Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Wednesday, October 23, 2024 9:00 AM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Economic Development Committee Committee Members Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Chairperson Councilman Cesar Guerrero Councilman Pat Mudron Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 23, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 23, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Pat Mudron ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director Dustin Anderson, Planning Director James Torri, Planner Jayne Bernhard, Planner Ray Heitner, Planner Helen Miller, Economic Development Director Paulina Martinez, Economic Development Specialist Emily McGuire, Assistant Corporation Counsel Gina LoGalbo, Administrative Manager Katie Ostrowski, and Legal Assistant Katy Fyksen APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting TMP-7803 Minutes 9-25-24 Attachments: Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 09-25-24.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 9-25-24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS Applicant Bishop Steven Evans spoke in favor of the Honorary Street Name Request for Munroe Street to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way. AGENDA ITEMS Award of Professional Services Agreement for the I-80 Des TMP-7829 Plaines River Bridge Community Plan to CDM Smith in an Amount Not to Exceed $392,000. Attachments: LUEDC Memo - I-80 Community Plan CDM Smith Quals Joliet I-80 V6 Planner Jayne Bernhard provided a brief overview of the the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) funding for the development and implementation of the plan, and project outline . Councilman Mudron inquired about the community area impacted by the reconstruction and whether acquired parcels would be state or city owned. Ms. Bernhard responded. Page 1 of 3 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 23, 2024 Councilman Cardenas described the Community Plan as a good opportunity for community engagement and highlighted IDOT funding for the development and implementation of the plan. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve Award of Professional Services Agreement for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan to CDM Smith in an Amount Not to Exceed $392,000.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Resolution Declaring Four Parcels of Real Estate as Surplus TMP-7805 and Directing the Sale Thereof Attachments: Sale of Surplus Lots Memo.docx Surplus Property Resolution 10-2024.docx Exhibit Surplus.pdf Planning Director James Torri read the staff report into the record. In response to Councilman Mudron’s question, Mr. Torri explained the properties were vacant and undeveloped. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve Resolution Declaring Four Parcels of Real Estate as Surplus and Directing the Sale Thereof. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Honorary Street Name Request for Munroe Street (Between TMP-7825 the Des Plaines River and Water Street) to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way Attachments: Honorary Street Name Packet - Rev Genevieve Brown (Munroe St) Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. There were no questions from the Committee members. A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve Honorary Street Name Request for Munroe Street (Between the Des Plaines River and Water Street) to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron Page 2 of 3 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Final October 23, 2024 NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION At the request of Councilman Mudron, Ms. Bernhard briefly discussed the rededication of the Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway. Committee members confirmed 2025 meeting dates. Committee members thanked Mr. Torri for his years of service. PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 3 of 3