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City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, March 16, 2026 4:30 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 16, 2026 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. INVOCATION: Pastor Jacob Garcia, Crossroads Christian Church, 2312 Essington Road Councilman Mudron led the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance in place of Pastor Jacob Garcia. 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Beth Beatty and Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie APPROVAL OF AGENDA: A motion was made by Councilman Juan Moreno, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS: None 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. MAYOR PRO TEM: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to approve Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman as the next Mayor Pro Tem for the term of April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Communication, Technology & Information Systems Councilwoman Reardon gave a brief overview of the Communication, Technology & Information Systems Committee meeting held on March 4, 2026 in the Executive Conference Room. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6267?view_id=6&redirect=true Finance Councilman Mudron gave a brief overview of the Finance Committee meeting held on March 16, 2026 in the Executive Conference Room. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6296?view_id=6&redirect=true Public Service Councilman Hug gave a brief overview of the Public Service Committee meeting held on March 16, 2026 in the Executive Conference Room. Link: https://joliet.granicus.com/player/clip/6310?view_id=6&redirect=true CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of Minutes Attachments: Pre-Council Meeting Minutes - March 2, 2026.pdf City Council Meeting Minutes - March 3, 2026.pdf Approver Report Invoices to be Paid Attachments: 03.17.26 Invoices Approver Report Award of Contract Extension for the 2023-2027 Landscape 161-26 Maintenance Services (Utilities) Program to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping in the amount of $140,366.78 Award of Contract Extension for the 2023-2027 Landscape Maintenance Services (Utilities) Program to Ramiro Guzman Landscaping in the amount of $140,366.78 Page 2 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Attachments: FY2026 Lndscp Contract Ext Agmt Approver Report Purchase of ISCO Flow Metering Equipment from Gasvoda & 162-26 Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $49,995.00 Purchase of ISCO Flow Metering Equipment from Gasvoda & Associates, Inc. in the Amount of $49,995.00 Attachments: ISCO Duratrakers Approver Report Award of Contract to Center for Internet Security (CIS) for 163-26 CrowdStrike Endpoint Security Solution Annual Renewal in the Amount of $65,142.00 Award of Contract to Center for Internet Security (CIS) for CrowdStrike Endpoint Security Solution Annual Renewal in the Amount of $65,142.00 Attachments: CIS Order for Crowdstrike 2026.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Euna Solutions for Euna Procurement 164-26 Annual Renewal in the Amount of $26,500.00 Award of Contract to Euna Solutions for Euna Procurement Annual Renewal in the Amount of $26,500.00 Attachments: Bonfire Order Form.pdf Euna Solutions - Invoice # INV134254.pdf Approver Report Award of Contract to Cities Digital Inc. for Laserfiche 165-26 Document Management System Annual Renewal in the Amount of $75,050.00 Award of Contract to Cities Digital Inc. for Laserfiche Document Management System Annual Renewal in the Amount of $75,050.00 Attachments: CDI for Laserfiche 2026.pdf Approver Report Consent Agenda Items Approved A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Page 3 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman AGENDA ITEM: Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III 167-26 Engineering Services for the Joliet City Square - Ottawa Street Parking Deck Building Modifications, to TY Lin, in an amount not to exceed $104,088.00 Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet City Square - Ottawa Street Parking Deck Building Modifications, to TY Lin, in an amount not to exceed $104,088.00 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #167-26: Professional Services Agreement for the Phase III Engineering Services for the Joliet City Square - Ottawa Street Parking Deck Building Modifications, to TY Lin, in an amount not to exceed $104,088.00. 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Emerald Lawns 168-26 Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the amount of ($571,601.18) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the amount of $614,195.92 Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Emerald Lawns Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the amount of ($571,601.18) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the amount of $614,195.92 Attachments: Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #168-26: Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Emerald Lawns Water Main Improvements Project to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. for a Deduction in the amount of ($571,601.18) and Pay Estimate No. 6 and Final in the amount of $614,195.92. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 4 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Aye: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Larry E. Hug, Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, Councilman Pat Mudron and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Abstain: Councilman Juan Moreno LICENSES AND PERMIT APPLICATIONS: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Culver’s Restaurant 170-26 at 1301 Shale Road Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Culver’s Restaurant at 1301 Shale Road Attachments: 1301 Shale Culvers Drive Thru Permit Application.docx 1301 Shale Culvers Drive Thru Request Letter.pdf 1301 Shale Culvers Drive Thru ALTA Survey.pdf 1301 Shale Culvers Drive Thru Exhibit.pdf Approver Report Councilwoman Ibarra asked for clarification regarding which district the matter pertained to. A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilman Juan Moreno, to approve COUNCIL MEMO #170-26: Application for a Drive Thru Permit for a Culver’s Restaurant at 1301 Shale Road. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman ORDINANCES: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II - City Manager 172-26 Authority for Succession Hiring and Temporary Appointments Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II - City Manager Authority for Succession Hiring and Temporary Appointments Attachments: Ordinance.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Reardon, seconded by Councilman Page 5 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Mudron to approve COUNCIL MEMO #172-26 Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II - City Manager Authority for Succession Hiring and Temporary Appointments. No vote was taken. Councilwoman Ibarra requested additional information regarding this agenda item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to postpone COUNCIL MEMO #172-26: Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article II - City Manager Authority for Succession Hiring and Temporary Appointments to the April 7, 2026 City Council 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 and Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Nay: Councilman Pat Mudron Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman RESOLUTIONS: Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding 174-26 Between the City of Joliet and D Construction Inc., for Temporary Use of City-Owned Property for IDOT’s Cass Street Bridge Project Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and D Construction Inc., for Temporary Use of City-Owned Property for IDOT’s Cass Street Bridge Project Attachments: Resolution 3_ExhA_Agmt for Temp Use_D Constr_Cass St Bridge.pdf 4_ExhB_MOU for Temp Use_D Constr_Cass St Bridge.docx Approver Report A motion was made by Councilman Larry E. Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #174-26: Resolution Authorizing a Memorandum of Understanding Between the City of Joliet and D Construction Inc., for Temporary Use of City-Owned Property for IDOT’s Cass Street Bridge Project. (Resolution 8259) 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 Page 6 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 175-26 Agency Low Interest Loan L176077 for the 2026 Water Main Replacement Program Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176077 for the 2026 Water Main Replacement Program Attachments: Resolution DRAFT-Joliet L176077 - Loan Agreement Approver Report Councilman Hug provided a brief clarification on this item. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Larry E. Hug, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #175-26: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176077 for the 2026 Water Main Replacement Program. (Resolution 8260) 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 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection 176-26 Agency Low Interest Loan L176080 for the 2026 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176080 for the 2026 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program Attachments: Resolution DRAFT - Joliet L176080 - Loan Agreement Approver Report A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to adopt COUNCIL MEMO #176-26: Resolution Accepting Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Low Interest Loan L176080 for the 2026 Lead Water Service Line Replacement Program. (Resolution 8261) 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 Page 7 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman A motion was made by Councilman Hug, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, to recess until the Public Hearing at 5:30 p.m. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman 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 a Resolution to Approve an Annexation 178-26 Agreement for the Annexation of Approximately 795 Acres Surrounding S. Rowell Road and Bernhard Road (A-4-25) Public Hearing for a Resolution to Approve an Annexation Agreement for the Annexation of Approximately 795 Acres Surrounding S. Rowell Road and Bernhard Road (A-4-25) Page 8 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Attachments: Resolution_JTC_Annexation and Development Agreement_W.EXHIBIT.pdf Plat of Annexation Preliminary PUD Site Plan Engineering Plans Preliminary Plat Annexation Petition Annexation Petition Signature Pages Preliminary PUD Petition Ownership Disclosure Joliet Technology Center Invoice Fees Scope of Development Traffic Impact Study EcoCAT Report Sample Elevation SB Friedman Joliet Technology Center Tax Projection Memo Plan Commission Staff Report Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 03-05-26.pdf City Council Public Hearing Notice Zoning Map Aerial Map Approver Report The City Clerk opened the public hearing. Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie gave a brief introduction to the hearing. A motion was made by Councilman Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, to open the public hearing. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman David Silverman with Mahoney, Silverman & Cross, Don Schoenheider with Hillwood, Elizabeth Nicholson with PowerHouse Data Centers, Patrick Pline with PowerHouse Data Centers, Andrew Uttan with Langan Engineering, John McCann with ComEd, Mark Pruitt with The Power Bureau, and Todd Czworniak with Syska Hennessy Group presented information regarding the Page 9 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Joliet Technology Center. Councilman Hug, Councilwoman Reardon, Councilman Moreno, and Councilwoman Ibarra asked questions. Todd Czworniak and Public Utilities Director Allison Swisher provided clarification regarding their questions. Joe Horesco with Acentech presented information regarding noise. Councilwoman Ibarra asked questions. Joe Horesco responded to her questions. Rory Fancler-Splitt with Kimley Horn presented information regarding traffic. Councilman Moreno asked questions. Rory Fancler-Splitt responded to his questions. Don Schoenheider presented information regarding an economic impact study. Councilman Hug asked questions. Don Schoenheider responded to his questions. Councilman Cardenas asked for a summary on this development from the outside attorney. Attorney David Reifman provided an overview of the development. Councilman Hug and Councilman Ibarra asked questions. Attorney David Reifman responded to their questions. The following individuals provided public comment during the public hearing: Doc Gregory Tom White Mike Hanson Mike Paone Kip Kline Andy Rico Mike Mahoney Kelly Rohder-Tonelli Frederick Dallmeyer Tracy Dallmeyer Abbey Vollmer Willie Sellers Isabel Gloria Hugh O'Hara Brandy Galena Craig Doorneweerd Page 10 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Rick Norman Alma Montero Lili Martinez Ava Grub Amina Brown Eileen Becky Studer Craig Herr Matt Robins Maribel Jasso Dan Wexler Glenda McCullum Jason James Portia Gallegos Jenifer Garlitz Andrea Baumhardt Ragan Pattison Patrick Young Jay Jones Bonnie Larson Nick Michael Plata Andrew Englebrecht Matt Ryan Kathleen Garthus Eva Scarborough Tim Broderick Lorrayya Williams Persephone Carr Rita Renwick Sean Miller Amy Vollmer Jack Connelly Nick Alicia Morales Margaret Corp Samantha Garza M. Jasso Chris Carlson Griselda Rodriguez Speaker Serena Guzman Michael Ingram Cassidy Brown Anthony Galba Jerry Harvey Cristal Jasso Randy Pratt Page 11 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Dale Lewis Marjorie McNichols Mary Simeone David Simeone Alicia Martinez Tom Habert Jeff Becker Luis Jaime Felix Ortiz Aaron Olson Julie Rivera Nancy Rivera Ignacio Rivera Beatrice Madeline Gabl Jason Stephanie Becker Ezekiel Andres Grijalva Janet Tia Quinnerly Uxmar Torres Speaker Speaker David Silverman with Mahoney, Silverman & Cross addressed the public comments. Councilman Hug asked questions. David Silverman responded to his questions. Mayor D'Arcy asked a question. Don Schoenheider responded to his question. Councilwoman Ibarra asked a question. The City Manager responded. The City Clerk closed the public hearing. Councilwoman Ibarra made a comment. Councilman Clement made a comment. Councilman Moreno made a comment. Ordinances Approving the Annexation of Approximately 795 179-26 Acres Surrounding S. Rowell Road and Bernhard Road, Classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning and Preliminary Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat of Joliet Page 12 of 13 City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes - Final March 16, 2026 Technology Center Subdivision. (A-4-25 and PUD-8-25) Ordinances Approving the Annexation of Approximately 795 Acres Surrounding S. Rowell Road and Bernhard Road, Classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) Zoning and Preliminary Planned Unit Development and Preliminary Plat of Joliet Technology Center Subdivision. (A-4-25 and PUD-8-25) Attachments: JTC Annexation Ordinance_W.EXHIBIT.pdf JTC Rezoning and PUD Ordinance_W.EXHIBITS.pdf Plat of Annexation Preliminary PUD Site Plan Engineering Plans Preliminary Plat Annexation Petition Annexation Petition Signature Pages Preliminary PUD Petition Ownership Disclosure Joliet Technology Center Invoice Fees Scope of Development Traffic Impact Study EcoCAT Report Sample Elevations SB Friedman Joliet Technology Center Tax Projection Memo Public Notice March 5 2026 Plan Commission Meeting.pdf Plan Commission Staff Report Plan Commission Meeting Minutes 03-05-26.pdf Zoning Map Aerial Map Approver Report MOTION TO RECONVENE: A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Larry Hug, to reconvene the meeting on March 19, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 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 Absent: Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Page 13 of 13