City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoliet, IL · July 15, 2025
Minutes
City of Joliet
150 West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, July 15, 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 15, 2025
Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov.
INVOCATION:
Pastor Robinson led us in the invocation and Pledge to the Flag
Pastor De'Andre Robinson, New Beginnings Christ Church
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, Councilman Pat
Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie.
PRESENTATION:
Joliet Comprehensive Plan - Status Update: Presented by
Jayne Bernhard, Planning Director
Attachments: Approver Report
Jayne Bernhard, Planning Director , gave a brief status update regarding the
Joliet Comprehensive Plan.
Councilwoman Ibarra suggests these events happen on the East Side and Far
West.
Mayor D'Arcy reminded everyone this is the first Comprehensive Plan in 60
years and public participation is vital.
MAYOR:
Proclamation Recognizing Joliet Central's Junior Reserve
Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
Attachments: Proclamation - JROTC.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Moreno presented a Proclamation Recognizing Joliet Central's
Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC)
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar
Cardenas to approve the Agenda as written with the following change: Remove Council
Memo # 397-25 Award a Business Continuity Grant for the Total Amount of $33,033.88 to
Chicago Street Pub from Consent Agenda to be voted on separately
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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:
Eric Moon - thanked everyone for the consideration of being appointed to the Tree Advisory
Board, and mentions his intentions once there.
Robert Morris - RTA representative spoke in support of the ETOD Plan, thanking the Mayor,
Councilman Cardenas and Jayne Bernhard
Jessica Wimbley - spoke on behalf of Senator Rachel Ventura on requiring residency
requirements for those who work for the City .
Rita Slattery - spoke on still requiring the residency law in contracts.
Joe Fontana - owner of Fry the Coop, thanked for the support during the soft opening and
working with us to get up and running.
Damon Zdunich - spoke on keeping residency requirements for firefighters and offered
recommendations to foster more applicants within the City.
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 Tree Advisory Board
Attachments: Appointment to the Tree Advisory Board .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to appoint Eric J. Moon to the Tree Advisory
Board.
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
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Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to reappoint Ron Romero to the Joliet Arts
Commission.
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
Appointment to the Joliet Arts Commission
Attachments: Appointment to the Joliet Arts Commission .pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to appoint Julia Russotti to replace Vince Logan
to the Joliet Arts Commission.
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:
Finance
Councilman Mudron gave a brief overview of the Finance Committee meeting held July 15,
2025 in Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5840?view_id=6&redirect=true
Public Service
Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service meeting held July 14, 2025 in
Council Chambers.
Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5833?view_id=6&redirect=true
CONSENT AGENDA:
Invoices to be Paid
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Attachments: Invoices 07.15.25.pdf
Approver Report
Award of Contract for DACRA Software Renewal 396-25
Award of Contract for DACRA Software Renewal
Attachments: DACRA Renewal 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Award a Business Continuity Grant for the Total Amount of 397-25
$33,033.88 to Chicago Street Pub
Award a Business Continuity Grant for the Total Amount of $33,033.88 to
Chicago Street Pub
Attachments: Approver Report
Councilman Clement spoke briefly on what this item entails.
Mayor D'Arcy spoke in support on Chicago Street Pub's long standing business
in downtown Joliet and what they struggled with during the renovations
downtown.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #397-25: Award a
Business Continuity Grant for the Total Amount of $33,033.88 to Chicago Street
Pub.
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, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilman Larry E. Hug
Approval of Purchase of One (1) HazMat Specific Truck 398-25
Assembly from Marshall Chevrolet for the Fire Department
Haz-Mat Team in an Amount not to Exceed $86,000.00
Approval of Purchase of One (1) HazMat Specific Truck Assembly from Marshall
Chevrolet for the Fire Department Haz-Mat Team in an Amount not to Exceed
$86,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Lift Station 399-25
Replacement Program - Benton Lift Station and Greenfield
Lift Station on behalf of Airy’s Construction Inc. for a
Deduction in the Amount of ($9,884.33) and Payment No. 5
and Final in the Amount of $161,877.02
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Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Lift Station Replacement Program
- Benton Lift Station and Greenfield Lift Station on behalf of Airy’s Construction
Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($9,884.33) and Payment No. 5 and Final
in the Amount of $161,877.02
Attachments: Approver Report
Consent Agenda Items Approved
A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri
Reardon to approve said Consent Agenda items: Council Memo 396-25, 398-25 through
399-25.
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
AGENDA ITEM:
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Dekalb Street / Dora 401-25
Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 22-00549-00-FP
to of Austin Tyler Construction Inc., for a Deduction in the
Amount of ($24,552.88) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and
Final in the Amount of $19,785.61
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway
Project - MFT Section No. 22-00549-00-FP to of Austin Tyler Construction Inc.,
for a Deduction in the Amount of ($24,552.88) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and
Final in the Amount of $19,785.61
Attachments: Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #401-25: Approval of
Change Order No. 1 for the Dekalb Street / Dora Avenue Roadway Project -
MFT Section No. 22-00549-00-FP to of Austin Tyler Construction Inc., for a
Deduction in the Amount of ($24,552.88) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final
in the Amount of $19,785.61.
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 Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan
Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
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Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 2611 W. Jefferson 403-25
Street - Fry the Coop
Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 2611 W. Jefferson Street - Fry the Coop
Attachments: FRY THE COOP - 2611 W. JEFFERSON STREET- LIQUOR
HEARING FINDINGS - JUNE 27, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Hug asked the owner how many locations they own have liquor
licenses - all 10 of them.
Councilwoman Ibarra spoke in support
Councilwoman Reardon also spoke in support
A motion was made by Councilman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #403-25: Issuance
of Class “E” Liquor License at 2611 W. Jefferson Street - Fry the Coop.
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
Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 1401 Gateway 404-25
Boulevard - Boulevard Food & Drink Hall - Joliet
Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 1401 Gateway Boulevard - Boulevard
Food & Drink Hall - Joliet
Attachments: JOLIET-BOULEVARD, LLC - 1401 GATEWAY BOULEVARD
- LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS - JUNE 27, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilwoman Jan Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #404-25: Issuance
of Class “B” Liquor License at 1401 Gateway Boulevard - Boulevard Food &
Drink Hall - Joliet.
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
Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack 405-25
in the Box Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street
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Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack in the Box
Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street
Attachments: 2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Request Letter.pdf
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #405-25: Approval of an
Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack in the Box Restaurant at 2307
Jefferson Street.
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:
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit 407-25
Residence in the R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning
District, Located at 309 Stryker Avenue.
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit Residence in the
R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 309 Stryker Avenue.
Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2025-17 (309 Stryker).docx
ZBA Staff Report Packet
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 06-19-25.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Hug confirmed with Councilwoman Ibarra she approved of this item.
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A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #407-25: Ordinance
Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit Residence in the R-2A
(Single-Family Residential) Zoning District, Located at 309 Stryker Avenue.
(ORDINANCE NO. 18766)
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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Nay: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution Approving the Execution of a Memorandum of 409-25
Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Job
Corps Center
Resolution Approving the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding
Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Job Corps Center
Attachments: MOU Joliet Job Corp.doc
Resolution
Approver Report
City Manager clarified that Joliet Job Corp is not closed and we will assist them
as long as they remain open.
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #409-25: Resolution
Approving the Execution of a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City
of Joliet and the Joliet Job Corps Center. (Resolution 8164)
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 Adopting the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit 410-25
Oriented Development Plan
Resolution Adopting the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit Oriented
Development Plan
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Attachments: Resolution
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 06.19.25.pdf
Downtown Joliet ETOD Plan_reduced file size.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Clement clarified that approving this item will not tear down City
Hall.
Mayor D'Arcy spoke in support of what this plan is proposing and the
opportunities it presents.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman
Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #410-25: Resolution Adopting the
Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit Oriented Development Plan. (Resolution
8165)
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
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with 411-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at
Center Street Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT
Contract No. 62R22 / JN-125-033
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois
Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Center Street Interchange
Improvement Project - IDOT Contract No. 62R22 / JN-125-033
Attachments: Resolution
JN125-033 62R22 City of Joliet IGA_I-80 at Center St
07012025.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by
Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #411-25: Resolution
Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of
Transportation for the I-80 at Center Street Interchange Improvement Project -
IDOT Contract No. 62R22 / JN-125-033. (Resolution 8166)
The motion carried by the following vote:
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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 an Intergovernmental Agreement with 412-25
the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at
Center Street Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT
Contract No.62R22 / JN-125-035
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois
Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Center Street Interchange
Improvement Project - IDOT Contract No.62R22 / JN-125-035
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R22 JN-125-035 Combined PDF.pdf
Approver Report
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman
Jan Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #412-25: Resolution Approving an
Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for
the I-80 at Center Street Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT Contract
No.62R22 / JN-125-035. (Resolution 8167)
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 and Authorizing the Execution of the 413-25
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet
and IAFF Local 2369
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between the City of Joliet and IAFF Local 2369
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet - Local 2369 - 2025-2028 CBA - 7.10.25.pdf
Approver Report
Councilman Hug spoke about the other contracts coming and the previous
contract and that he is voting yes although he would like to keep residency.
Mayor D'Arcy spoke in support of this agreement and that it is a tough decision,
but a necessary one.
Councilwoman Ibarra spoke about the difficulty in finding open
housing/apartments, the the lack of affordable and available options.
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A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman
Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #413-25: Resolution Approving and
Authorizing the Execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the
City of Joliet and IAFF Local 2369. (Resolution 8168)
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 gave a brief overview of events and updates happening throughout the
City, which include construction updates, I-80 Des Plaines bridge updates and community
meeting on July 22, Brandon Road bridge update, thanked all those who attended the street
dedication for SSG Jose Duenez.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Christopher Knight - spoke about concerns about the community, and providing support to the
elderly/veterans together
Mary Sharp/Mary White grandmother - spoke about not enough apartments in the City, and
fundraising to help those who struggle with housing
Cathy Garthas - spoke on bridges finally getting open, and the dangers of the highway, need
to help each other, work together
MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS:
Councilman Cardenas - reminded everyone of the Slammers event Tuesday
Councilman Clement - thanked Gary at Austin Tyler as well as staff for helping facilitate
movement on the roads, thanked Russ Lubash and Brent Fraser, reminder about the 6th
Annual Hot Sauce Expo this weekend, spoke about more activities desired at the Museum
and removing the ban on individuals
Councilman Hug - nothing
Councilwoman Ibarra - thanked Natalie Coleman for bringing to the attention the bathroom
issue and that within 24 hours everything is working. Honored brother who passed 8 years
ago and her parents, spoke that voting yes on the CBA is not against Joliet
Councilman Moreno spoke about the festival on July 18th and wished goddaughter Delilah a
Happy Birthday
Councilman Mudron - nothing
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Councilwoman Quillman spoke on water letter concerns, that it is a scam and recommends
calling the City with concerns, spoke in agreement with Councilman Clement on museum
concerns and moving forward and stay safe and cool, mentioned Craig's daughter who
started at BiPark and now is on Broadway, and wished Delilah a Happy Birthday.
Councilwoman Reardon - happy birthday to Delilah
Mayor D'Arcy spoke on the visit with Senator Durbin, and the Guys and Dolls play at
Bicentennial Park that his grandson Carson was in that was a lot of fun to see our young.
ADJOURNMENT:
A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Quillman
to adjourn.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman
Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilman Juan
Moreno, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums
Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon
Absent: Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra
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convenience.
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Agenda
City of Joliet
City Council Meeting
Meeting Agenda
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
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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:
Pastor De'Andre Robinson, New Beginnings Christ Church
PLEDGE TO THE FLAG:
ROLL CALL:
PRESENTATION:
Joliet Comprehensive Plan - Status Update: Presented by Jayne
Bernhard, Planning Director
Attachments: Approver Report
MAYOR:
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Proclamation Recognizing Joliet Central's Junior Reserve Officers'
Training Corps (JROTC)
Attachments: Proclamation - JROTC.pdf
Approver Report
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
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 Tree Advisory Board
Attachments: Appointment to the Tree Advisory Board .pdf
Approver Report
Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission
Attachments: Reappointment to the Joliet Arts Commission .pdf
Approver Report
Appointment to the Joliet Arts Commission
Attachments: Appointment to the Joliet Arts Commission .pdf
Approver Report
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Finance
Public Service
CONSENT AGENDA:
Invoices to be Paid
Attachments: Invoices 07.15.25.pdf
Approver Report
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Award of Contract for DACRA Software Renewal 396-25
Attachments: DACRA Renewal 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Award a Business Continuity Grant for the Total Amount of 397-25
$33,033.88 to Chicago Street Pub
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Purchase of One (1) HazMat Specific Truck Assembly 398-25
from Marshall Chevrolet for the Fire Department Haz-Mat Team in
an Amount not to Exceed $86,000.00
Attachments: Approver Report
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2024 Lift Station 399-25
Replacement Program - Benton Lift Station and Greenfield Lift
Station on behalf of Airy’s Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the
Amount of ($9,884.33) and Payment No. 5 and Final in the Amount
of $161,877.02
Attachments: Approver Report
AGENDA ITEM:
Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Dekalb Street / Dora 401-25
Avenue Roadway Project - MFT Section No. 22-00549-00-FP to of
Austin Tyler Construction Inc., for a Deduction in the Amount of
($24,552.88) and Payment Estimate No. 5 and Final in the Amount
of $19,785.61
Attachments: Approver Report
LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS:
Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 2611 W. Jefferson Street - 403-25
Fry the Coop
Attachments: FRY THE COOP - 2611 W. JEFFERSON STREET- LIQUOR
HEARING FINDINGS - JUNE 27, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
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Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 1401 Gateway Boulevard - 404-25
Boulevard Food & Drink Hall - Joliet
Attachments: JOLIET-BOULEVARD, LLC - 1401 GATEWAY BOULEVARD -
LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS - JUNE 27, 2025.pdf
Approver Report
Approval of an Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Jack in the 405-25
Box Restaurant at 2307 Jefferson Street
Attachments: 2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Application.docx
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Request Letter.pdf
2307 Jefferson Drive Thru Permit Exhibit.pdf
Approver Report
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:
Ordinance Approving a Variation of Use to Allow a Two-Unit 407-25
Residence in the R-2A (Single-Family Residential) Zoning District,
Located at 309 Stryker Avenue.
Attachments: Ordinance - Variation of Use ZBA 2025-17 (309 Stryker).docx
ZBA Staff Report Packet
Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes 06-19-25.pdf
Approver Report
RESOLUTIONS:
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Resolution Approving the Execution of a Memorandum of 409-25
Understanding Between the City of Joliet and the Joliet Job Corps
Center
Attachments: MOU Joliet Job Corp.doc
Resolution
Approver Report
Resolution Adopting the Downtown Joliet Equitable Transit 410-25
Oriented Development Plan
Attachments: Resolution
Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 06.19.25.pdf
Downtown Joliet ETOD Plan_reduced file size.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 411-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Center Street
Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT Contract No. 62R22 /
JN-125-033
Attachments: Resolution
JN125-033 62R22 City of Joliet IGA_I-80 at Center St
07012025.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement with the 412-25
Illinois Department of Transportation for the I-80 at Center Street
Interchange Improvement Project - IDOT Contract No.62R22 /
JN-125-035
Attachments: Resolution
Contract 62R22 JN-125-035 Combined PDF.pdf
Approver Report
Resolution Approving and Authorizing the Execution of the 413-25
Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the City of Joliet and
IAFF Local 2369
Attachments: Resolution
Joliet - Local 2369 - 2025-2028 CBA - 7.10.25.pdf
Approver Report
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City Council Meeting Meeting Agenda July 15, 2025
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:
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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