Joliet, IL

Pre-Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

Public Safety Committee

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee meets Oct. 7, 2026 at 10:00 AM at City Hall to review the draft Comprehensive Plan and discuss the project timeline. Members will also consider approving minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting. A third community workshop is scheduled for October 29th at Joliet West from 5:00-7:30 PM. The agenda includes time for public comment on both agenda and non-agenda items, limited to 4 minutes per speaker.

• Review of the draft Comprehensive Plan (documents dated 2026 0930)
• Community Workshop #3 on October 29th at Joliet West, 5:00-7:30 PM
• Approval of minutes from the September 2, 2026 meeting
• Public comment periods for agenda and non-agenda items, 4 minutes per speaker

City Council Meeting

Pre-Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

Tree Advisory Board

The Joliet Tree Advisory Board meets Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The board will hear an Arborist Report and review the City of Joliet Plan for Planting of Trees and Care of Trees in Public Areas, plus an item on Arboretum Accreditation. It will also approve minutes from August 6, 2026 and discuss, without final action, OAKtober Fest, a Report of Tree Walk, and Tree City USA. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items, limited to 4 minutes each.

• Arborist Report (TMP-10324)
• City of Joliet Plan for Planting of Trees and Care of Trees in Public Areas (TMP-10325)
• Arboretum Accreditation (TMP-10326)
• Discussion items not for final action: OAKtober Fest, Report of Tree Walk, Tree City USA
• Approval of Tree Advisory Minutes from August 6, 2026 (TMP-10323)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee

The Joliet Diversity and Community Relations Committee meets Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 4:30 PM in City Hall Council Chambers. The committee is set to approve minutes from its July 16, 2026 meeting and take up agenda items including approval of CDBG PY 2026 resolutions, a review of CDBG policies and procedures, and a Poet Laureate Extension Contract. Residents may speak on agenda or non-agenda items for up to 4 minutes each, or email comments to [email protected] in advance.

• Approval of CDBG PY 2026 Resolutions (TMP-10351)
• Review of CDBG Policies and Procedures (TMP-10356)
• Poet Laureate Extension Contract (TMP-10362)
• Approval of July 16, 2026 committee meeting minutes (TMP-10365)
• Public comment: 4 minutes per speaker on agenda and non-agenda items

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee is meeting to consider several agenda items, including agreements related to the IHSA state baseball tournaments, a tourism marketing contract, a professional services agreement for a tourism study, and the dedication of land for a new public road. The committee will also approve minutes from a prior meeting and hear public comments.

• Resolution approving IHSA State Final Boys Class 3A and 4A Baseball Tournaments Agreement
• Resolution approving a Hospitality Partnership Agreement with Heritage Corridor Destinations Convention & Visitors Bureau for the IHSA State Finals
• Resolution approving an agreement with Heritage Corridor Destinations for tourism marketing and promotion services
• Award of Professional Services Agreement to Hunden Partners for Tourism Study & Market Assessment in the amount of $69,350
• Resolution approving dedication of approximately 1.2 acres as public right-of-way for Quartz Drive, between Rock Run Crossings Drive and Gateway Boulevard

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variation requests: one for a rear yard setback encroachment to build an attached gazebo at 1506 Yorkshire Court, and another for a series of variations to construct a new industrial warehouse at 23960 S. Houbolt Road. A third petition to amend a special use permit for a cannabis dispensary at 2121 W. Jefferson Street has been withdrawn. The board will also consider minutes from its August 20, 2026 meeting and take public comments.

• Petition 2026-42: Variation for rear yard setback encroachment for attached gazebo at 1506 Yorkshire Court (District #3)
• Petition 2026-43: Variations for new industrial warehouse at 23960 S. Houbolt Road (District #5)
• Petition 2026-44: Amendment to Special Use Permit for cannabis dispensary hours at 2121 W. Jefferson Street — withdrawn
• Approval of August 20, 2026 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two petitions: a rear yard setback variation for an attached gazebo at 1506 Yorkshire Court, and a series of variations for a new industrial warehouse facility at 23960 S. Houbolt Road. Both motions carried with six aye votes; member Luis Leon was absent. A petition to extend hours for a cannabis dispensary at 2121 W. Jefferson Street was withdrawn and not acted on. The board also approved its August 20, 2026 minutes, with two members abstaining.

• Approved variation for rear yard setback encroachment for an attached gazebo at 1506 Yorkshire Court (6-0, Leon absent)
• Approved a series of variations for a new industrial warehouse facility at 23960 S. Houbolt Road (6-0, Leon absent)
• Petition 2026-44 to extend hours of a cannabis dispensary at 2121 W. Jefferson Street was withdrawn
• Approved August 20, 2026 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting minutes (4 aye, 2 abstain, Leon absent)
• Approved adjournment (6-0, Leon absent)

Plan Commission

The Joliet Plan Commission will hold public hearings on several land-use items, including the annexation of 23960 S. Houbolt Road with an I-1 Light Industrial classification and an annexation agreement, a special use permit for development in a Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area, a final plat for the Briggs Street Subdivision, and a first amendment to the Rock Run Collection PUD development guidelines. One item, the preliminary plat for Sarver Commercial Property, is deferred. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and public comment periods.

• Annexation of 23960 S. Houbolt Road to I-1 Light Industrial with annexation agreement (A-3-26)
• Special use permit for development on Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area lot at 23960 S. Houbolt Road (M-6-26)
• Final plat of Briggs Street Subdivision at 101 S. Briggs St, 1520 E. Washington St, 113 S. Briggs St, 1521 Second Ave (FP-3-26)
• First amendment to Rock Run Collection PUD development guidelines east of I-55 and north of I-80 (PUD-9-26)
• Deferred preliminary plat of resubdivision of Lot 6 in Sarver Commercial Property at Black Road and Lois Place (P-6-26)

The Joliet Plan Commission approved four land-use petitions: annexation of 23960 S. Houbolt Road with I-1 (Light Industrial) classification and an annexation agreement, a special use permit for development on a lot containing Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area at the same address, the Final Plat of Briggs Street Subdivision, and the First Amendment to the Development Guidelines for the Rock Run Collection Planned Unit Development. Each motion carried 6-0, with Commissioners Crompton and Leon absent. The Commission also voted 6-0 to defer the Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 6 in Sarver Commercial Property to the November 19, 2026 meeting, and approved the August 20, 2026 minutes. The minutes are marked pending approval.

• Approved annexation of 23960 S. Houbolt Road, classification to I-1 (Light Industrial) District, and annexation agreement (6-0)
• Approved special use permit for development on a lot containing Cedar Creek Watershed Protection Area at 23960 S. Houbolt Road (6-0)
• Approved Final Plat of Briggs Street Subdivision at 101 S. Briggs Street, 1520 E. Washington Street, 113 S. Briggs Street, and 1521 Second Avenue (6-0)
• Approved First Amendment to Development Guidelines for Rock Run Collection Planned Unit Development (6-0)
• Deferred Preliminary Plat of Resubdivision of Lot 6 in Sarver Commercial Property to November 19, 2026 Plan Commission meeting (6-0)
• Approved August 20, 2026 Plan Commission meeting minutes (6-0)
• Voted unanimously to adjourn

Arts Commission

The Arts Commission will meet to vote on the Uxmar Torres Poet Laureate contract and discuss grant awards and opportunities. Staff will also provide updates on upcoming City Square events and a preliminary Fall/Winter schedule.

• Approval of Uxmar Torres Poet Laureate contract
• Discussion on grant award and announcement of grant opportunity
• Staff update on City Square event planning
• Development of sub-committee meeting schedules

City Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council will consider consent agenda items including payments for emergency tree and brush removal after storm events, a bridge inspection contract, and several zoning and subdivision ordinances. The council will also vote on renewals for employee health insurance and property/liability/workers' comp coverage, plus a budget amendment for a lawsuit settlement.

• Payment of $601,471.25 for emergency tree and brush removal from June, July, and August storm events
• Approval of $196,000 contract with Hutchison Engineering for Phase III structural inspection of Third Coast Parkway bridge over IL Route 53
• Ordinance to amend 2026 budget to fund settlement of Castillo v. City of Joliet (24 LA 478)
• Special use permits for a semi-trailer sales/service facility at 1720 Worker's Court, a gas station/car wash at Route 59 and Theodore Street, and box truck parking at 1395 N. Larkin Avenue
• Ordinances for Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A subdivision preliminary, final, and recording plats

Finance Committee

The Joliet Finance Committee is meeting to consider several financial items, including accepting an arts grant, approving employee and property insurance renewals, and amending the 2026 budget to fund a lawsuit settlement. The committee will also receive monthly financial and travel expense reports. No final action is expected on new or old business items.

• Resolution accepting Illinois Arts Council General Operating Support Grant for 2027
• Approval of group health, dental, vision, and life insurance renewal for active and retiree employees
• Approval of property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance renewal
• Ordinance amending 2026 budget to fund settlement of Castillo v. City of Joliet, 24 LA 478
• Monthly financial report and travel expense report for August 2026

The Finance Committee approved four agenda items: a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, group health/dental/vision/life insurance renewal, property/liability/workers' comp insurance renewal, and a budget amendment for the Castillo v. City of Joliet settlement. All items passed unanimously. The committee also received reports on finances and travel, and discussed the upcoming 2027 budget.

• Approved General Operating Support Grant from Illinois Arts Council for 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved group health, dental, vision, and life insurance renewal for active and retiree employees (unanimous)
• Approved property, liability, and workers' compensation insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending 2026 budget to fund Castillo v. City of Joliet settlement (unanimous)

Pre-Council Meeting

The Joliet City Council is meeting to consider consent agenda items including payments for emergency tree and brush removal after storm events, professional service agreements, and insurance renewals for employees and city property. The council will also vote on several ordinances and resolutions, including special use permits for a semi-trailer facility, a gas station with car wash, and multiple watershed development projects, as well as right-of-way dedications for a Union Pacific Railroad bridge. Appointments to city boards and a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, land, and litigation matters are also scheduled.

• Approval of $601,471.25 in payments for emergency tree and brush removal from June 10, July 3, and August 11, 2026 storm events
• Approval of $196,000 agreement with Hutchison Engineering for Phase III structural inspection of Third Coast Parkway over IL Route 53 bridge
• Ordinance amending 2026 budget to fund settlement of Castillo v. City of Joliet (24 LA 478)
• Special use permit for semi-trailer sales, service, and repair facility at 1720 Worker's Court
• Special use permit for automobile service station and accessory car wash at northeast corner of Route 59 and Theodore Street

Public Service Committee

The Joliet Public Service Committee will consider several contracts, change orders, and resolutions, including a $196,000 bridge inspection agreement, emergency tree removal payments, and utility easements. The agenda also includes a drive-thru permit application and a resolution for an I-80 landscaping agreement. Most items are routine approvals, with no major policy changes.

• $196,000 contract with Hutchison Engineering for Phase III structural inspection of Third Coast Parkway bridge over IL Route 53
• $601,471.25 in payments for emergency tree and brush removal after June, July, and August 2026 storms
• $50,000 amendment to Hutchison Engineering for Northpoint Development Plan Review
• $37,710.90 change order and payments to Meade Electric for 2024 electrical maintenance contract
• Resolution for I-80 landscaping letter of understanding (Gardner St to Gougar Rd) and ComEd easement agreement

The Public Service Committee recommended several items to the full Council, including $601,471.25 in emergency tree and brush removal payments for three 2026 storm events, a $196,000 structural inspection agreement with Hutchison Engineering, and a $50,000 engineering amendment for the Northpoint Development plan review. It also advanced a $37,710.90 change order and payments to Meade Electric, a ComEd easement agreement, an I-80 letter of understanding, and a drive-thru permit for a Savvy Sliders at 16301 Boulevard Place, Unit 101. All votes were unanimous 3-0 among members present. The minutes are pending approval and record no final Council action.

• Recommended approval of $196,000 professional services agreement with Hutchison Engineering for Phase III structural inspection of the Third Coast Parkway over IL Route 53 bridge (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $601,471.25 in emergency contractor payments for tree and brush removal tied to the June 10, July 3, and August 11, 2026 storm events (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $50,000 Amendment No. 2 to Hutchison Engineering for Northpoint Development plan review (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $37,710.90 Change Order No. 4 and Payment Requests 9-18 to Meade Electric for the 2024 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract (3-0)
• Recommended approval of a Letter of Understanding for I-80 between the State of Illinois and the City of Joliet, Gardner St to Gougar Rd (3-0)
• Recommended approval of an easement agreement with ComEd for utility facilities across city-owned property, PIN 09-01-400-007 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of a drive-thru permit for a Savvy Sliders restaurant at 16301 Boulevard Place, Unit 101 (3-0)
• Approved the Public Service Minutes from 08-31-2026 (3-0)

Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee

The Joliet Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee will approve minutes from July 1, 2026, and review the project timeline. The agenda includes details for Community Workshop #3, scheduled for October 29 in Joliet West. No specific zoning changes, contracts, or ordinances are listed for decision.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes from July 1, 2026 (TMP-10238)
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Project Timeline (TMP-10239)
• Community Workshop #3 scheduled for October 29, 5pm-7:30pm in Joliet West (TMP-10240)

The committee approved the minutes from their July 1, 2026, meeting. Members also reviewed the updated project timeline for the city's Comprehensive Plan and discussed outreach strategies for the upcoming Community Workshop #3 scheduled for October 29.

• Approved July 1, 2026, meeting minutes (11-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (12-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a resolution regarding an Intergovernmental Police Service Assistance agreement. This agreement is between the City of Joliet and the County of DuPage on behalf of the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office for the President's Cup.

• Resolution for Intergovernmental Police Service Assistance (IPSA) with DuPage County
• IPSA agreement for President's Cup

The Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend approval of an Intergovernmental Police Service Assistance (IPSA) agreement between Joliet and DuPage County, but the motion failed despite all three members voting aye. No other agenda items were considered, and the committee discussed Flock cameras and e-bike legislation informally.

• Approved minutes of 8/4/2026 (3-0)
• IPSA agreement with DuPage County failed (3-0, motion failed despite unanimous aye)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will review several large infrastructure contracts, including water main improvements and road resurfacing. The meeting also includes discussions on new municipal use taxes and business district occupation taxes.

• Award of $5,063,328.90 contract for Des Plaines River Tunnel Water Main Improvements
• Award of $2,769,186.30 contract for 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B
• Ordinance amending Chapter 28 regarding Municipal Use Tax
• Ordinance imposing business district occupation taxes in the Rock Run Collection Business District
• Award of $299,887.00 for Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant pump replacements

The Joliet City Council approved a series of contracts and ordinances, including a $5,063,328.90 contract for the Des Plaines River Tunnel Water Main Improvements Project and a $2,769,186.30 contract for the 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B. The council also approved a consent agenda covering minutes, invoices, and several utility and demolition contracts, and adopted ordinances on a municipal use tax, a truck repair special use permit, and business district taxes. Councilman Juan Moreno abstained on several water main and resurfacing items. The minutes are marked pending approval.

• Approved $5,063,328.90 contract for Des Plaines River Tunnel Water Main Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. (8 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved $2,769,186.30 contract for 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. (8 aye, 1 abstain)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, invoices, and contracts (9-0)
• Approved $299,887.00 Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Replacements contract to Airy's Inc. (consent agenda)
• Approved $164,000.00 Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Tower/Well House Demolition contract to National Wrecking Co. (consent agenda)
• Adopted ordinance amending Chapter 28 for Municipal Use Tax (Ordinance 18888) (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance approving special use permit for truck repair facility at 608 Railroad Street (Ordinance 18889) (9-0)
• Adopted ordinance imposing business district taxes in Rock Run Collection Business District (Ordinance 18890) (9-0)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will consider several large infrastructure contracts for water main and road projects. The meeting also includes discussions on new municipal use taxes and business district occupation taxes.

• Award of $5,063,328.90 contract for Des Plaines River Tunnel Water Main Improvements
• Award of $2,769,186.30 contract for 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B
• Ordinance amending regulations for Municipal Use Tax
• Ordinance imposing business district retail, service, and hotel occupation taxes
• Special use permit for a truck repair facility at 608 Railroad Street

The pre-council meeting covered consent agenda items and agenda items scheduled for the next regular council meeting. No final votes were taken; items were discussed and clarified, including contract awards, liquor licenses, and ordinances. The meeting adjourned without formal action.

• Discussed award of Contract No. 2997-0826 for Des Plaines River Tunnel Water Main Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. ($5,063,328.90)
• Discussed award of 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B to Austin Tyler Construction Inc. ($2,769,186.30)
• Discussed issuance of Class B liquor license for Jonny's Bar at 35 E. Cass Street
• Discussed issuance of Class B liquor license for Judge's Bar at 508 N. Chicago Street
• Discussed ordinance adding regulations for municipal use tax
• Discussed special use permit for truck repair facility at 608 Railroad Street
• Discussed ordinance imposing business district taxes in Rock Run Collection Business District
• Discussed resolution for partial closure of Routes 6 and 30 for homecoming parade

Public Service Committee

The Public Service Committee will review several large contracts for water main improvements and road resurfacing. The agenda also includes resolutions for bridge replacement agreements and parade route closures.

• Des Plaines River Tunnel Water Main Improvements Project: $5,063,328.90 contract
• 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B: $2,769,186.30 contract
• Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Replacements: $299,887.00 contract
• Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Tower/Well House Demolition: $164,000.00 contract
• Partial closure of Routes 6 and 30 for the 2026 Joliet Central Homecoming Parade

The Public Service Committee voted unanimously to recommend five contracts and four change orders/pay estimates for full Council approval, including a $5.06M water main project and a $2.77M road resurfacing contract. It also recommended four resolutions, including an intergovernmental agreement for a bridge replacement and a parade route closure. All votes were 3-0.

• Recommended $5,063,328.90 contract for Des Plaines River Tunnel Water Main Improvements to Austin Tyler Construction (3-0)
• Recommended $2,769,186.30 contract for 2026 MFT Resurfacing Contract B to Austin Tyler Construction (3-0)
• Recommended $299,887.00 contract for Eastside Wastewater Treatment Plant Pump Replacements to Airy's Inc. (3-0)
• Recommended $164,000.00 contract for Southeast Joliet Sanitary District Water Tower/Well House Demolition to National Wrecking Co. (3-0)
• Recommended $36,600.00 biosolids application spring lease payment to Jackie Stunkel (3-0)
• Recommended $95,000.00 amendment to Water Meter Asset Management Program agreement with Core & Main LP (3-0)
• Recommended change orders and final pay estimates for three water main projects with net deductions (3-0)
• Recommended resolutions for Farrell Road bridge IGA, MFT fund appropriations, and Route 6/30 partial closure for homecoming parade (3-0)

Joliet Historic Preservation Commission

The Joliet Historic Preservation Commission is meeting to consider a Certificate of Appropriateness for a gabled front porch addition at 611 Campbell Street, a public hearing item. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting, a discussion of the Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study, and routine reports and comments.

• Public hearing on COA-4-2026: Certificate of Appropriateness for a gabled front porch addition at 611 Campbell Street
• Approval of April 22, 2026 regular meeting minutes
• Discussion of Joliet Area African American Historic Context Study

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

The Joliet Plan Commission approved the final planned unit development for Neustoneshire Phase Two, as well as preliminary and final plats for the Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A subdivision. It also approved several road vacations and land dedications related to the Millsdale Road and Third Coast Parkway area, and three special use permits for development within watershed protection areas. One item, the preliminary plat for Sarver Commercial Property, was deferred. All votes were unanimous among present members, with two members absent.

• Approved PUD-8-26: Final Planned Unit Development of Neustoneshire Phase Two (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved V-6-26: Vacation of a portion of Millsdale Road and dedication of public utility easement (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved D-1-26: Dedication of 11.1 acres as public right-of-way south of Millsdale Road (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved D-2-26: Dedication of 8.1 acres as public right-of-way south of Millsdale Road (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved D-3-26: Dedication of 7.4 acres as public right-of-way west of Illinois Route 53 (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved P-7-26 and FP-2-26: Preliminary and final plats for Third Coast Intermodal Hub 2A (6-0, 2 absent)
• Approved M-3-26, M-4-26, M-5-26: Special use permits for development in Cedar Creek and Jackson Creek watershed protection areas (6-0, 2 absent)
• Deferred P-6-26: Preliminary plat of resubdivision of Lot 6 in Sarver Commercial Property (6-0, 2 absent)

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)

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals approved nine of ten petitions, including special use permits for box truck parking, a semi-trailer facility, and a gas station with car wash, plus several residential variations. One petition, a variation of use to convert a single-unit home into a two-unit at 540 Bluff Street, was denied. All votes were 4-0 with three members absent, except the 540 Bluff Street setback variation which passed 3-1.

• Approved special use permit for box truck parking at 1395 N. Larkin Ave (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for semi-trailer sales/service/repair at 1720 Worker's Court (4-0)
• Approved special use permit for auto service station and car wash at Theodore St & Route 59 (4-0)
• Denied variation of use to convert single-unit to two-unit residence at 540 Bluff St (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variation for second story addition at 540 Bluff St (3-1)
• Approved variation for detached garage at 329 Pleasant St (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variation for agricultural structure at 10250 Chicago Rd (4-0)
• Approved front yard setback variation for porch roof at 1105 Hacker Ave (4-0)

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

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)

The Joliet City Council approved a $34,792,038 amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. The council also approved the consent agenda, including a $77,600 fire department vehicle body and a $1,278,214 Microsoft licensing agreement. Several ordinances and resolutions were adopted, including the Joliet Catholic Academy subdivision and a special use permit for a resale boutique. All votes were unanimous except for two items where Councilman Hug and Councilwoman Quillman voted against the Joliet Catholic Academy ordinances, and Councilman Hug voted against the historical museum grant.

• Approved $34,792,038 amendment to Stantec water source program (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $77,600 fire truck body and $1.28M Microsoft licensing (unanimous)
• Adopted Joliet Catholic Academy subdivision ordinances (7-2, Hug & Quillman nay)
• Approved special use permit for resale boutique at 124 N. Ottawa St. (unanimous)
• Rezoned 303 S. Ottawa St. from R-2 to R-3 (unanimous)
• Adopted 2026 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Approved 9-1-1 surcharge grant agreement with Will County (unanimous)
• Approved banking services agreement with JP Morgan Chase (unanimous)

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

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)

The pre-council meeting reviewed agenda items for the upcoming regular council meeting, including a $34.8 million amendment to the Alternative Water Source Program contract with Stantec. No final votes were taken; the council discussed items and entered closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, land, and litigation matters.

• Reviewed $34,792,038 amendment to Stantec water source program contract
• Discussed $77,600 Knapheide fire department vehicle purchase
• Discussed $117.37/ton road salt agreement with Midwest Salt LLC
• Discussed $65,400 Baxter & Woodman water system design contract
• Discussed $275,000 Sierra ITS professional services contract
• Discussed $1,278,214.47 Microsoft enterprise licensing agreement
• Discussed Joliet Catholic Academy subdivision PUD and plat ordinances
• Moved to closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, land, and litigation

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)

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

The Tree Advisory Board voted to recommend the City of Joliet pursue Arboretum Accreditation and to have Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management present the draft management plan to the City Council and public. The board also approved the June 4, 2026 minutes and allowed itself to review the draft management plan. Members Eric Moon and Betsy Satcher were absent for all votes.

• Approved June 4, 2026 Tree Advisory minutes (4-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended City of Joliet seek Arboretum Accreditation (5-0, 2 absent)
• Allowed Tree Advisory Board to review Draft Management Plan (5-0, 2 absent)
• Recommended Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management present plan to City Council and public (5-0, 2 absent)

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)

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)