Joliet, IL

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on 10 petitions, including special use permits for box truck parking, a semi-trailer sales facility, and an automobile service station with car wash, as well as several variations for residential property changes. The board will also approve minutes from the July 16, 2026 meeting and take public comments. No final action is scheduled for the old/new business items.

• Special Use Permit for box truck parking at 1395 N. Larkin Avenue (District #2)
• Special Use Permit for semi-trailer sales, service, and repair at 1720 Worker's Court (District #5)
• Special Use Permit for automobile service station and car wash at northeast corner of Theodore Street and Route 59 (District #3)
• Variation to convert single-unit residence to two-unit at 540 Bluff Street (District #4)
• Variation to reduce front yard setback for second story addition at 540 Bluff Street (District #4)

Plan Commission

The Joliet Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several development items, including the final planned unit development for Neustoneshire Phase Two, the preliminary and final plats for the Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A subdivision, and multiple road vacations and land dedications near Millsdale Road and Illinois Route 53. The commission will also consider special use permits for development within Cedar Creek and Jackson Creek watershed protection areas. One item, the preliminary plat for Sarver Commercial Property, is deferred.

• PUD-8-26: Final Planned Unit Development of Neustoneshire Phase Two (north of Van Dyke Road, west of County Line Road)
• P-7-26 and FP-2-26: Preliminary and final plats for Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A subdivision (east of Illinois Route 53, north and south of Breen Road)
• V-6-26: Vacation of a portion of Millsdale Road and dedication of a public utility easement adjacent to Union Pacific Railroad
• D-1-26, D-2-26, D-3-26: Dedications of approximately 11.1, 8.1, and 7.4 acres as public right-of-way near Millsdale Road and Illinois Route 53
• M-3-26, M-4-26, M-5-26: Special use permits for development in Cedar Creek and Jackson Creek watershed protection areas

Pre-Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

Arts Commission

The Joliet Arts Commission is meeting to discuss updates from subcommittees, a grant announcement, and a preliminary fall event schedule. The agenda also includes approval of the July 15, 2026 meeting minutes and public comment periods. No formal votes or decisions are listed.

• Discussion on updates from subcommittees
• Discussion on grant announcement
• Discussion on preliminary fall event schedule
• Approval of 7.15.2026 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Joliet Finance Committee is meeting to consider several resolutions, including a grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum, an ordinance amending municipal use tax regulations, a banking services agreement with JP Morgan Chase, and vehicle purchases for the Tri County Auto Theft Taskforce. The committee will also receive the July 2026 monthly financial report and a travel expense report. These are agenda items for discussion and potential recommendation.

• Resolution approving a grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum
• Ordinance amending Chapter 28 Taxation for municipal use tax regulations
• Resolution approving banking services agreement with JP Morgan Chase
• Resolution authorizing vehicle purchases and declaring surplus vehicles for the Tri County Auto Theft Taskforce
• July 2026 monthly financial report and travel expense report

The Joliet Finance Committee voted 2-1 to forward a resolution approving a grant to the Joliet Area Historical Museum to the full council. The committee also discussed but took no final action on a municipal use tax ordinance, a banking services agreement with JP Morgan Chase, and a vehicle purchase/surplus resolution for the Tri County Auto Theft Taskforce. Reports on the July 2026 monthly financials and travel expenses were presented. The meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Forwarded JAHM grant resolution to full council (2-1, Mudron and Reardon aye, Hug nay)
• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council is meeting to consider a significant amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program, along with several contracts, ordinances, and appointments. The agenda includes a large consent agenda with multiple professional service agreements and purchases, as well as several zoning and development ordinances. The most consequential item is the $34.8 million amendment to the Stantec consulting agreement for the city's water source program.

• Amendment No. 5 to Stantec Consulting Services agreement for Alternative Water Source Program: $34,792,038.00
• Bulk road salt purchase agreement with Midwest Salt LLC at $117.37 per ton
• Three-year Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement with SHI, not to exceed $1,278,214.47
• Final Planned Unit Development and Recording Plat for Joliet Catholic Academy Subdivision (PUD-6-26, RP-8-26)
• Special Use Permit for a resale boutique at 124 N. Ottawa Street (ZBA 2026-30)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on a consent agenda that includes several contracts and purchases, as well as a major amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services for $34,792,038.00. The council will also consider ordinances related to the Joliet Catholic Academy subdivision, a special use permit for a resale boutique, a zoning reclassification, and a budget amendment, along with resolutions on grants, surplus property, and banking services. A closed session is scheduled for personnel, collective bargaining, land acquisition, and litigation matters.

• Amendment No. 5 to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for $34,792,038.00
• Purchase of one Knapheide specialty body for Fire Department Technical Rescue Team for $77,600.00
• Bulk road salt sales agreement with Midwest Salt LLC at $117.37 per ton
• Ordinances for Joliet Catholic Academy subdivision (PUD-6-26, RP-8-26)
• Special use permit for resale boutique at 124 N. Ottawa Street (ZBA 2026-30)

Public Service Committee

The Joliet Public Service Committee will vote on several contracts, including a $34.8 million amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program, a $77,600 fire department vehicle body, a road salt agreement, and a sanitary district engineering contract. They will also consider a surplus property resolution and a drive-thru permit for a Hawaiian Bros restaurant. Public comments are limited to 4 minutes per speaker.

• Amendment No. 5 to Alternative Water Source Program with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for $34,792,038.00
• Purchase of one Knapheide specialty body for Fire Department Technical Rescue Team for $77,600.00
• Bulk road salt sales agreement with Midwest Salt LLC at $117.37 per ton
• Professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman Inc. for Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Phase 2 water improvements, not to exceed $65,400.00
• Drive-thru permit application for Hawaiian Bros Restaurant at 1351 Shale Road

The Public Service Committee recommended four contract items for full Council approval, including a $34,792,038 amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., a $77,600 Knapheide specialty body for the Fire Department, a bulk road salt agreement with Midwest Salt LLC at $117.37 per ton, and a $65,400 professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman Inc. for the Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Phase 2 water system improvements. The committee also recommended a resolution declaring certain city property as surplus and a drive-thru permit for a Hawaiian Bros restaurant at 1351 Shale Road. All recommendations passed unanimously with Councilman Hug, Mudron, and Reardon voting aye.

• Recommended approval of $34,792,038 Amendment No. 5 to Alternative Water Source Program with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $77,600 purchase of one Knapheide specialty body for Fire Department Technical Rescue Team (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of bulk road salt sales agreement with Midwest Salt LLC at $117.37 per ton (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of $65,400 professional services agreement with Baxter & Woodman Inc. for Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Phase 2 water system improvements (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of resolution declaring certain city property as surplus (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of drive-thru permit for Hawaiian Bros restaurant at 1351 Shale Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 08-03-2026 Public Service Committee meeting (Mudron and Reardon aye; Hug abstained)

City Council Meeting

Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

The Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities is meeting to discuss updates on the 2026 Disability Pride Fest, potential grants, and staff updates. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no final action items, plus routine approval of minutes and public comment periods.

• Discussion: 2026 Disability Pride Fest Update
• Discussion: Grants Discussion
• Staff Updates
• Approval of 5.12.26 meeting minutes

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will consider hiring certified lateral police officers and firefighter/paramedics, and approve promotions within the fire department. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes, a closed session for employee matters, and public comment periods.

• Hiring of certified lateral Joliet Police Officers
• Hiring of Joliet Firefighter/Paramedics
• Promotion of Michael Kubinski and Scott Winkels to Fire Captain
• Promotion of Christopher Kinsella, Christopher O'Hara, and Christian Conroy to Fire Lieutenant
• Closed session for employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal

Tree Advisory Board

The Joliet Tree Advisory Board will vote on arboretum accreditation and a tree inventory and management plan. The board will also hear the arborist report and introduce a new member. Upcoming public events include a summer tree walk and Oaktoberfest.

• Vote on arboretum accreditation (TMP-10136)
• Vote on tree inventory and management plan (TMP-10137)
• Arborist report (TMP-10134)
• Introduction of new board member Andy Neill, semi-retired ecology instructor at JJC
• Summer Public Tree Walk on August 19, 2026 at Route 66 Park

Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee is meeting to review several contract awards for professional services, hardware, and software licensing. These items include IT staffing and enterprise software agreements.

• Contract to SHI for Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement not to exceed $1,278,214.47
• Contract to Sierra ITS for Professional Services Funding in the amount of $275,000.00
• Contract to Lenovo for 2026 PC Lifecycle Program in the amount of $85,000.00
• Contract to VideoTec for Access Control and Surveillance at 9 Osgood in the amount of $72,927.00
• Contract to CDWG for Cradlepoint NetCloud Mobile Router Licensing in the amount of $49,207.09

The Communication, Technology and Information Systems Committee unanimously recommended approval of five IT contracts, including a three-year Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement not to exceed $1,278,214.47. All recommendations were approved 3-0 and will go to the full City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of $275,000 Sierra ITS professional services contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $49,207.09 CDWG Cradlepoint NetCloud licensing renewal (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $85,000 Lenovo 2026 PC Lifecycle Program contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $1,278,214.47 SHI Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $72,927 VideoTec access control and surveillance at 9 Osgood (3-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is deciding on a contract for the Joliet Fire Department's medical and fitness evaluations and discussing an amendment to the 2026 annual budget. The committee will also consider a resolution for an intergovernmental agreement with the Will County 9-1-1 Emergency Telephone System Board. The meeting includes time for public comments on both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Contract with Rock Valley Health for $290,376.00
• Amendment to the 2026 Annual Budget
• Intergovernmental agreement with Will County 9-1-1 ETSB

The committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of a $290,376 contract with Rock Valley Health for 2026-2027 Joliet Fire Department medical and fitness evaluations, and also recommended a budget amendment and a 9-1-1 surcharge grant agreement. No final action was taken on discussion items regarding the Stryker building, 6 corners issues, or tent encampments.

• Approved minutes of July 7, 2026 (3-0)
• Recommended award of $290,376 contract to Rock Valley Health for fire department medical/fitness evaluations (3-0)
• Recommended ordinance amending the 2026 annual budget for operational expenditures (3-0)
• Recommended resolution authorizing intergovernmental agreement with Will County 9-1-1 ETSB to accept surcharge grant funds (3-0)

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will discuss and decide on various agenda items, including appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, contracts for city services, and liquor license applications. The council will also hold a public hearing on the creation of the Rock Run Collection Business District. Additionally, the council will consider ordinances and resolutions related to business districts, public nuisances, and lease agreements.

• $290,376 contract for Joliet Fire Department medical evaluations
• $49,950 contract for Minton Road Lift Station engineering services
• Public hearing for Rock Run Collection Business District
• Ordinance establishing business district and imposing occupation taxes
• Liquor license applications for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse and Angelita's Mexican Bar & Cuisine

The Joliet City Council approved the creation of the Rock Run Collection Business District, imposing new retailers', service, and hotel occupation taxes. It also approved several contracts, liquor licenses, and resolutions, including parade route closures. All votes were unanimous except for two liquor license approvals that had dissenting or abstaining votes.

• Adopted ordinance creating Rock Run Collection Business District with new taxes (unanimous)
• Approved $290,376 contract for fire department medical/fitness evaluations to Rock Valley Health (consent agenda)
• Approved $49,950 professional services agreement for Minton Road lift station construction engineering to V3 Companies (consent agenda)
• Approved $879,996 facilities grounds maintenance contract to Dukes Landscape Services (consent agenda)
• Approved Class B liquor license for BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (7-2)
• Approved Class E liquor license for Angelita's Mexican Bar & Cuisine (8-0-1 abstention)
• Approved Class E liquor license for Tacos El Tio #11 (unanimous)
• Approved resolutions requesting closure of Routes 6 and 30 for Black Joy Parade and State Route 171 for Mexican Independence Day Parade (unanimous)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance to create the Rock Run Collection Business District, which includes imposing specific occupation taxes. The body is also reviewing several city contracts, liquor license applications, and zoning variations.

• Proposed creation of Rock Run Collection Business District and associated occupation taxes
• Contract for Joliet Fire Department Medical and Fitness Evaluations to Rock Valley Health for $290,376.00
• Facilities Grounds Maintenance 2026-2029 contract to Dukes Landscape Services for $879,996.00
• Variation of use for administrative offices at 317 S. Reed Street
• Liquor license applications for BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Angelita’s Mexican Bar & Cuisine, and Tacos El Tio #11

The pre-council meeting was largely informational, with no final votes taken. Staff presented an update on the Alternative Water Source Program, and the council discussed agenda items including the proposed Rock Run Collection Business District, several liquor license applications, and multiple contract awards. No formal decisions were made at this meeting.

• No formal votes taken; all items were discussed for the upcoming regular council meeting
• Received update on Alternative Water Source Program from Public Utilities Director Allison Swisher
• Heard public comment supporting Council Memo #401-26 (317 S. Reed St. variation) from Reedwood Neighborhood representative
• Heard public comment on Council Memo #405-26 (Black Joy Parade route closure) from parade committee chair
• Discussed ordinance creating Rock Run Collection Business District (Item 399-26) with clarification from staff
• Discussed ordinance declaring structures public nuisances (Item 400-26)
• Discussed variation of use for 317 S. Reed Street (Item 401-26) with council concerns raised
• Discussed resolutions for parade route closures and surplus property declaration

Public Service Committee

The Joliet Public Service Committee will decide on contracts, change orders, and surplus property resolutions. Items include engineering services for the Minton Road lift station replacement, a sewer cleaning change order, and surplus property declarations.

• Award $49,950 engineering contract for Minton Road lift station replacement to V 3 Companies Inc.
• Approve $139,900 contract for 2026 Hickory-Spring Creek cleaning project to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating
• Approve $91,700 change order for 2025 sanitary sewer cleaning and inspection to Pipe View America
• Amend $24,700 professional services agreement for 2025 sanitary cleaning to RJN Group Inc.
• Declare Joliet property surplus per July 2026 inventory

The Public Service Committee recommended several contracts for sewer and lift station work for full Council approval. The committee also recommended approving resolutions for property surplus and road closures for the Black Joy and Mexican Independence Day parades.

• Recommended $49,950 agreement for Minton Road Lift Station engineering to V3 Companies Inc. (2-0)
• Recommended $139,900 contract for 2026 Hickory - Spring Creek Cleaning to Gregg W. Dobczyk Excavating (2-0)
• Recommended $91,700 change order for Pipe View America and $24,700 amendment for RJN Group Inc. regarding sanitary sewer cleaning (2-0)
• Recommended resolution declaring certain city property as surplus (2-0)
• Recommended closure of Routes 6 and 30 for the 2026 Black Joy Parade (2-0)
• Recommended closure of State Route 171 for the 2026 Mexican Independence Day Parade (2-0)
• Approved 07-20-2026 meeting minutes (2-0)

Public Assets Committee

The Joliet Public Assets Committee will decide on two contracts: a $163,379.84 purchase of a Caterpillar generator for the Public Works Cedarwood facility and an $879,996.00 grounds maintenance contract for 2026–2029. The meeting also includes procedural items like roll call and public comment periods.

• Purchase Caterpillar generator for Public Works Cedarwood facility for $163,379.84 from Altorfer Power Systems
• Award Facilities Grounds Maintenance contract (2026–2029) for $879,996.00 to Dukes Landscape Services

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will vote on a series of contracts, professional service agreements, change orders, and ordinances. Items include a $1,106,778.11 sidewalk replacement contract, multiple $50,000 engineering service agreements, and a $3,500,000 state grant acceptance. A public hearing will consider an annexation of 0.14 acres at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue.

• Award of $1,106,778.11 contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program (West of Larkin)
• Purchase of one AX 17 Vermeer chipper from Vermeer Illinois Inc. for $119,527.78
• Approval of professional service agreements with Geotech Inc. and TWIG Technologies, each not to exceed $50,000
• Award of $126,900 contract to Core & Main LP for water metering equipment
• Approval of Change Order No. 2 for Railroad Street Water Main Improvements, a deduction of $417,544.90

City Council approved a $3.5 million grant for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and authorized several infrastructure contracts. The council also approved the annexation and R-3 zoning of 0.14 acres at Elgin and Leach Avenue.

• Accepted $3.5M IDOT grant for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan
• Approved annexation and R-3 zoning for 0.14 acres at Elgin and Leach Avenue
• Awarded $1,106,778.11 sidewalk replacement contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co.
• Awarded $590,075.00 Minton Road Lift Station Replacement contract to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
• Approved $654,217.80 purchase of medical equipment for Fire Department from Stryker Medical
• Authorized class action settlement agreement in Musa et. al. v. City of Joliet
• Appointed Andrew J. Neill to the Tree Advisory Board
• Reappointed Diane Harris to the Library Board

Pre-Council Meeting

The Pre‑Council meeting will consider multiple approvals, including a $3,500,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan. It will also award a $1,106,778.11 contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. for the 2026 Sidewalk Replacement Program west of Larkin. Additional items include professional service agreements, change orders, and a public hearing on annexing 0.14 acre at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue.

• Accept $3,500,000 IDOT grant for I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan (Ordinance 371-26)
• Award $1,106,778.11 contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. for sidewalk replacement west of Larkin (Item 355-26)
• Approve professional service agreement up to $100,000 for Northpoint Traffic Impact Study with Strand Associates (Item 354-26)
• Public hearing on annexation of 0.14 acre at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue (Resolution 368-26)
• Approve change order deduction of $417,544.90 for Railroad Street Water Main Improvements (Item 361-26)

The Pre-Council approved several high-value infrastructure contracts, including a $1.1M sidewalk program and a $3.5M IDOT grant. The body also authorized a class action settlement agreement and various intergovernmental agreements for fire and sewer services.

• Approved $3.5M IDOT grant for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan
• Awarded $1,106,778.11 sidewalk replacement contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co.
• Approved $654,217.80 purchase of medical equipment for Fire Department from Stryker Medical
• Awarded $590,075.00 Minton Road Lift Station Replacement contract to Austin Tyler Construction Inc.
• Authorized execution of class action settlement agreement in Musa et. al. v. City of Joliet
• Approved $119,527.78 purchase of Vermeer Chipper
• Approved annexation and R-3 zoning for 0.14 acres at Elgin Avenue and Leach Avenue
• Approved $383,589.39 budget amendment for Multi Modal Transportation Center- 1B Bus Station

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will consider several contracts and professional service agreements, including purchases of equipment and engineering studies. It will adopt an ordinance to accept a $3,500,000 Illinois Department of Transportation grant for the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and amend the 2026 budget accordingly. Additional items include change order approvals for water main projects and resolutions for intergovernmental agreements on sewer and drainage improvements.

• Approve purchase of one AX 17 Vermeer Chipper for $119,527.78 from Vermeer Illinois Inc.
• Award contract for West of Larkin sidewalk replacement program to Davis Concrete Construction Co. for $1,106,778.11.
• Ordinance accepting a $3,500,000 IDOT grant for the I‑80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and amending the 2026 budget.
• Resolution approving intergovernmental agreement with the Village of Shorewood for gravity sewer line oversizing and related payment.
• Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Railroad Street Water Main Improvements Project with a deduction of $417,544.90.

The committee recommended several infrastructure contracts, budget amendments, and resolutions for full Council approval. Key items include a $3.5 million IDOT grant for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan and a $1.1 million sidewalk replacement contract. The committee also recommended approval of a class action settlement agreement.

• Recommended $3.5M IDOT grant for I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan (3-0)
• Recommended $1,106,778.11 sidewalk replacement contract to Davis Concrete Construction Co. (3-0)
• Recommended $590,075.00 Minton Road Lift Station Replacement contract to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended approval of Class Action Settlement Agreement in Musa et. al. v. City of Joliet (3-0)
• Recommended $119,527.78 purchase of Vermeer Chipper from Vermeer Illinois Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $126,900.00 purchase of water metering equipment from Core & Main LP (3-0)
• Recommended $383,589.39 budget amendment for Joliet Multi Modal Transportation Center 1B Bus Station (3-0)
• Recommended IGA with Village of Shorewood for Lasser Diversion Sewer (3-0)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee

The Diversity and Community Relations Committee will approve the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. It will hear a presentation updating the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. The committee will discuss eligibility for the snow removal program, but no final action or recommendation is scheduled. A public comment period is also provided.

• Approval of Diversity & Community Relations Committee minutes from May 28, 2026 (TMP-10084)
• Snow Removal Program Eligibility discussion (TMP-10082) – new or old business, not for final action or recommendation
• CDBG PY2026 Update Presentation (TMP-10081)
• Public comment period for agenda and non‑agenda items
• Adjournment

The Diversity and Community Relations Committee approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved updated eligibility requirements for the Snow Removal Program, adding people over 80, disabled or mobility‑impaired individuals, SNAP recipients, veterans, and those who live alone. No public comments were received, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 28, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved Snow Removal Program eligibility (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on agenda items. It will consider Z‑2‑26, a reclassification of 303 S. Ottawa Street from R‑2 (single‑family) to R‑3 (one‑ and two‑family) zoning in Council District #5. The commission will defer P‑6‑26, a preliminary plat for the resubdivision of Lot 6 in the Sarver Commercial Property at the northeast corner of Black Road and Lois Place.

• Z‑2‑26: Reclassify 303 S. Ottawa Street from R‑2 to R‑3 zoning (Council District #5)
• P‑6‑26: Preliminary plat of resubdivision of Lot 6 in Sarver Commercial Property at NE corner of Black Road and Lois Place – deferred
• Public hearing on agenda items (old business)
• Public hearing on agenda items (new business)

The commission approved the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It voted to change 303 S. Ottawa Street from R-2 to R-3 zoning. It deferred the preliminary plat for Lot 6 in the Sarver commercial property to the August 20, 2026 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 18, 2026 Plan Commission minutes (Cox, Eulitz, Martin, Radakovich, Turk, Hammac, Leon aye; Crompton absent)
• Approved reclassification of 303 S. Ottawa Street from R-2 to R-3 zoning (Cox, Eulitz, Martin, Radakovich, Turk, Hammac, Leon aye; Crompton absent)
• Deferred preliminary plat of resubdivision of Lot 6 in Sarver Commercial Property to Aug. 20, 2026 (Cox, Eulitz, Martin, Radakovich, Turk, Hammac, Leon aye; Crompton absent)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (Cox, Eulitz, Martin, Radakovich, Turk, Hammac, Leon aye; Crompton absent)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider three petitions regarding land use and special permits. The board will also hold an election for Chair.

• Petition 2026-29: Variation of Use for administrative offices at 317 S. Reed Street
• Petition 2026-30: Special Use Permit for a resale boutique at 124 N. Ottawa Street
• Petition 2026-31: Special Use Permit for a truck repair facility at 608 Railroad Street
• Election of Chair

The board elected Jane McGrath Schmig as Chair and approved the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved three petitions: a variation of use for administrative offices at 317 S. Reed St, a special use permit for a resale boutique at 124 N. Ottawa St, and a special use permit for a truck repair facility at 608 Railroad St. All votes were 5‑0 with one member absent.

• Elected Jane McGrath Schmig as Chair (5-0)
• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2026-29 for admin offices at 317 S. Reed St (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2026-30 for resale boutique at 124 N. Ottawa St (5-0)
• Approved Petition 2026-31 for truck repair facility at 608 Railroad St (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Arts Commission

The Commission will consider a resolution to approve the Poet Laureate contract for the 2026-2027 term. Staff will also present a grants update. Public comment periods are scheduled for both agenda and non-agenda items.

• Resolution to approve the Poet Laureate contract for 2026-2027
• Grants presentation by Becky DeGroate

The Joliet Arts Commission tabled a resolution to approve the Poet Laureate contract for 2026-2027 because no contract had been created for review. Commissioners also discussed grant applications, formed subcommittees for stadium art and mural priorities, and asked about budget and council liaison matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Tabled Resolution to Approve the Poet Laureate Contract for 2026 through 2027 (5-0, 3 absent)
• Approved June 17, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0, 3 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0, 3 absent)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet to review the approval of Joliet Fire Department promotion lists. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding specific employee matters.

• Approval of Joliet Fire Department Promotion Lists
• Closed session regarding specific employee appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the Joliet Fire Department promotion lists. The board also approved minutes from four prior meetings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Joliet Fire Department promotion lists (4-0, one absent)
• Approved minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from May 13, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 22, 2026 meeting (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 30, 2026 meeting (4-0)

City Council Meeting

The council will review several zoning ordinances for residential developments including Vista Ridge and Caton Farm. They are also considering various municipal expenditures for public works vehicles, traffic management, and roadway construction.

• Purchase of two specialty trucks for $272,143.00
• Purchase of six vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $288,318.00
• Payment to Iteris Inc. for traffic management improvements of $14,999.24
• Roadway improvement payment for County Line Road (Van Dyke/Kennedy) of $97,620.74
• Resubdivision and PUD ordinances for Vista Ridge Phase 3 and 580 Caton Farm

Public Safety Committee

The Joliet Public Safety Committee will review resolutions covering fire department operations, intergovernmental partnerships, and grant funding. Key discussions include a major equipment purchase for the Fire Department, coordination with IDOT on bridge safety inspections, and new mutual aid agreements with neighboring fire districts. Members will also consider grants for tobacco enforcement and FOID card processing.

• Purchase of cots, stair chairs, and defibrillators from Stryker Medical for $654,217.80
• Letter of Understanding with IDOT for fire standpipe maintenance on the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge project
• MOUs establishing mutual aid agreements between Joliet Fire Department and Elwood and Channahon districts
• Grant resolutions for tobacco enforcement, FOID card processing, and a school district safety agreement
• Declaration of surplus property from the Tri-County Auto Theft Taskforce

The Public Safety Committee unanimously recommended approval of eight agenda items, including a $654,217.80 purchase of Stryker Medical fire equipment (cots, loaders, stair chairs, defibrillators) and resolutions for intergovernmental agreements, grants, and property surplus. All votes were 3-0. The committee also discussed alcohol enforcement, e-bikes, ATVs, and Kratom sales but took no formal action on those topics.

• Recommended approval of $654,217.80 fire equipment purchase from Stryker Medical (3-0)
• Recommended approval of letter of understanding with IDOT for I-80 bridge fire standpipe maintenance (3-0)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Elwood Fire Protection District (3-0)
• Recommended approval of MOU with Channahon Fire Protection District (3-0)
• Recommended approval of tobacco enforcement grant acceptance (3-0)
• Recommended approval of intergovernmental agreement with Plainfield School District 202 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of FOID enforcement grant agreement with State of Illinois (3-0)
• Recommended approval of surplus property declaration for Tri-County Auto Theft Taskforce (3-0)

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will review and approve several public works contracts, including new DPW vehicles and roadway improvement payments. Staff will also present a resolution to designate an honorary street name for Les Cheney and report on recent utility maintenance activities.

• Purchase of 2 DPW specialty trucks for $272,143
• Purchase of 6 vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $288,318
• Amendment to engineering services for the Joliet Centralized Traffic Management System ($14,999)
• Change order and final payment for County Line Road improvements ($97,620)
• Resolution designating an honorary street name for Les Cheney

The Public Service Committee recommended several contracts and change orders for full Council approval. These include purchases of specialty trucks and various vehicles, as well as engineering and construction payments.

• Approved June 15, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Recommended purchase of two specialty trucks for $272,143.00 (2-0)
• Recommended purchase of six vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $288,318.00 (2-0)
• Recommended Iteris Inc. engineering amendment for $14,999.24 (2-0)
• Recommended PT Ferro Construction Co. change order and final payment (2-0)
• Recommended Meade Electric Company change order and payment request (2-0)
• Recommended MFT fund appropriation resolution (2-0)
• Recommended honorary street name designation for Les Cheney (2-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The council will review several land use ordinances including residential plats for Vista Ridge and Caton Farm. They are also considering various municipal expenditures ranging from public works vehicles to traffic management engineering.

• Purchase of two specialty trucks for $272,143.00
• Purchase of six vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $288,318.00
• Payment to Will County Center for Economic Development for $50,000.00
• Resubdivision and final plat approvals for Vista Ridge Phase 3
• Special use permit for a duplex at 1216 Fairview Avenue

The council approved a $50,000 payment for Will County Center membership dues, purchases of two specialty trucks for $272,143 and six vehicles for $288,318 for Public Works, and several development ordinances for Vista Ridge, 580 Caton Farm, and 1216 Fairview Avenue. It also approved amendments and change orders for the Centralized Traffic Management System and County Line Road projects, and adopted resolutions for a tobacco‑enforcement grant, motor‑fuel‑tax funding for traffic engineering, an honorary street name, and surplus property for an auto‑theft taskforce.

• Approved $50,000 payment to Will County Center for Economic Development membership dues
• Approved purchase of two specialty trucks for Public Works for $272,143.00
• Approved purchase of six vehicles from Ron Tirapelli Ford for $288,318.00
• Approved amendment No. 3 to engineering services for the Centralized Traffic Management System Improvement Project for $14,999.24
• Approved change order for County Line Road improvements: $16,122.71 deduction and $97,620.74 payment
• Approved ordinances for Vista Ridge Phase 3 Lot 1 resubdivision (final and recording plats)
• Approved special use permit and variation of use for 1216 Fairview Avenue
• Approved resolution appropriating motor‑fuel‑tax funds for traffic management engineering services

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will review a presentation titled 'Understand the Growth of Joliet' by Urban 3. This discussion is part of the ongoing development of the city's long-term comprehensive plan.

• Presentation: Urban 3's Understand the Growth of Joliet

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee discussed findings from consulting firm Urban3 on land use, zoning, housing types, and affordability. No substantive decisions were made; only previous minutes and adjournment were approved.

• Approved Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes 06/03/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Commission is meeting to review the promotion of James Durham from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant. They will also discuss updates or changes regarding promotional preference points for the department.

• Promotion of James Durham to Sergeant
• Discussion regarding promotional preference points

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners approved the promotion of James Durham from Master Patrol Officer to Sergeant after a review found no reason to deny the promotion. The motion was made by Commissioner Tomas Ponce, seconded by Commissioner John Stefanski, and passed with all five commissioners voting aye. The Board also approved the adjournment of the meeting by a motion from Commissioner Pat Strocchia, seconded by Commissioner Tomas Ponce, which likewise passed unanimously.

• Approved promotion of James Durham to Sergeant (5-0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5-0)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee