Joliet

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

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

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

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

City Council Meeting

Pre-Council Meeting

City Council Meeting

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)

Diversity and Community Relations Committee

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

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will vote on approving the Joliet Police Department's new hire eligibility list for 2026-2028. Public comment is accepted on this agenda item before the vote.

• Approval of Joliet Police Department 2026-2028 New Hire Eligibility List (TMP-10016)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold public hearings on four items: a final planned unit development for Joliet Catholic Academy at 1200 N. Larkin Avenue, a resubdivision of Lot 1 in Vista Ridge Phase 3, vacation of a 20x55-foot alley portion near 359 Whitney Avenue, and annexation of 0.14 acres at 502 Leach Avenue. They will also vote on approving prior meeting minutes.

• Final PUD for Joliet Catholic Academy subdivision at 1200 N. Larkin Ave and 1201 Wyoming Ave
• Final plat resubdivision of Lot 1 in Vista Ridge Phase 3 (east of Greywall Blvd, north of Caton Farm Rd)
• Vacation of 20x55-foot public alley portion west of 359 Whitney Ave
• Annexation of 0.14 acres at 502 Leach Ave (Elgin/Leach intersection) with R-3 zoning
• Approval of May 21, 2026 Plan Commission minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Joliet Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three petitions for a proposed duplex at 1216 Fairview Avenue. The board will consider a special use permit, a use variation to allow a two-family dwelling in a single-family zone, and deviations from standard zoning requirements. The meeting also includes routine approvals and public comment periods.

• Petition 2026-07: Special use permit for a duplex at 1216 Fairview Avenue
• Petition 2026-08: Use variation to place an R-3 dwelling in an R-2 district at 1216 Fairview Avenue
• Petition 2026-09: Zoning standard deviations for the same property
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes

Arts Commission

The Joliet Arts Commission will approve minutes from its May 20 meeting and receive updates on communications and the city's comprehensive plan. The meeting includes opportunities for public comment on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Approval of May 20 Arts Commission meeting minutes
• Communications update
• Comprehensive plan update

Land Use and Economic Development Committee

The Land Use and Economic Development Committee will consider a resolution to authorize a lease extension agreement for the snack bar at Gateway Transportation Center with GiGi's Sweets, LLC. They will also receive a presentation on the Heritage Corridor Destinations Annual Report. Public comments on agenda and non-agenda items are permitted.

• Resolution to extend lease for snack bar at 90 E. Jefferson Street with GiGi's Sweets, LLC
• Heritage Corridor Destinations Annual Report presentation
• Approval of minutes from May 20, 2026 meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will consider several resolutions and an ordinance, including accepting a $26,000 state fire grant for turnout gear, designating bank depositories, approving a grant extension for Rialto Square Theatre, and authorizing an intergovernmental loan with the theatre. They will also vote on an amendment to the 2026 annual budget and review monthly financial and travel reports.

• Accept $26,000 state fire grant for turnout gear
• Designate financial institutions for city deposits
• Approve new grant and extension for Rialto Square Theatre
• Authorize intergovernmental loan with Rialto Square Theatre
• Amend 2026 annual budget

The committee forwarded an intergovernmental loan agreement with the Will County Exposition and Auditorium Authority (Rialto Square Theatre) to the full council for approval on a 2-1 vote. It also approved a $26,000 fire turnout gear grant, designated financial institutions, approved a new grant and extension for the Rialto Square Theatre, and amended the 2026 annual budget. All other agenda and report items were approved unanimously.

• Approved $26,000 fire turnout gear grant (unanimous)
• Approved resolution designating financial institutions (unanimous)
• Approved new grant and extension for Rialto Square Theatre (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 budget amendment (unanimous)
• Forwarded Rialto Square Theatre loan agreement to full council (2-1)
• Approved May 2026 Finance Committee minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly financial report, invoice exceptions, and library quarterly report (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense report (unanimous)

City Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on ordinances to annex 23656 S. Houbolt Road and rezone it to light industrial, allowing a truck parking facility with compressed natural gas fueling. Other major items include an intergovernmental loan and grant to the Rialto Square Theatre for up to an unspecified amount, a $3.4 million TIF draw, and a new police supervisors' collective bargaining agreement. The meeting also covers several liquor license approvals and various contracts for traffic systems, water main design, and land acquisition.

• Annexation and zoning for truck parking with CNG fueling at 23656 S. Houbolt Road
• Intergovernmental loan and grant agreement with Rialto Square Theatre (amounts not specified)
• Authorization of TIF District #7 draw of $3,402,923.50
• Approval of police supervisors' collective bargaining agreement (2026-2028)
• Award of $70,500 land acquisition services for South End Shared Use Path

The council reappointed Ralph Bias to the Zoning Board of Appeals and elected Sherri Reardon as Mayor Pro Tem. They approved the consent agenda including several financial items, issued four liquor licenses, and denied one for Lagos Grill and Lounge. The meeting also recognized Deputy City Manager Christa Desiderio's retirement.

• Reappointed Ralph Bias to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Sherri Reardon as Mayor Pro Tem (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $3.4M TIF draw, change orders, and professional services agreements (unanimous)
• Issued Class C liquor license to Love's Travel Stop (8-1)
• Issued Class B liquor licenses to Six Corners Tavern and Cork Lounge & Kitchen (unanimous)
• Issued Class D liquor license to El Sabor Latino (unanimous)
• Denied Class E liquor license for Lagos Grill and Lounge (unanimous)

Pre-Council Meeting

The City Council will hold a public hearing and vote on annexing 23656 S. Houbolt Road and rezoning it to light industrial, along with special use permits for a truck parking facility with compressed natural gas fueling and container storage. Other actions include approving a $3.4 million TIF draw for District #7, a collective bargaining agreement with police supervisors, and several liquor license issuances.

• Public hearing and ordinances for annexation and zoning of 23656 S. Houbolt Road for a truck parking/CNG fueling facility
• Authorization of $3,402,923.50 TIF District #7 draw
• Approval of collective bargaining agreement between City and Joliet Police Supervisors Association (2026-2028)
• Issuance of liquor licenses to Love's Travel Stop, Six Corners Tavern, El Sabor Latino, and Cork Lounge & Kitchen
• Ordinance authorizing an intergovernmental loan agreement with Will County for Rialto Square Theatre

This was a pre-council meeting with no formal votes or approvals. Council discussed several items including annexation and zoning at 23656 S. Houbolt Road, liquor license applications, budget amendments, and a loan agreement for Rialto Square Theatre, but took no action.

Public Service Committee

The committee will consider approval of several contracts and expenditures, including a $152,500 wastewater permit fee to the IEPA, a $70,500 land acquisition service for a shared use path, and change orders for traffic and electrical projects. They will also vote on resolutions to appropriate Motor Fuel Tax funds for traffic management systems and authorize an intergovernmental agreement with Joliet West High School for a water service connection and a CDBG-funded subrecipient agreement for water and sewer improvements.

• Approve $152,500 wastewater discharge permit fee payment to IEPA
• Award $70,500 land acquisition services contract for South End Neighborhood Shared Use Path
• Approve change order No. 1 ($11,226.75) and final payment ($250,569.11) for Advanced Traffic Management System Phase B
• Approve change order No. 2 ($35,229.94) and payment for 2024 Electrical Maintenance Assistance Contract
• Appropriate $98,848.77 in Motor Fuel Tax funds for Advanced Traffic Management System Phase A

The Public Service Committee voted to recommend approval of several contracts, change orders, and resolutions to the full City Council. Key items include a $70,500 land acquisition services agreement for the South End Neighborhood Shared Use Path, $152,500 in wastewater discharge permit fees, and resolutions for traffic management and water infrastructure.

• Recommended approval of $152,500 wastewater permit fees (3-0)
• Recommended approval of $70,500 land acquisition services for shared use path (3-0)
• Recommended approval of change order #1 and final payment for traffic management system ($11,226.75 + $250,569.11) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of change order #2 and payment for electrical maintenance ($35,229.94 each) (3-0)
• Recommended approval of amendment #2 for water main rehabilitation design ($181,200) (3-0)
• Recommended resolution appropriating MFT funds for traffic management Phase A ($98,848.77) (3-0)
• Recommended resolution appropriating MFT funds for traffic management Phase B ($11,226.75) (3-0)
• Recommended intergovernmental and easement agreements for water service connection to Joliet West HS (3-0)