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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, September 2, 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 September 2, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Larry Tyler, Second Baptist Church, 156 South Joliet Street, 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, Councilman Pat Mudron, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie. MAYOR: Proclamation Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month Attachments: Proclamation Recognizing Suicide Awareness Month .pdf Approver Report Councilman Pat Mudron read a proclamation recognizing Suicide Prevention Month. Bev Schwartz thanked the City for presenting the proclamation again this year, and reminded everyone of the importance of raising awareness. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Dustin Anderson, Director of Community Development, gave a brief explanation on why item 455-25 is being postponed. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve the agenda as written with one change: Postpone Council Memo 455-25: Award of Contract for the City Square Sculpture to Sijia Chen Studio in an Amount Not to Exceed $197,000 to be discussed at a future meeting. 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 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: Garland Mays wanted to speak on Council Memo 455-25 but as it was postponed mentioned he was in support of the Unity Dome. 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: Public Assets Councilwoman Ibarra gave a brief overview of the Public Assets Committee meeting that met August 28, 2025 in the Executive Conference Room. https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5945?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Safety Councilman Clement gave a brief overview of the Public Safety Committee meeting that met September 2, 2025 in Council Chambers. https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5951?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting that met September 2, 2025 in Council Chambers. https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/5948?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes: Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - August 18, 2025.pdf City Council Meeting Minutes August, 19, 2025.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: Invoices 09.02.25.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract for the City Square Sculpture to Sijia 455-25 Chen Studio in an Amount Not to Exceed $197,000. Award of Contract for the City Square Sculpture to Sijia Chen Studio in an Amount Not to Exceed $197,000. Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Attachments: City of Joliet RFP # 2802-1124 - Sijia Chen Studio Sijia Chen Studio Finalist Proposal Sijia Chen Studio Initial Proposal RFP for City Square Signature Sculpture Draft Contract Arts Commission Meeting Minutes - October 2, 2024 Approver Report Item was postponed. Award of Contract for the Route 66 Broadway St. Greenway 456-25 Improvement Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $63,065.00 Award of Contract for the Route 66 Broadway St. Greenway Improvement Project to PT Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $63,065.00 Attachments: Broadway Greenway Bid Tab.pdf Approver Report Approval of Payment for the City Hall Exterior Painting 457-25 Project to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the Amount of $61,375.00. Attachments: City Hall Exterior Painting Proposals.pdf Approver Report Award of Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation 458-25 of the Joliet Police Department West Substation Generator Replacement Project to Elliott Electric Inc. in the Amount of $63,182.00 Attachments: Joliet Westside PD Generator Proposal.docx 057-25.pdf City of Joliet West Side PD Generator Replacement.pdf Approver Report Award of Professional Services, Purchase, and Installation 459-25 of the Joliet Area Historical Museum Rooftop Fire Suppression Pipe Replacement to AMS Industries, Inc. in the Amount of $55,500.00 Attachments: Museum Sprinkler Pipe Replacement Proposals.pdf Approver Report Approval of the Relocation of Two (2) Tornado Sirens and 460-25 Purchase of One (1) Tornado Siren from Braniff Communications, Inc. in the Amount of $49,225.00 Approval of the Relocation of Two (2) Tornado Sirens and Purchase of One (1) Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Tornado Siren from Braniff Communications, Inc. in the Amount of $49,225.00 Attachments: Tornado Siren Quote.pdf Approver Report Purchase of Compressor/Purifier and Fill Station for the 461-25 Joliet Fire Department Station 1 from Breathing Air Systems in the Amount of $48,616.29 Purchase of Compressor/Purifier and Fill Station for the Joliet Fire Department Station 1 from Breathing Air Systems in the Amount of $48,616.29 Attachments: Breathing Air Systems Quote.pdf Approver Report Approval of the Reclassification of a Secretary I Position to 462-25 Utilities Clerk in the Department of Public Utilities Approval of the Reclassification of a Secretary I Position to Utilities Clerk in the Department of Public Utilities Attachments: Approver Report Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials 463-25 Purchase Order No. 4 to Traffic Control Corp. in the Amount of $222,798.00 Award of Contract for the 2025 Traffic Signal Materials Purchase Order No. 4 to Traffic Control Corp. in the Amount of $222,798.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase for One (1) Specialized Dive Team Van 464-25 from Herr Display Vans in the Amount of $208,075.00 Approval of Purchase for One (1) Specialized Dive Team Van from Herr Display Vans in the Amount of $208,075.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Purchase of One (1) Ford Expedition SSV from 465-25 Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc., in the Amount of $52,782.00 Approval of Purchase of One (1) Ford Expedition SSV from Ron Tirapelli Ford Inc., in the Amount of $52,782.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Repair for a Street Sweeper ST111 by Standard 466-25 Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $34,388.62 Approval of Repair for a Street Sweeper ST111 by Standard Equipment Co. Inc., in the Amount of $34,388.62 Attachments: Approver Report Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Pavement 467-25 Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $7,750.00 and Payment Request No. 4 in the Amount of $7,362.50 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST to Superior Road Striping, Inc. in the Amount of $7,750.00 and Payment Request No. 4 in the Amount of $7,362.50 Attachments: Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve all said Consent Agenda items minus 455-25 which was postponed. 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 Theodore Street 469-25 Project 1A Project - MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc., in the Amount of ($28,888.06) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $243,573.70 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Theodore Street Project 1A Project - MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc., in the Amount of ($28,888.06) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $243,573.70 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #469-25: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Theodore Street Project 1A Project - MFT Section No. 18-00515-02-WR to Austin Tyler Construction Inc., in the Amount of ($28,888.06) and Payment Request No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $243,573.70. 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 Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno Approval of Purchase of One (1) E-ONE Cyclone Aerial 470-25 Apparatus from Fire Service Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,075,000.00 Approval of Purchase of One (1) E-ONE Cyclone Aerial Apparatus from Fire Service Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,075,000.00 Attachments: Approver Report Councilman Hug clarifies that this is out of the 2029 budget but that we are just locking in the price at this time. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #470-25: Approval of Purchase of One (1) E-ONE Cyclone Aerial Apparatus from Fire Service Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,075,000.00. 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 Authorization to Fund Draw 13 for Tax Increment Financing 471-25 District #7 in the Amount of $1,353,970.01 Authorization to Fund Draw 13 for Tax Increment Financing District #7 in the Amount of $1,353,970.01 Attachments: RRC TIF Draw 13.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug asked for explanation for the public what this item is for. Kevin Sing, Director of Finance explained this is to fund public improvements in the Rock Run development, mainly ($1.2 million) on roadways - and it is taken from a TIF. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #471-25: Authorization to Fund Draw 13 for Tax Increment Financing District #7 in the Amount of $1,353,970.01. 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 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of Class “BG” Liquor License at 1250 Rock Run 473-25 Crossings Drive - RR Joliet LLC Issuance of Class “BG” Liquor License at 1250 Rock Run Crossings Drive - RR Joliet LLC Attachments: RR JOLIET LLC - 1250 ROCK RUN CROSSINGS DRIVE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug asked to confirm that "BG" license is for gaming. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #473-25: Issuance of Class “BG” Liquor License at 1250 Rock Run Crossings Drive - RR Joliet LLC. 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 Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 3101 W. Jefferson 474-25 Street - Uppercrust 3101 LLC Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 3101 W. Jefferson Street - Uppercrust 3101 LLC Attachments: UPPERCRUST 3101 LLC - 3101 W. JEFFERSON STREET - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Reardon confirmed this was a changing of ownership. Mayor D'Arcy confirmed the name of the location is still going to be Aurelio's. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #474-25: Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 3101 W. Jefferson Street - Uppercrust 3101 LLC. 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 “E” Liquor License at 805 Kelly Avenue - 475-25 Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 El Parche Colombiano Company Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 805 Kelly Avenue - El Parche Colombiano Company Attachments: EL PARCHE COLOMBIANO COMPANY- 805 KELLY AVENUE - LIQUOR HEARING FINDINGS.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #475-25: Issuance of Class “E” Liquor License at 805 Kelly Avenue - El Parche Colombiano Company. 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 Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget 477-25 of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year Attachments: Ordinance.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #477-25: Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Annual Budget of the City of Joliet for the 2025 Fiscal Year. (Ordinance 18784) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 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 Ordinance Amending Section 2-5 of the City of Joliet Code of 478-25 Ordinances to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of the City Seal and Emblems Ordinance Amending Section 2-5 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of the City Seal and Emblems Attachments: City Seal Modification Ordinace .docx Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra wanted to thank Todd Lenzie on his expediency on getting this to Council for approval. Todd Lenzie clarified that municipalities cannot Federally register their mark but they can control through our ordinances. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #478-25: Ordinance Amending Section 2-5 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of the City Seal and Emblems. (Ordinance 18785) 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 Authorizing an Amendment to the Des Plaines 479-25 River Valley Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement Attachments: Ordinance.docx Exhibits.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #479-25: Ordinance Authorizing an Amendment to the Des Plaines River Valley Enterprise Zone Intergovernmental Agreement. (Ordinance 18786) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 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 Accepting a General Operating Support Grant 481-25 from the Illinois Arts Council for the 2026 Grant Fiscal Year. Resolution Accepting a General Operating Support Grant from the Illinois Arts Council for the 2026 Grant Fiscal Year. Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #481-25: Resolution Accepting a General Operating Support Grant from the Illinois Arts Council for the 2026 Grant Fiscal Year. (Resolution 8177) 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 Resolutions Authorizing Approval of Water Service 482-25 Agreements for 809 Bronk Road Resolutions Authorizing Approval of Water Service Agreements for 809 Bronk Road Attachments: Resolution IGA for water service - Joliet Shorewood - 8-2025 Resolution for 809 Bronk Road - D. Scott Agreement Signed Agreement 809 Bronk Rd_Redacted Approver Report Councilwoman Reardon commented that the owner was present at the Public Service Committee meeting and expressed his gratitude as he has been without water for 3 months and that she is happy we are able to help him through this resolution. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #482-25: Resolutions Authorizing Approval of Water Service Agreements for 809 Bronk Road. Resolution Authorizing an Intergovernmental Agreement Between the City of Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 Joliet and The Village of Shorewood for Water Service at 809 Bronk Road, Shorewood, Illinois (Resolution 8178) Resolution Authorizing an Agreement Between the City of Joliet and Daniel Scott for Water Service at 809 Bronk Road, Shorewood, Illinois (Resolution 8179) 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 Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 483-25 Funds for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program – MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program - MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #483-25: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the 2025 Pavement Marking Program – MFT Section No. 25-00571-00-ST. (Resolution 8180) 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 updates on downtown construction, bridge updates - Ruby Street bridge will reopen September 10, the Cass Street bridge will close September 10 until 2026-7 and that IDOT is budgeting 22 million to the repairs, and reminded everyone the 2 hour downtown parking has started and that there will be a two week grace period before citations start getting issued. Councilwoman Quillman asked if we can get IDOT to paint after they are done with the repairs, Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works, confirmed this is in the scope of work. Mayor D'Arcy mentioned that there is a desire for Jefferson to be two ways, we are still waiting on response from IDOT per Greg Ruddy. Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 PUBLIC COMMENTS: Diane Matter - thanked the Mayor for coming out to the Love's Truck Stop to discuss the issues with her that day, and that we should continue working to making that area safe for everyone, she thanked Councilwoman Ibarra for all her time and consideration she has given her, and looks forward to continue working with everyone on this. Kathy Garthus - spoke on how wrong it is that developments are purchased and either do not end up developing or that the homes they build are too expensive. She thinks we need more affordable housing in these developments. 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 Quillman - spoke about her attendance for the Police fundraiser for the Special Olympics held at Texas Roadhouse, and that they did a great job and raised $ 3,100, please attend next time it is great fun, wish her great-nephew Bryce a Happy 2nd Birthday, thanked all the City of Joliet guys who were out there trimming trees Councilman Mudron - recognized Joliet Central as the only Joliet high school team to win a game the past weekend, mentioned the Cathedral Area Association event Music on the Porch that was a successful event and that the upcoming weekend they have a wine/home walk event from 12-5, tickets available on their website. Councilwoman Ibarra - mentioned she was honored to throw out the first pitch at the Slammers games last Saturday and that her family and friends attended, everyone should get tickets for next year because the games are fun, engaging, and affordable, she also thanked Councilman Moreno for attending the Reedwood Neighborhood Council. Councilman Clement - mentioned he ran into a couple people at Merichka's and spoke about the Unity Dome and the interest and excitement around it, and mentioned to him the US Steel site has a limestone arch that is still available and could potentially be available to the City to be utilized, also spoke about term limits, and that he was sent some information he would like to share with Council to help start a conversation on future term limits. Councilman Cardenas - invited everyone to celebrate heritage and civic pride at the Mexican Independence Day parade on Saturday, September 13 starting at 1 p.m. and mentioned it is a free family friendly event, and it will take place along the historic Collins Street corridor which has held this celebration for more than 60 years. This year will pay tribute to the remarkable contributions of Joliet Area Mexican Americans who have proudly served their country and community. Grand Marshalls are 101 year old World War II Army veteran, Joe Bellman, Tony Arellano, Vietnam war veteran, Lt. George Hernandez, retired Joliet Police, and Jose Duenez Sr. accepting on behalf of late son, SSG Jose Duenez Jr., Army. Mayor D'Arcy - spoke about the Parties on the Porch event and mentioned the loopers on their boats, and that he spoke to someone who said he has a blast attending, and that we should try to incorporate the boaters, spoke about the shirts some of them were wearing to Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final September 2, 2025 promote input via survey from everyone regarding the long term comprehensive plan and Wednesday September 17 there will be a workshop at Joliet West, on Thursday, he, Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Quillman stopped by Bicentennial Bluffs to discuss the Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant with that neighborhood as they are in the radius, and mentioned those who came in to speak gave a great update on how it will help, mentioned how he got to see how our Community Cares program worked, how they helped a gentleman who came to see the Mayor with mobility, work and finding a place for him to live . ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug to adjourn. 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 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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