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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, June 17, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG (5/1/2025 - 6/30/2025) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO 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 June 17, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Eric Hamilton, St. James United Body of Christ Church, 415 Parks Avenue PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas to approve Councilwoman Ibarra's attendance remotely. The vote passed with all ayes. Councilman Hug recognizes Ira Smith's passing and moment of silence in his honor Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon MAYOR: Proclamation for District 86 Forest Park Individual Education School Attachments: Proclamation for District 86 Forest Park Individual Education School.pdf Approver Report Councilman Cardenas read a proclamation honoring District 86 Forest Park Individual Education School Ryan Academic Admin spoke on the schools academic program. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve the agenda as written. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Cathy Garthus spoke about the parking ordinance and concern for its ease of use for those with disabilities. Page 1 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Resident spoke on new position discussion, in support of the position itself but the timing is not quite right. Suggests an event idea. Monica S - owner of C&C - supports regulated parking, and making it free. City Clerk Lauren O'Hara read 4 letters of support: Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce Jen Howard- support free parking ordinance Greg Peerbolte - support new position and its necessity for the City Mike Trizna - support of new position and the benefits it can bring for coordinated events Joliet Chamber of Commerce Jen Howard - wrote in support for new position 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: MAYOR PRO TEM: A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra to serve as Mayor Pro Tem for the term July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilwoman Reardon gave a brief review of CTIS meeting held June 4, 2025 Finance Councilman Mudron gave a brief review of the Finance Committee meeting held June 17, 2025 Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief review of the Public Service Committee meeting held June 16, 2025 Page 2 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Special Meeting - May 5, 2025 Council Meeting - May 6, 2025 Attachments: Special Meeting 5.5.25 Minutes.pdf Council Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2025.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices 06.17.25.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials 345-25 Purchase Order No. 3 to Traffic Control Corp in the Amount of $56,156.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the County Line Rd (Van Dyke Rd - 346-25 Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $895,000.06 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract to Videotec for Physical Access Control 347-25 Project at Fire Station One in the Amount of $34,161.00 Attachments: VideoTec- FIRE STATION 1.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Lenovo for the 2025 PC Lifecycle 348-25 Program in the Amount of $76,372.70 Attachments: Lenovo 2025 PC Lifecycle.pdf Approver Report Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the 349-25 Geotechnical Services for the Westside WWTP Expansion Project to SEECO Consultants Inc. in the Amount of $51,965.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Purchase of Replacement Sluice Gates for the 350-25 Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant from LAI & Associates Page 3 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Inc. in the Amount of $41,700.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Cost Adjustment for Thirteen (13) Navistar Chassis 351-25 Purchases from 2023 for $256,313.20 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Phase I, Phase II, and 352-25 Phase III Professional Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL to Iteris Inc. in the Amount of $149,919.73 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Well 28D 353-25 Rehabilitation Project to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $26,668.65 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 2 for Olympic Boulevard / 354-25 Houbolt Road Improvements Project - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $248,128.09 and Payment Request No. 12 & Final in the Amount of $414,880.37 Attachments: Approver Report Approve Change Order No. 3 for Olympic Boulevard 355-25 Improvements - Section No. 21-00544-00-PV to D Construction Inc., a Deduction in the Amount of ($1,809,268.20), and Payment Request No. 15 & Final in the Amount of $226,410.84 Attachments: Approver Report Approval to Upgrade Furniture (Tables, Chairs and Podium) 356-25 in the Joliet Police Department Community Room from Midwest Office Interiors in the Amount of $47,180.95 Attachments: Furniture Proposal.pdf Approver Report Approve the Payment of the 2025 Wastewater Discharge 357-25 Permit Fees to the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) in the Amount of $152,500.00 Page 4 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman 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 Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon AGENDA ITEM: Approval of New Position 359-25 Attachments: JD Director of Cultural Affairs and Special Events.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman asked City Manager what we pay City Center Partnership and what they still do - CCP is an SSA Councilman Hug asked for the total amount CCP receives - in 2024 $100,00 in tax dollars total to operate not just run event Councilman Cardenas clarifies that the SSA (CCP) pays them and only those living in the SSA paying taxes Councilwoman Ibarra spoke in support and explains those with CCP are not dedicated positions and most have other jobs - this would be a dedicated position. Councilman Clement spoke in understanding of opposition but ultimately this is a position we need so supports. Mayor D'Arcy spoke about love for the community and that while we are diverse we need to be brought together and this position will assist with community engagement. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #359-25: Approval of New Position. Page 5 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 2565 Plainfield 361-25 Road - Speed Trek Attachments: OM JOLIET OIL, INC. dba SPEED TREK - 2565 PLAINFIELD ROAD - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug spoke that this would be a convenience to people, so supports this item. A motion was made by Councilman Larry Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #361-25: Issuance of Class “CG” Liquor License at 2565 Plainfield Road - Speed Trek. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon PUBLIC HEARINGS: All evidence and testimony will be presented under oath. The petitioner will be allowed to present first. After the petitioner is completed, interested parties will be allowed to present evidence and/or cross examine the petitioner. As this hearing is legislative in nature and not administrative, an interested party shall be defined as someone who either owns property within 600 feet of the proposed development site, or a member or official representative of an affected governmental body; the remainder of those who wish to be heard shall be classified as public speakers. Interested parties will present second. Once the interested parties have completed, public speakers will be heard. These individuals are public speakers, so the applicable public speaking rules shall be in effect: Speakers should try to address all comments to the council as a whole and not to any individual member, repetitive comments are discouraged, total comment time for any one person is 4 minutes, no speaker shall engage in a debate or make direct threats or personal attacks or be uncivil or abusive, disruptive behavior by the members of the public will not be tolerated, and the presiding officer may limit irrelevant, immaterial, or inappropriate comments or statements. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: ORDINANCES: Ordinances Associated with 1507 E. Cass Street 363-25 Page 6 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit Residence, an R-3 (One-and Two-Family Residential) Use, in the R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1507 E. Cass Street (ZBA 2025-09) Ordinance Repealing a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Pizza Business, a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Use, in an R-2A Zoning District, Located at 1507 E. Cass Street (ZBA 1995-48) Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2025-09 (1507 E. Cass).docx Ordinance VOU Repeal 1507 E. Cass Street.doc ZBA Staff Report Packet.pdf ZBA Meeting Minutes - 05.15.2025 Approver Report Councilman Hug asked Councilman Cardenas opinion - he supports A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #363-25: Ordinances Associated with 1507 E. Cass Street Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit Residence, an R-3 (One-and Two-Family Residential) Use, in the R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 1507 E. Cass Street (ZBA 2025-09) (Ordinance 18759) Ordinance Repealing a Variation of Use to Allow the Continuation of an Existing Pizza Business, a B-1 (Neighborhood Business) Use, in an R-2A Zoning District, Located at 1507 E. Cass Street (ZBA 1995-48) (Ordinance 18760) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article II of the City of 364-25 Joliet Code of Ordinances to Establish 2 Hour Free Street Parking, Weekdays 7 A.M. - 7 P.M., in Zones A, B and C in the Downtown Area Page 7 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Attachments: Parking Ordinance updated 6-6-25.docx Parking Zone Map 2025 final version.pdf Approver Report Councilman Clement thanked Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works for completing this project. Councilman Hug addressed Greg Ruddy about being in spot for shorter than two hours and being able to come back - there may be issues with when vehicles are time stamped A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #364-25: Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article II of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to Establish 2 Hour Free Street Parking, Weekdays 7 A.M. - 7 P.M., in Zones A, B and C in the Downtown Area (Ordinance 18761) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Adamic 365-25 Lane to Walter Adamic Lane (between Ruth Fitzgerald Drive and Frank Turk Drive) (SN-1-25) Attachments: Ordinance Street Name Change SN-1-25 Plan Commission Staff Report Packet SN-1-25 Plan Commission Minutes 05-15-25 Approver Report Councilman Hug recommends notify those that live on the street about the street name change - we have sent letters. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #365-25: Ordinance Approving a Street Name Change for Adamic Lane to Walter Adamic Lane (between Ruth Fitzgerald Drive and Frank Turk Drive) (SN-1-25) (Ordinance 18762) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of 367-25 Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Kankakee County Emergency Telephone Board (KanComm) Attachments: Resolution TCAT MOU with KanComm.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #367-25: Resolution Authorizing the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Kankakee County Emergency Telephone Board (KanComm) (Resolution 8150) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for 368-25 Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services for the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Councilman Hug clarifies this is a housekeeping item A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #368-25: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Engineering Services for the Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-00-TL (Resolution 8151) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 369-25 Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase C Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-05-TL in the Amount of $1,200,000.00 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #369-25: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the Advanced Traffic Management System - Phase C Project - MFT Section No. 21-00546-05-TL in the Amount of $1,200,000.00 (Resolution 8152) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the 370-25 County Line Road (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR in the Amount of $895,000.06 Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #370-25: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Bond Funds for the County Line Road (Van Dyke Rd - Kennedy Dr) Roadway Improvements Project - MFT Section No. 24-00569-00-WR in the Amount of $895,000.06 (Resolution 8153) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Funds and 371-25 Approving a Request for Expenditure / Authorization of Page 10 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Rebuild Illinois Funds in the amount of $420,000.00 for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 11-00443-00-BR Attachments: Resolution PG 1 BLR09150_Garnsey Ave ovr Spring Crk_Req Auth of Rebuild Funds.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #371-25: Resolution Appropriating Rebuild Illinois Funds and Approving a Request for Expenditure / Authorization of Rebuild Illinois Funds in the amount of $420,000.00 for the Construction of the Garnsey Avenue Bridge over Spring Creek Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 11-00443-00-BR (Resolution 8154) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding with the 372-25 Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) and Emerald Drive Attachments: Resolution Letter of Understanding.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug explains this item is common practice A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #372-25: Resolution Approving a Letter of Understanding with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Maintenance of Traffic Signals at IL Route 53 (Chicago Street) and Emerald Drive (Resolution 8155) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 11 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for 373-25 621 Wheeler Avenue for the IDOT 62R-22 Contract I-80 and Center Street Interchange Attachments: Resolution 621 Wheeler Easement Agreement & Exhibit.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #373-25: Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for 621 Wheeler Avenue for the IDOT 62R-22 Contract I-80 and Center Street Interchange (Resolution 8156) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon CITY MANAGER: The City Manager thanks the Fire Department for their action with the recent fires. Congratulates the 11 recruits from the Fire Academy Construction updates given Staff emergency response training and promotes CERT program Bridge updates given Event updates - thanked those who coordinated and worked IHSA PUBLIC COMMENTS: Vicki Sanchez, others - spoke on behalf of CCP, that they are an unpaid board, and that funds are from the SSA, spoke about the grants they coordinated and events they host . Michella Arana - business owner Chicago Street Markets - spoke in support of the new position and its approval Ryan - spoke on Young developers program, in support of creating something to facilitate conversations about development in the City Diane Matter - spoke regarding annexations and that they can be changed to adapt to the needs of the community - urges to revise the annexation of the area around Love's Truck stop Peggy Randall - spoke in gratitude for the Joliet Police Department and their professionalism daily but especially at the protest Saturday. Page 12 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 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: Councilwoman Reardon - thank you to all of our First Responders, congratulates Craig Smith on his retirement Councilman Quillman - congratulates Craig Smith on his retirement, spoke on multiple events attended - Cathedral area meeting, concerns on price raises from Nicor and Comed, congratulates graduates from Fire Academy, congratulates great niece on the birth of their baby boy. Councilman Mudron - mentions Taste of Joliet this weekend Friday-Sunday at Memorial Stadium. Councilman Moreno - have a safe, fun time at the Taste of Joliet, stay safe in heat and watch out for your pets Councilwoman Ibarra - second district advisory meeting went very well, thanks for all those who participated, thanks Council for allowing her to remotely attend the meeting Councilman Hug - spoke about his reasoning and philosophy for his opposition for the new position that passed tonight Councilman Clement - encourages resident to support the Taste of Joliet Councilman Cardenas - supports the Taste of Joliet, and be safe in the hot weather, Slammers Hispanic heritage night Saturday Mayor D'Arcy - touched on events attended recently, recognizes the Fire Academy graduates, shredding even June 27th at Joliet Memorial Stadium, recognizes June 19, Juneteenth CLOSED SESSION: PERSONNEL: The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(1)). COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: Collective negotiating matters and salary schedules for one or more classes of City employees (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(2)). LAND ACQUISITION or CONVEYANCE: The purchase or lease of real property for the use of the City, including whether a particular parcel should be acquired, or the setting of a price for the sale or lease of property owned by the City (5ILCS 5/120/2(c)(5,6)). PENDING or THREATENED LITIGATION: A pending legal action against, affecting or on behalf of the City or a similar legal action that is probable or imminent (5 ILCS 5/120/2(c)(11)). Page 13 of 14 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final June 17, 2025 A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to enter into closed session to discuss personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition or conveyance, pending or threatened litigation after which the meeting will be adjourned . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Live, online streaming of Regular City Council and Pre-Council meetings is now available at www.joliet.gov. Videos and agenda packets can be accessed by clicking on the Meetings & Agendas link at the center of the home page for "Joliet City Council E-Agenda & Streaming Video." The new page includes archived footage and interactive agendas available for the public to view at their convenience. Page 14 of 14