Land Use & Legislative Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Legislative Committee Committee Members Terry Morris Joe Clement Jan Quillman Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 23, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 23, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. REVISED AGENDA ROLL CALL Present Councilman Terry Morris and Councilman Joe Clement Absent Councilwoman Jan Quillman APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-3999 Attachments: 051222 A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to approve minutes from the May 12, 2022 meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman 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. Ms. Nora Gruenberg, Illinois Realtors, appeared regarding the Real Estate Transfer Tax agenda item. Ms. Karen Krause Robertson, Joliet resident and realtor, appeared regarding the Real Estate Transfer Tax agenda item. Mr. Tom Joseph, Illinois Realtors, appeared regarding the Real Estate Transfer Tax agenda item. Chairman Morris asked if Mr. Regis met with the realtors before today's meeting. Mr. Regis responded that he did and the requested revised language did not fit in with the ordinance nor did it address any of the concerns. Mr. Brian Bessler, Karges Realty, appeared in opposition to the Real Estate Transfer Tax agenda item. Ms. Tanya Rand, Baird & Warner Realty, appeared in opposition to the Real Estate Transfer Tax agenda item. CDBG PROGRAM YEAR 2022 TMP-4000 Page 1 of 5 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 23, 2022 Attachments: NoticeofPublicHearing2022CDBG FY2022CDBGAnnualActionPlan FY22 Formula Announcement FO - Joliet (003) Mr. Keith Jorstad, Director of Neighborhood Services, stated this is the annual CDBG presentation for the upcoming year. Mr. Jorstad gave the Committee background information about CDBG and answered their questions. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the CDBG Program Year 2022. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 28, ARTICLE XIV, REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX, SECTIONS 28-255, 28-258, AND 28-261, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES TMP-4002 Attachments: transfertax Mr. Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel, gave the Committee background information about the proposed Real Estate Transfer Tax ordinance. There was brief discussion about the ordinance. Councilman Clement is curious of what the inventory looks like. Mr. Regis responded he can get that information for him. Chairman Morris feels the inventory will change from month to month. Councilman Clement would like to know how big the problem is. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to table Real Estate Transfer Tax Ordinance to a future meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman SALE OF VACANT LOT AT 1320 ADA Mr. Regis gave the Committee background information about the vacant lot at 1320 Ada. Mr. Mark Koenig, Koenig Group, appeared on behalf of the request. Mr. Belvin McDonald, 1318 Ada, appeared regarding the sale of 1320 Ada because he is Page 2 of 5 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 23, 2022 interested in purchasing it in order to expand his property. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Sale of Vacant Lot at 1320 Ada. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman AMENDMENT TO TRAFFIC CODE TO ALLOW THE USE OF ELECTRIC BIKES WITHIN THE CITY OF JOLIET TMP-4003 Attachments: electricbike Mr. Regis explained the proposed ordinance amendment to the traffic code. This only applies to 2 wheeled vehicles that cannot exceed 25 MPH. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Amendment to Traffic Code Regarding Electric Bikes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman ADDING SECTION TO DISORDERLY CONDUCT STATUTE REGARDING PROHIBITED ITEMS IN SCHOOLS TMP-4004 Attachments: schoolweapon Mr. Regis gave the Committee background information about the Disorderly Conduct Statute Regarding Prohibited Items in Schools. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the Disorderly Conduct Statute. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR CODE TO ALLOW PACKAGE SALES TO COMMENCE AT 9 A.M. ON SUNDAYS TMP-4005 Attachments: 9sunday Mr. Regis explained the amendment to the liquor code. Page 3 of 5 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 23, 2022 There was brief discussion. Councilman Clement would like to know what the nearby communities are doing first. Mr. Regis suggested it be tabled until further information is obtained so that it can be consistent with other towns. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to table the Liquor Code Amendment to the next meeting. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman AMENDMENT TO FINE SCHEDULE TMP-4006 Attachments: Council Memo Fee Schedule Mr. Regis explained the Amendment to the Fine Schedule. There was brief discussion. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for discussion and approval by the full City Council the Amendment to Fine Schedule. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Absent: Councilwoman Quillman NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Councilman Clement commented on rental properties and water bills. He had a few recommendations on how the City could work with the landlords. 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. Ms. Diana Viveros, Joliet LEDA, appeared in support of the CDBG funding. Ms. Paulena Martinez appeared in support of the CDBG funding. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Page 4 of 5 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 23, 2022 Absent: Councilwoman Quillman 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 5 of 5