City Council Meeting

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 3, 2026 6:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers City Council Meeting MAYOR TERRY D'ARCY MAYOR PRO-TEM COUNCILMAN PAT MUDRON (01/01/2026 - 03/31/2026) COUNCILMAN CESAR CARDENAS COUNCILMAN JOE CLEMENT COUNCILMAN LARRY E. HUG COUNCILWOMAN SUZANNA IBARRA COUNCILMAN JUAN MORENO COUNCILWOMAN JAN HALLUMS QUILLMAN COUNCILWOMAN SHERRI REARDON City Manager - Beth Beatty Interim Corporation Counsel - Todd Lenzie City Clerk - Lauren O'Hara City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Lonnie Posley, New Canaanland Christian Church, 225 E. Clinton Street 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 Colorectal Cancer Attachments: Proclamation Recognizing Colorectal Cancer .pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Quillman read a proclamation recognizing colorectal cancer awareness month. Wenora Johnson thanked the Mayor, City Council, and City for it's recognition of colorectal cancer awareness. Mayor D'Arcy recognized Jojo Awinongya Jr. for his accomplishments. Jojo and his father spoke regarding Jojo’s travels and upcoming tournaments and thanked Joliet for its support. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, 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: None Page 1 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 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 does 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: Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission Attachments: Reappointment to the Historic Preservation Commission .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to reappoint Kenneth Spiegel and Aaron Mikottis to the Historic Preservation 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 Reappointments to the Tree Advisory Board Attachments: Reappointments to the Tree Advisory .pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to reappoint Rita Renwick, Mary Schoenheider, and Betsy Satcher 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 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Land Use & Economic Development Councilman Cardenas gave a brief overview of the Land Use & Economic Development Committee meeting held on February 18, 2026 in Council Chambers. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6244?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Assets Councilwoman Ibarra gave a brief overview of the Public Assets Committee meeting held on February 25, 2026 in the Executive Conference Room. Page 2 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6279?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held on March 2, 2026 in Council Chambers. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6258?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - Febraury 2, 2026.pdf City Council Meeting Minutes - February 3, 2026.pdf Combined City Council Meeting Minutes - February 17, 2026.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: 03.03.26 Invoices Approver Report Award of Contract No. 2962-0226 for the Well 23D 140-26 Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $218,300.00 Award of Contract No. 2962-0226 for the Well 23D Rehabilitation to Great Lakes Water Resources Group in the Amount of $218,300.00 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for District 141-26 Metered Area Management to McKim & Creed Inc. in the Amount of $168,000.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for District Metered Area Management to McKim & Creed Inc. in the Amount of $168,000.00 Attachments: unsigned contract & Proposal, DMA Managment, McKim & Creed DMA Exhibit Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 142-26 Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program to Cavanaugh & Associates PA in the Amount of $668,355.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Water Loss Control Technical Assistance Program to Cavanaugh & Associates PA in the Amount of $668,355.00 Page 3 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 Attachments: 2026 Cavanaugh PSA and Proposal Approver Report Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 143-26 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $409,595.00 Award of Professional Services Agreement for the 2026 Sanitary Sewer Investigation and Rehabilitation Program to RJN Group Inc. in the Amount of $409,595.00 Attachments: Unsigned PSA - 2026 Sewer Investigations Program - RJN w Proposal Approver Report Award of 2026 Public Utilities Department Leak Detection 144-26 and Meter Testing Services Agreement to M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. in the Amount of $595,440.00 Award of 2026 Public Utilities Department Leak Detection and Meter Testing Services Agreement to M.E. Simpson Co. Inc. in the Amount of $595,440.00 Attachments: Unsigned Agreement for Professional Services - 2026 Leak Detection_ME Simpson Approver Report Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services 145-26 Agreement for the Geotechnical Services for the Westside WWTP Expansion Project to SEECO Consultants Inc. in the Amount of $6,110.00 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement for the Geotechnical Services for the Westside WWTP Expansion Project to SEECO Consultants Inc. in the Amount of $6,110.00 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Marquette Park 146-26 Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($359,193.74) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $515,575.25 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Marquette Park Water Main Improvements Project to Construction by Camco Inc. for a Deduction in the Amount of ($359,193.74) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the Amount of $515,575.25 Attachments: Approver Report Approval of Payment to JULIE Illinois One-Call System 147-26 Services to JULIE, Inc. in the amount of $30,591.25 Approval of Payment to JULIE Illinois One-Call System Services to JULIE, Inc. Page 4 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 in the amount of $30,591.25 Attachments: Approver Report Award of Payment for the Joliet Slammers Stadium 148-26 Structural Steel Painting to Cosgrove Construction Inc. in the amount of $409,660.00. Attachments: Slammers Stadium Steel Painting_Redacted.pdf Approver Report Approve a Contract Amendment with Borderless Studios for 149-26 Work Associated with the Choice Neighborhood Initiative Grant Approve a Contract Amendment with Borderless Studios for Work Associated with the Choice Neighborhood Initiative Grant Attachments: JOLIET CN MARKET STUDY SCOPE OF WORK Approver Report Councilman Hug asked for clarification on Item 149-26. Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, 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 AGENDA ITEM: Award of Contract No. 2938-0126 for the JOL-08-04 151-26 Distribution System Upgrades Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $15,196,257.72 Award of Contract No. 2938-0126 for the JOL-08-04 Distribution System Upgrades Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $15,196,257.72 Attachments: Project Location Approver Report Mayor D'Arcy provided a brief clarification on this item. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #151-26: Award of Contract No. 2938-0126 for the JOL-08-04 Distribution System Upgrades Project to P.T. Ferro Construction Co. in the Amount of $15,196,257.72. Page 5 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 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 LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Issuance of Class “K” Liquor License at 1 Mayor Art Schultz 153-26 Drive - Joliet Baseball Concessions LLC Issuance of Class “K” Liquor License at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive - Joliet Baseball Concessions LLC Attachments: Joliet Baseball Concessions LLC - 1 Mayor Art Schultz Dr - Liquor Findings Report.pdf Approver Report Councilman Hug provided clarification on this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #153-26: Issuance of Class “K” Liquor License at 1 Mayor Art Schultz Drive - Joliet Baseball Concessions 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 “B” Liquor License at 113 N. Ottawa Street 154-26 - The Matise Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 113 N. Ottawa Street - The Matise Attachments: The Matise - 113 North Ottawa Street - Liquor Findings Report.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra expressed excitement regarding this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #154-26: Issuance of Class “B” Liquor License at 113 N. Ottawa Street - The Matise. 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 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax 156-26 Funds for the Bridge Street (Nicholson St. - Center St.) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Bridge Street (Nicholson St. - Center St.) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP Attachments: Resolution Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #156-26: Resolution Appropriating Supplemental Motor Fuel Tax Funds for the Bridge Street (Nicholson St. - Center St.) Roadway Improvement Project - MFT Section No. 24-00562-00-FP. (Resolution 8254) 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 Accepting a Grant of Public Utility Easement 157-26 from Larkin Village Apartment (DBA Larkin Village LP) for the Larkin Avenue Water Main Improvements Project Resolution Accepting a Grant of Public Utility Easement from Larkin Village Apartment (DBA Larkin Village LP) for the Larkin Avenue Water Main Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution Larkin Village WM Easement unsignedpdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #157-26: Resolution Accepting a Grant of Public Utility Easement from Larkin Village Apartment (DBA Larkin Village LP) for the Larkin Avenue Water Main Improvements Project. (Resolution 8255) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 7 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 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 Easement Agreement for Water 158-26 Transmission Main with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District No. 202 (Plainfield South High School, 7800 Caton Farm Road) Resolution Approving Easement Agreement for Water Transmission Main with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District No. 202 (Plainfield South High School, 7800 Caton Farm Road) Attachments: Resolution Plainfield SD 202-Easement Agreement with the City of Joliet (for packet 2-9-26 with exhs) Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #158-26: Resolution Approving Easement Agreement for Water Transmission Main with Plainfield Community Consolidated School District No. 202 (Plainfield South High School, 7800 Caton Farm Road). (Resolution 8256) 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 an Honorary Street Name Designation 159-26 for Michael Austin Clark Way Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for Michael Austin Clark Way Attachments: Resolution Honorary Street Name Clark Glenwood Ave Packet_Redacted.pdf Approver Report Mayor D'Arcy spoke in support of this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #159-26: Resolution Approving an Honorary Street Name Designation for Michael Austin Clark Way. (Resolution 8257) The motion carried by the following vote: Page 8 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 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 Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for 160-26 652 Collins Street Parking Lot on the 652 Collins Street Alley Improvements Project Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for 652 Collins Street Parking Lot on the 652 Collins Street Alley Improvements Project Attachments: Resolution Grant of Esmt_652 Collins St Alley_20260206 Signed.pdf Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #160-26: Resolution Accepting a Grant of Permanent Easement for 652 Collins Street Parking Lot on the 652 Collins Street Alley Improvements Project. (Resolution 8258) 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 highlighted the Comprehensive Plan’s second community workshop and upcoming programming at the Billie Limacher Bicentennial Park and Theatre. She also recognized Employee Appreciation Week and thanked all City employees. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Andrea Baumhardt spoke about concerns with the proposed data center. Rick Norman spoke about concerns with the proposed data center. Marjorie McNichols spoke about concerns with the proposed data center. Joe Jenkins spoke about the Millsdale Road closure and thanked those involved for addressing the issue. Lerida Vargas, owner of 337 Third Avenue, spoke about multiple shootings at the property and asked for assistance. A speaker spoke about concerns with the proposed data center. Page 9 of 10 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 3, 2026 Kathy Garthus spoke about library parking during the Comprehensive Plan meeting and concerns regarding the proposed data center. 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 does 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 highlighted the swearing-in of nine new firemen and offered her congratulations. Councilwoman Quillman spoke about her attendance at the United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) Chef's Tasting event to raise money for cerebral palsy. Councilman Mudron congratulated Mike Hansen on being inducted into the Joliet Catholic Academy Business Hall of Champions. Councilwoman Ibarra thanked City employees, the Council, and the Mayor for their hard work and dedication. Councilman Cardenas thanked residents who attended the Comprehensive Plan workshop . Mayor D'Arcy spoke about his travels to Washington, D.C. to meet with congressional delegates to emphasize the importance of the regional water project and the need for federal support. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, 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. Page 10 of 10