Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, August 20, 2024 1:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Committee Members Tony Arellano Pam Heavens Billie Jo Adams Kim Hudgens John Jamontas Gary Jones Veronica Pollard Riley Spreadburry Sherry Voight Steven Voight Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Chairperson Tony Arellano, Pam Heavens, Kim Hudgens, Gary Jones, Veronica Pollard and John Jamontas Absent Billie Jo Adams, Riley Spreadburry , Sherry Voight and Steven Voight Also Present: Deputy Chief Joliet Fire Department John Koch, Executive Director UCP Center for Disability Services Brian Patel, Director of Daybreak Center Colleen Conwood APPROVAL OF MINUTES Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes TMP-7338 4-16-24 Attachments: Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - 4-16-24.pdf These Minutes were approved. Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes TMP-7524 5-21-2024 Attachments: Minutes May 21, 2024 These Minutes were approved. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. AGENDA ITEM Resolution of Frequency and Schedule of Committee TMP-7528 Meeting This Agenda Item was approved. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION DISCUSSION: Accessibility Concerns at local Parks and TMP-7529 Playgrounds "Executive Director of United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - Center for Disability Services speaks on having the only all-accessible playground within City of Joliet limits. The importance of inclusion and accessibility of these parks is found to increase awareness and socialization of those with disabilities that may not get those experiences elsewhere. The UCP playground is on the center's private property, but the usage is encouraged for all within the neighborhood." Page 1 of 2 Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Final August 20, 2024 DISCUSSION: Housing Availability for Disabled Persons TMP-7534 "The Director of Daybreak Center, Colleen Conwood speaks on the shelter accessibility, capacity, and services provided. Daybreak Shelter is not only a shelter, they also provide 3 meals a day to the public - it is also a local warming and cooling shelter/emergency weather shelter in adverse weather. Although the Point in Time counts have been lower this year than in the past, they continue to provide vital services to Homeless and at-risk of homeless population within Joliet." PUBLIC COMMENT This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding non-agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the Committee members do not generally respond to public comments. The City Clerk has a copy of the public speaking procedures; please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the meeting shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. "Deputy Chief for the Joliet Fire Department John Koch spoke on the "Community Cares" and Risk Reduction Meetings that are held bi-weekly. This group is comprised of local service organizations to bring assistance to a round table of individuals, and to provide a warm hand-off of referrals to those in the community with needs that their organizations may not be able to solely provide. Services provided include a strong emphasis on mental health, homelessness, drug and alcohol abuse, elder abuse, suicide and more . These services can be accessed in CitizenVue, as well as the City of Joliet website at https://www.joliet.gov/government/departments/fire-department/resources/community-care -program ." ADJOURNMENT This was approved. This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 2 of 2