Land Use & Economic Development Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Monday, June 30, 2025 3:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Economic Development Committee Committee Members Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Chairperson Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Councilman Pat Mudron Special Meeting Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval June 30, 2025 ROLL CALL Also Present: Economic Development Director Paulina Martinez, Planning Director Jayne Bernhard, Planner Ray Heitner, Economic Development Specialist Emily McGuire, Economic Development Specialist Kasie Nette, Deputy Directory of Public Works Sean Mikos, Interim Corporation Counsel Todd Lenzie came later Present Councilman Cesar Cardenas and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Absent Councilman Pat Mudron APPROVAL OF MINUTES Land Use & Economic Development Committee Minutes TMP-8708 5-28-2025 Attachments: 5-28-2025 Land Use and Economic Development Minutes.pdf A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve the Land Use & Economic Development Committee Minutes from 5-28-2025. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilman Mudron CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None AGENDA ITEMS A Resolution Adopting the Downtown Joliet Equitable TMP-8674 Transit Oriented Development Plan Planning Director Jayne Bernhard gave a recap and brief overview of the downtown Joliet Equitable Transit Oriented Development Plan that will be presented to the Full City Council. Final Plat of Cadence Crossings, Unit 1. (West/Northwest of TMP-8710 Emerald Drive and South Chicago Street – IL Route 53) Ray Heitner Planner Discussed the Final Plat of Cadence Crossing Unit 1. This Parcel already has a existing special use permit. Council Member Ibarra had additional questions about what they are approving. Interim corporation Council Todd Lenzie come to explain it was not approval for the business use just for the subdividing of the property into lots. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, to approve : Final Plat of Cadence Crossings, Unit 1. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 1 of 2 Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval June 30, 2025 Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilman Mudron Award One Business Continuity Grant for a Total Amount of TMP-8717 $33,033.88 Economic Development Director Paulina Martinez discussed the final amount of the continuity grant to Chicago Street pub for the 2024 Chicago Street Continuity grant. A motion was made by Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve: Award One Business Continuity Grant for a Total Amount of $33,033.88. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: Councilman Mudron A Presentation of the Heritage Corridor Destinations Annual TMP-8716 Report Mr. Bob Navvaro the CEO of Heritage Corridor Destinations gave and update and presentation on the heritage corridor destinations partnership with the city. Mr. Navvaro talked about advertising and marketing efforts and gave updates on the website, visitjoliet.gov, publications and social media campaigns for tourism and events. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None PUBLIC COMMENT None ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilwoman Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Cardenas,to adjourn.. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Cardenas and Councilwoman Ibarra Absent: 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 2 of 2