City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, July 1, 2025 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA (7/1/2025 - 9/30/2025) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG 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 July 1, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Kurt Hoover, Messiah Lutheran Church, 40 Houbolt Road, Joliet PLEDGE TO THE FLAG: ROLL CALL: Present: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. PRESENTATION: MAYOR: Proclamation to Recognize the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Attachments: Proclamation Recognizing the 35th Anniversary of Americans with the Disability Act .pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman presented the Proclamation Recognizing the 35th Anniversary of the ADA Proclamation for Paraclete Ministries Attachments: Proclamation for Paraclete Ministries .pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra presented the Proclamation Recognizing Paraclete Ministries 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Page 1 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Damon Zdunich - spoke on the 44 contract residency requirement, in support of requiring firefighters staying residents Tom Knorr - longtime resident and business owner, spoke on the ordinance amending packaged liquor sales after midnight and its negative effect of businesses and their employees Larry Crawford - spoke on the Public Hearing, and asking for funding to have a public swimming pool on the East Side from the CDBG funding. 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: COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Diversity & Community Relations Councilwoman Ibarra gave a brief mention of the Diversity & Community Relations meeting that was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Cardenas gave a brief overview of the Land Use & Economic Development meeting held June 30, 2025. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5820?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Assets Councilwoman Ibarra gave a brief overview of the Public Assets meeting that was held June 26, 2025. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5819?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave a brief overview of the Public Safety meeting held July 1, 2025. Public Service Councilman Hug gave an overview of the Public Service Meeting held on June 30, 2025. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5822?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Page 2 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices 07.01.25.pdf Approver Report Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the District 376-25 Metered Area Design and Implementation Project to Cavanaugh & Associates PA in the Amount of $155,428.70 Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the District Metered Area Design and Implementation Project to Cavanaugh & Associates PA in the Amount of $155,428.70 Attachments: Cavanaugh Proposal, 2025 DMA Detailed Design.pdf Approver Report Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 377-25 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $114,100.00 Approval of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $114,100.00 Attachments: Agreement for Professional Services - Joliet 2026 Sewer & Lateral Rehab Programs with proposal.pdf Approver Report Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services 378-25 Agreement for On-call Wastewater Treatment Engineering on behalf of Strand Assoc Inc. in the Amount of $30,000.00 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for On-call Wastewater Treatment Engineering on behalf of Strand Assoc Inc. in the Amount of $30,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Garnsey Park Phase 379-25 5B Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Construction by Camco, Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($6,757.66) Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Garnsey Park Phase 5B Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Construction by Camco, Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($6,757.66) Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Varnado Park Water 380-25 Main Improvements Project on behalf of Steve Spiess Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($807,418.80) Page 3 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Varnado Park Water Main Improvements Project on behalf of Steve Spiess Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($807,418.80) Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Payment to Locality Media, Inc., a/k/a First Due, 381-25 for Web Based Fire Inspection Services in the Amount of $112,793.51 Approval of Payment to Locality Media, Inc., a/k/a First Due, for Web Based Fire Inspection Services in the Amount of $112,793.51 Attachments: First Due Invoice 2025.pdf Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting 383-25 and Broker Services to Marsh McLennan Agency, in the Amount of $83,600 Award of Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting and Broker Services to Marsh McLennan Agency, in the Amount of $83,600 Attachments: Approver Report Councilman Hug clarifies that this is not a new service, that we bid out and awarded appropriately A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #383-25: Award of Contract for Comprehensive Benefit Consulting and Broker Services to Marsh McLennan Agency, in the Amount of $83,600 The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron 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. Public Hearing for the Community Development Block Grant 385-25 - Consolidated Plan 2025-2029 and Program Year 2025 Annual Action Plan 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: Ordinance Amending Section 4-15, Ceasing the Issuance of 387-25 New Class A Liquor Licenses and Changing Class upon Transfer Ordinance Amending Section 4-15, Ceasing the Issuance of New Class A Liquor Licenses and Changing Class upon Transfer Attachments: Class A Liquor License Ordinance.docx Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman moves to defer to the next regularly scheduled meeting - seconded by Councilman Moreno Councilwoman Quillman asked to table the item, requesting to speak to the 28 business owners that currently have it. Page 5 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 Mayor D'Arcy asked Chief Evans to explain the negative things that this has allowed Councilwoman Ibarra - spoke in support of the items passing, about the bar that is an issue and it being a safety issue. Councilwoman Reardon spoke about many people expressing their confusion pertaining to this item. Councilman Hug asks for clarification on the situation Mr. Knorr spoke on Councilman Clement spoke about his time as an officer and that this ordinance is not the answer to the issues present at the bars. Councilman Cardenas spoke in support on this item A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #387-25: Ordinance Amending Section 4-15, Ceasing the Issuance of New Class A Liquor Licenses and Changing Class upon Transfer (Ordinance 18765) The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug and Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Agreement with 389-25 Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Agreement with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 Attachments: Resolution IGA between Plainfield Consolidated School District.pdf.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #389-25: Resolution Approving Intergovernmental Agreement with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District 202 (Resolution 8157) Page 6 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an 390-25 Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Fire Department Cares Foundation, Inc Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Fire Department Cares Foundation, Inc Attachments: Resolution Agreement with Joliet Fire Department Cares Foundation.docx Approver Report Councilman Hug thanks the Joliet Fire Department for stepping up. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #390-25: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of an Agreement between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Fire Department Cares Foundation, Inc (Resolution 8158) 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 0.019-Acre Portion 391-25 of Old Castle Road as Public Right-of-Way Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 0.019-Acre Portion of Old Castle Road as Public Right-of-Way Attachments: Resolution Plat of Dedication 2025-06-05.pdf Deed R2022024626.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #391-25: Resolution Approving the Dedication of a 0.019-Acre Portion of Old Castle Road as Public Right-of-Way (Resolution 8159) Page 7 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Juan Moreno, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Recused: Mayor Terry D'Arcy Resolution Accepting Sponsorship Agreement with Pabst 392-25 Brewing Company, LLC Resolution Accepting Sponsorship Agreement with Pabst Brewing Company, LLC Attachments: Resolution JS Sponsorship Agreement.6.11.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #392-25: Resolution Accepting Sponsorship Agreement with Pabst Brewing Company, LLC (Resolution 8160) 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding 393-25 Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Community Baseball and Entertainment LLC dba the Joliet Slammers Baseball Club Related to Slammers Stadium Field Netting Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Community Baseball and Entertainment LLC dba the Joliet Slammers Baseball Club Related to Slammers Stadium Field Netting Attachments: Resolution.docx Slammers Netting MOU.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #393-25: Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and Joliet Community Baseball and Entertainment LLC dba the Joliet Slammers Baseball Club Related to Slammers Stadium Field Netting (Resolution 8161) Page 8 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the 394-25 Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IAFF Local 44 Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IAFF Local 44 Attachments: Resolution 2025-2028 Local 44 CBA.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug spoke in support but did not like the lack of residency. Councilman Clement spoke in support but did not like the lack of residency. Councilman Moreno spoke in support but did not like the lack of residency. Mayor D'Arcy spoke on the residency requirement active until 2030 and can be revisited then. Spoke that removing this will bring people into Joliet to fill jobs. Councilwoman Reardon spoke on the lack of applicants the Fire Department is receiving and in support of the contract. Councilwoman Ibarra spoke in support of the item. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #394-25: Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IAFF Local 44 (Resolution 8162) 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation 395-25 for SSG. Jose Dueñez Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for SSG. Jose Page 9 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 Dueñez Attachments: Resolution Approver Report Mayor D'Arcy spoke about SSG Jose Duenez honoring all he did and shared that the street dedication will be Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11 am at the corner or Wilson and Albert Ave. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Ceasr Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #395-25: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for SSG. Jose Dueñez (Resolution 8163) 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron CITY MANAGER: The City Manager gave a report of happenings in the City of Joliet, including updates on downtown construction, bridge updates, congratulated the Joliet Park District on the Taste of Joliet, wished everyone a safe and Happy 4th of July. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Trista Brown - introduced a family regarding a missing person Foster Gordon - multiple family members spoke asking for support Trista Brown - spoke on legal claim regarding Cass Street bridge car damage due to water project Melvin - spoke on the large pot hole on Cass Street Christine Johnson - spoke regarding the Old Joliet Prison's and her love for it's history - and her issues with the management, asking to be allowed back to visit. Diane Matter - spoke on the negativity of Love's Truck Stop MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: Page 10 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 Councilwoman Reardon - Happy Birthday to her husband Mike and have a Happy 4th Councilwoman Quillman - Happy Birthday to Mike, safe 4th of July, and watch your pets during the 4th Councilman Moreno - Happy Birthday to Mike, have a Happy 4th of July, watch out for your pets as well Councilwoman Ibarra - Happy Birthday to Mike, thanked those on Council who stood with District 5 on a safety issue, God Bless America Councilman Hug - spoke on celebrating our independence but to do so safely Councilman Clement - Happy Birthday to Mike Councilman Cardenas - Happy Birthday Mike, and have a safe 4th of July Mayor D'Arcy - Happy Birthday to Mike, spoke about multiple events he attended, Tomorrow Starts Today in partnership with Give Back of Lockport, Chamber of Commerce Legislative breakfast, CED breakfast, celebrated Double J's 25th anniversary with Councilwoman Quillman, Councilman Clement joined him in visiting Monroe Truck who will bring more jobs to the City, met with Larry Walsh for the shredding event, Kiwanis Club meeting as well, have a Hayppy and Safe 4th of July CLOSED SESSION to discuss the following subjects: 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)). A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement 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, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 11 of 12 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final July 1, 2025 Absent: Councilman Pat Mudron This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. 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 12 of 12