCATION:
Deacon Karl Huebner, Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus, 604 N. Raynor Avenue
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
MAYOR:
Proclamation Celebrating Beacon Club's 70th Anniversary
Attachments: Beacon Club 70th Anniversary.pdf
Approver Report
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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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 City Council do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk
has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of
the Council shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.
APPOINTMENTS:
Appointment to the Arts Commission
Attachments: Appointment to the Arts Commission.pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Arts Commission
Attachments: Reappointments to the Arts Commission.pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Attachments: Reappointment to the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities
Approver Report
MAYOR PRO TEM:
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of Minutes:
Pre-Council Meeting - December 2, 2024
Council Meeting - December 3, 2024
Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2024.pdf
Council Meeting Minutes - December 3, 2024.pdf
Approver Report
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Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices to be Paid 12.17.24
Approver Report
Award of Contract for the Number 3 Blower Refurbishment at the 590-24
Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant to Air Blower Services, Inc.
in the Amount of $39,944.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for the 652 Collins Street Alley Drainage 591-24
Improvements Project to Construction by CAMCO, Inc. in the
Amount of $57,509.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Records 592-24
Department Glass Window Upgrade at the Joliet Police Station to
Clear-Armor in the Amount of $72,922.50
Attachments: Records Glass Quote
Approver Report
Request for Authorization to Upgrade the Joliet Police Department 593-24
Community Room with a New Integrated Audio-Visual System
Purchase in the Amount of $59,042.37.
Attachments: AVDG Quote
Approver Report
Purchase of One (1) New Freightliner - National Crane 8100D from 594-24
Runnion Equipment Co. in the Amount of $332,024.00, (Less a
Trade in of $75,000.00), for a Total Purchase Amount of
$257,024.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 1 for the Bluff Street Interceptor Rehabilitation 595-24
Project, to Insituform Technologies USA LLC, for a Decreased
Amount of ($54,403.25) and Final Payment No. 3 in the Amount of
$60,411.89
Attachments: Approver Report
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Approve Health Benefit Plan Options Offered to All Retirees 596-24
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
Award of Contract for the 2025 Motor Fuel Purchase to Al Warren 598-24
Oil Company Inc. in the Amount of $1,444,100.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Award of Contract for Axon AI Bundle 599-24
Attachments: Axon Amendment
Axon Draft One Quote
Approver Report
Change Order No. 5 for the Joliet Ottawa Water Main 600-24
Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp for a Decreased
Amount of ($465,768.17) and Pay Estimate No. 13 and Final in the
Amount of $1,458,013.78
Attachments: Approver Report
Change Order No. 7 for the Plainfield Road (Black-Center) Water 601-24
Main Improvements Project to Trine Construction Corp for a
Decreased Amount of ($1,305,802.22) and Pay Estimate No. 10
and Final in the Amount of $514,329.44
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
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.
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ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS:
ORDINANCES:
Ordinance Authorizing a Business Continuity Grant Program in 603-24
Conjunction with the City Center Partnership and Repealing
Ordinance No. 18569
Attachments: CCP_Business_Continuity_Ordinance.docx
EXHIBIT A: Business Impact Assistance Program - June 24,
2024 .pdf
Business Continuity Grant Memo to City of Joliet.pdf
Approver Report
Ordinance Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Real Property by 604-24
Purchase or by the Exercise of Eminent Domain
Attachments: Ordinance.docx
Approver Report
Ordinance Approving the 2025 Fiscal Year Annual Budget for the 605-24
City of Joliet, Will and Kendall Counties, Illinois.
Attachments: 2025 Budget Approval Ordinance
2025 Draft Proposed Budget 12042024
Approver Report
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 606-24
Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024,
in and for the 1996 Joliet Special Service Area Number Fourteen
(Joliet City Center)
Attachments: 2024 City Center SSA
Approver Report
Ordinance for the Levy and Assessment of Taxes for the Fiscal 607-24
Year Beginning January 1, 2024 and Ending December 31, 2024,
in and for the 2009 Joliet Special Service Area Number Seven
(Park Hill Subdivision)
Attachments: 2024 Park Hill SSA
Approver Report
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Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 - Taxation Article IX. Retail 608-24
Purchase of Motor Fuel of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
Attachments: Motor Fuel Tax Ordinance
Supplemental Gasoline Table
Supplemental Diesel Table
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution to Establish a Business Continuity Grant Program for 610-24
Chicago Street Businesses
Attachments: Resolution
EXHIBIT_A_Business_Continuity_Grant_Guidelines_App.docx
Approver Report
Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Enter Into Service 611-24
Agreements with Pace and Kendall County and to Accept Grant
Funds Under Title XX of the Social Security Act (Dial-a-Ride and
511 Bus Route)
Attachments: Resolution
2025 Pace Agreement
Kendall County Agreement
Pace 511 Route.pdf
Approver Report
CITY MANAGER:
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
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:
ADJOURNMENT:
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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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