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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 18, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT (1/1/2025 - 3/31/2025) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS 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 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Page 1 of 1 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 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: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. MAYOR: APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council Memo #207-25: Resolution to Deny Transfer of Class “B” Liquor License at 926 Gardner Street - Tony Bar & Grill from the Agenda. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Mayor D'Arcy exited the meeting at approximately 6:36 p.m. Maria Lech and Ms. Lech's friend spoke regarding Council Memo #211-25: Ordinances Associated with Prairie Landing Subdivision and salvaging trees along her property. The Interim Corporation Counsel confirmed the City is not a part of Ms. Lech's litigation and Council has the right to approve the proposed Prairie Landing Subdivision. Steve Bauer, Attorney on behalf of the Petitioner, explained the portion of the proposed development near Ms. Lech's property is excluded from the land area to be developed for the Prairie Landing Subdivision. A brief discussion was held regarding Ms. Lech's litigation and the preservation and planting of trees in the area of her property. Page 1 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Mayor D'Arcy reentered the meeting at approximately 6:51 p.m. Joe Jenkins spoke regarding truck traffic issues on Millsdale Road. A brief discussion was held regarding ongoing litigation regarding Millsdale Road. APPOINTMENTS: Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals Attachments: Appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman requested training for new appointments to the Zoning Board. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to appoint Jesse Stiff to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Diversity & Community Relations Councilman Guerrero gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the March 17, 2025 Diversity & Community Relations Committee meeting. A brief discussion was held regarding CDBG funding and available training for the application process. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5697?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the March 18, 2025 Finance Committee meeting. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5690?view_id=6&redirect=true Page 2 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview and explanation of the items discussed at the March 17, 2025 Public Service Committee meeting. Councilwoman Reardon highlighted the traffic signal control material contract. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5686?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Pre-Council Meeting - March 3, 2025 Council Meeting - March 4, 2025 Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - March 3, 2025.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - March 4, 2025.pdf Invoices to be paid Attachments: Invoices 03.18.25.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Public Works Landscape 184-25 Restoration Program to Allied Landscaping Corporation in the Amount of $50,201.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the Lois Place Lift Station 185-25 Rehabilitation Project to Airy’s Inc. in the Amount of $949,849.00 and Amendment No. 1 for Construction Engineering Services to Trotter and Associates Inc. in the Amount of $94,950.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials 186-25 Purchase Order No. 1 to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $228,214.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials 187-25 Purchase Order No. 2 to Traffic Control Corporation in the Amount of $72,735.00 Page 3 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract Extension for the 2023-2027 Landscape 188-25 Maintenance Services (Utilities) Program to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping in the Amount of $133,877.71 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program - 189-25 MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $286,532.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Purchase 190-25 and Installation of the Audio System Upgrade Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Visua in the Amount of $161,770.97 Attachments: Visua Proposal_Joliet_Slammers_P-2179_Full Audio Renovation.pdf Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Purchase 191-25 and Installation of the Structural Painting Project at Joliet Slammers Stadium to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the Amount of $277,250.00. Attachments: Cosgrove Steel Painting.pdf Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Purchase 192-25 and Installation of Four 7.5-ton Roof Top Units for Union Station to Anchor Mechanical Inc. in the Amount of $77,996.00. Attachments: City of Joliet Union Station Replacement of 4 7.5 Ton Trane RTU's 020524.pdf Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Purchase 193-25 and Installation of the Elevator Modernization Project at Union Station to American Hoist & Manlift Inc. in the Amount of $101,385.00. Attachments: Modernization Proposal #2.pdf Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for Safety Consulting 194-25 Services to Sheffield Safety & Loss Control LLC in the Page 4 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Amount of $485,675.00 Attachments: Sheffield PSA 2025 Combined.pdf Approver Report Professional Services Agreement for the Meter Asset 195-25 Management Program to Core & Main LP in the Amount of $469,727.00 Attachments: Agreement for Professional Services -Xylem Vue.pdf Approver Report Purchase of ISCO Flow Metering Equipment from Gasvoda & 196-25 Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $46,384.00 Attachments: Approver Report Purchase of a Tactical Combat Casualty Care Simulator 197-25 (TCCCMan) from North American Rescue in the Amount of $28,781.04 Attachments: TCCMan Training Simulator Quote- Approver Report Amendment No. 2 for the Phase I Engineering Services for 198-25 the Theodore Street over Rock Run Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 19-00522-00-BR to Ciorba Group, a Deduction in the Amount of ($13,309.56), and Payment Request No. 20 and Final in the Amount of $2,939.09 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 1 for the Spring Creek Phase 1 Water Main 199-25 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. in the Amount of $153,675.21 Attachments: Approver Report Change Order No. 2 for the Collins Street Water Main 200-25 Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction, Inc. for a Decreased Amount of ($523,574.56) and Pay Estimate No. 8 and Final in the Amount of $1,024,211.90 Attachments: Approver Report Electric Supply Auction and Authorization to Select Low 201-25 Bidder Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved Page 5 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 A motion was made by Councilman Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Hug, to approve all said Consent Agenda Items. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract for Heggie Park Phase 1 Water Main 203-25 Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $7,895,977.38 Attachments: 2025 WM Project Locations Heggie Park Phase 1.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #203-25: Award of Contract for Heggie Park Phase 1 Water Main Improvements Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $7,895,977.38. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement 204-25 for the 2026 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed Design Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $1,292,000.00 Attachments: 2026 WM Project Locations.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #204-25: Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Water Main Rehabilitation Program for Detailed Design Services to Baxter & Woodman Inc. in the Amount of $1,292,000.00. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 6 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Authorization to Fund Predevelopment Loan Draw 11 to 205-25 Riverwalk Homes LLC in the amount of $598,665.91 Attachments: 20250312 Riverwalk Homes OSS Pre Dev-Draw 11 R1 Package.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #205-25: Authorization to Fund Predevelopment Loan Draw 11 to Riverwalk Homes LLC in the amount of $598,665.91. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Abstain: Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Resolution to Deny Transfer of Class “B” Liquor License at 207-25 926 Gardner Street - Tony Bar & Grill Attachments: TONY BAR & GRILL - 926 GARDNER STREET- RESOLUTION TO DENY.pdf TONY BAR & GRILL - 926 GARDNER STREET - ORDER TO DENY.pdf TONY BAR & GRILL - 926 GARDNER STREET - LIQUOR FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report The City Clerk stated this item was previously removed from the Agenda. COUNCIL MEMO #207-25: Resolution to Deny Transfer of Class “B” Liquor License at 926 Gardner Street - Tony Bar & Grill was removed from the agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Public Hearing for the Substantial Amendment to Program 209-25 Year 2024 Annual Action Plan (CDBG) Page 7 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report The City Clerk advised that this is a Public Hearing so any public comments would be in order at this time. No public comments were made, therefore, the City Clerk closed the Public Hearing. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with Prairie Landing Subdivision: 211-25 Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Prairie Landing Subdivision (PUD-12-24) Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 17.9 Acres Located at 2200 Essington Road from R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) and B-3 (General Business) to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning (Z-3-24) Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary PUD Prairie Landing PUD-12-24 Plat - Preliminary PUD Prairie Landing PUD-12-24 Exhibit A - Elevations PUD-12-24 Exhibit A - Floor Plans PUD-12-24 Ordinance - Zoning Reclassification 2200 Essington Rd Z-3-24 Zoning Exhibit Z-3-24 Park District Agreement Letter PUD-12-24 Preliminary Landscape Plan PUD-12-24 Phasing, Financial, Marketing Plan PUD-12-24 Illustrative Site Plan PUD-12-24 Maps PUD-12-24 Z-3-24 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet PUD-12-24 Z-3-24 Plan Commission Minutes 12-19-24 Public Comments 1-8 PUD-12-24 Z-3-24 Public Comment 9 PUD-12-24 Z-3-24 Approver Report Mayor D'Arcy exited the meeting at approximately 7:19 p.m. Councilman Hug and Mr. Bauer further discussed trees in the proposed Prairie Landing development. Page 8 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Councilman Hug clarified Mayor D'Arcy's vested interest in the land purchased by the developer for Prairie Landing Subdivision from Westside Joliet Real Estate, LLC. Mayor D'Arcy reentered the meeting at approximately 7:22 p.m. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #211-25: Ordinances Associated with Prairie Landing Subdivision: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development of Prairie Landing Subdivision (PUD-12-24) (ORDINANCE NO. 18729) Ordinance Approving the Reclassification of 17.9 Acres Located at 2200 Essington Road from R-4 (Multi-Family Residential) and B-3 (General Business) to R-2 (Single-Family Residential) Zoning (Z-3-24). (ORDINANCE NO. 18730) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Recused: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Ordinances Associated with the Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 212-25 Resubdivision: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 Resubdivision (P-1-25) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 Resubdivision (FP-1-25) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 Resubdivision (RP-1-25) Page 9 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Attachments: Ordinance - Preliminary Plat Preliminary Plat Ordinance - Final Plat Final Plat Ordinance - Recording Plat Recording Plat Zoning Map Aerial map Plan Commission Staff Report Packet Plan Commission Meeting Minutes - 02.20.2025.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #212-25: Ordinances Associated with the Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 Resubdivision: Ordinance Approving the Preliminary Plat of Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 Resubdivision (P-1-25) (ORDINANCE NO. 18731) Ordinance Approving the Final Plat of Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 Resubdivision (FP-1-25) (ORDINANCE NO. 18732) Ordinance Approving the Recording Plat of Rock Run Crossings Lot 1 Resubdivision (RP-1-25) (ORDINANCE NO. 18733) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Ordinance Repealing Designation of Whitney Terrace 213-25 Subdivision as a Local Historic District Attachments: ORD_Repeal Designation of Whitney Terrace Subdivision as the Whitney Terrace Local Historic District.doc JHPC 2-26-25 Minutes.pdf LHD-1-2025 Staff Report Packet.pdf Approver Report A brief discussion was held regarding the burden placed on the homeowners to replicate the historical features when renovating their Whitney Terrace homes. Page 10 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #213-25: Ordinance Repealing Designation of Whitney Terrace Subdivision as a Local Historic District. (ORDINANCE NO. 18734) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget 214-25 of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year (2024 Projects Funded in 2025) Attachments: Ordinance for Master Budget Amendment.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #214-25: Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year (2024 Projects Funded in 2025). (ORDINANCE NO. 18735) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Ordinance Authorizing the City of Joliet to Borrow Funds 215-25 from the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program for Joliet Water System Improvements Required for Implementation of the Alternative Water Source Program Attachments: debt_authorizing_ordinance_joliet_20250305.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #215-25: Ordinance Authorizing the City of Joliet to Borrow Funds from the IEPA Public Water Supply Loan Program for Joliet Water System Improvements Required for Implementation of the Alternative Water Source Program. (ORDINANCE NO. 18736) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 11 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Accepting the $1,900,000.00 Legislative 217-25 Pass-Through from the State of Illinois to Fund the Community Mental Health Program Attachments: Resolution Legislative Pass-Through Contract Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #217-25: Resolution Accepting the $1,900,000.00 Legislative Pass-Through from the State of Illinois to Fund the Community Mental Health Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 8111) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an 218-25 Agreement for the Lease of a City-Owned Parcel at the Southeast Corner of I-55 and Caton Farm Road for Farming Attachments: Resolution Land Lease Agreement (SE Corner of I-55 Caton Farm Road) 2025-2028_clean_01.15.2025 Exhibit A Land Use & Economic Development Minutes_01.22.2025.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #218-25: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement for the Lease of a City-Owned Parcel at the Southeast Corner of I-55 and Caton Farm Road for Farming. (RESOLUTION NO. 8112) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 12 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of 219-25 Transportation for the I-80 (Ridge Road - US Route 30) Improvement Project (PINs 30-07-15-307-003, 30-07-15-307-004, 30-07-15-307-005) Attachments: Resolution 1. 500-504 Chicago Street Affidavit of Title.pdf 2. 500-504 Chicago Street Alta.pdf 3. 500-504 Chicago Street Temporary Easement.pdf 4. 500-504 Chicago Street Permanent Easement.pdf 5. 500-504 Chicago Street Easement Plat.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #219-25: Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 (Ridge Road - US Route 30) Improvement Project (PINs 30-07-15-307-003, 30-07-15-307-004, 30-07-15-307-005). (RESOLUTION NO. 8113) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of 220-25 Transportation for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Replacement Project (PIN 30-07-16-422-001 and PIN 30-07-16-430-008) Attachments: Resolution Resolution-1P1023.pdf 1P10122PE.pdf 1P10122TE.pdf 1P10123PE.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #220-25: Resolution Page 13 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Granting Easements to the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Replacement Project: (PIN 30-07-16-430-008 - RESOLUTION NO. 8114) (PIN 30-07-16-422-001 - RESOLUTION NO. 8115) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate from 221-25 Larkin Professional Centre LLC (Partial PIN 30-07-06-422-013-0000) for the Lois Place Lift Station Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $22,500.00 Attachments: Resolution 240228_LOIS PLACE SUBPLAT.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #221-25: Resolution Authorizing Acquisition of Real Estate from Larkin Professional Centre LLC (Partial PIN 30-07-06-422-013-0000) for the Lois Place Lift Station Rehabilitation Project in the Amount of $22,500.00. (RESOLUTION NO. 8116) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 222-25 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #222-25: Resolution Appropriating Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST. (RESOLUTION NO. 8117) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 14 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 223-25 Agency Low Interest Loan L176076 for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Program Attachments: Resolution Joliet-6076-Loan Agreement-3-5-2025.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #223-25: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176076 for the 2025 Water Main Replacement Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 8118) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 224-25 Agency Low Interest Loan L176079 for the 2025 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Attachments: Resolution Joliet-L176079-Loan Agreement-3-5-2025.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #224-25: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176079 for the 2025 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program. (RESOLUTION NO. 8119) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Page 15 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as 225-25 Surplus Attachments: Resolution SURPLUS LIST 02-2025.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #225-25: Resolution Declaring Certain City of Joliet Property as Surplus. (RESOLUTION NO. 8120) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas CITY MANAGER: The City Manager gave a brief update on downtown construction and highlighted the Working Women luncheon celebrating Women's History Month. PUBLIC COMMENTS: John Sheridan spoke regarding term limits for elected officials and the City's ethics ordinance. Trista Brown spoke regarding a grant for the southside of Chicago Street and requested the City utilize the funds to keep the ancestry and legacy of African-American people alive in that area of Joliet. Chris Knight inquired about the upcoming non-profit workshop and concurred with Ms. Brown concerning keeping the legacy and contributions of American-Americans alive. Willie Sellers spoke regarding getting term limits on the ballot. Brian Bettenhausen spoke regarding his inability to have access to water. Dr. Glenda Wright-McCullum spoke in favor of term limits for Council members. A resident spoke regarding garbage collection issues. MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilman Clement highlighted parking issues, taking care of entryways and weeds with warmer weather coming, and utilizing caution while crews repair pothole. He thanked the Joliet Pipes and Drums for promoting the City. At Councilman Guerrero's request, the City Manager explained the Public Hearing for Council Page 16 of 17 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 18, 2025 Memo #209-25: Public Hearing for the Substantial Amendment to Program Year 2024 Annual Action Plan (CDBG) not requiring a vote. He also requested a moment of silence for the Alvarado family. Councilman Hug explained many agenda items are discussed in greater detail at the Pre-Council/workshop meetings held on Mondays prior to the Council meetings and highlighted the Feast of St. Joseph. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked Lauren O'Hara for her availability. She concurred with term limits for the City Council and with Ms. Brown to utilize grant funding to bring black history back to the area. Councilwoman Quillman congratulated the JCA Wrestling Team and Grace Laird on her third place State finish. Councilwoman Reardon highlighted the Community Emergency Response Team. She congratulated Patrick Schumacher on his promotion to Sergeant. Mayor D'Arcy thanked residents for their input. He highlighted the Great Teachers Banquet, his invite to speak at the Joliet Rotary Club, upcoming State of the City address, Second Annual K-9 for Veteran's Gala, and Councilman Cardenas missing the Council meeting to receive the Marx Gibson Community Leadership Award at the Jacob Henry Mansion. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Cesar Cardenas Page 17 of 17