Diversity & Community Relations Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Tuesday, March 7, 2023 5:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Diversity & Community Relations Committee Committee Members Councilwoman Bettye Gavin Councilman Cesar Guerrero Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 7, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 7, 2023 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilwoman Bettye Gavin, Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman and Cesar Guerrero APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-5350 Attachments: 121422 A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Cesar Guerrero, to approve Diversity & Community Relations Committee Minutes from December 14, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Guerrero CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding agenda items and are allowed a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff, and the 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. MISSION STATEMENT TMP-5377 Attachments: DCR_Mar 7 2023 Ms. McNichol stated that at the September meeting there were 3 options presented to the Committee for a mission statement. She displayed the outcome from that meeting and what the conclusion of the statement will be. The Committee Members agreed with the final statement. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Cesar Guerrero, to approve the new mission statement. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Guerrero NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Councilman Guerrero inquired about the non-violent cities project. Ms. McNichol responded they would reach out to her once their presentation was ready to come back to the Committee. Councilwoman Gavin believes that ABBA will be coming back as well as LEDA. Ms. McNichol Page 1 of 2 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final March 7, 2023 gave further detail. Councilwoman Quillman feels that people might be confused as to what the Diversity & Community Relations Committee is about. Councilman Guerrero agreed. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 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. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Gavin, Councilwoman Hallums Quillman and Guerrero This meeting is accessible to handicapped individuals. If you have a handicap and need assistance, please contact Christa Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 (815-724-3780). Page 2 of 2