Land Use & Legislative Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, August 11, 2022 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Legislative Committee Committee Members Councilman Terry Morris Councilman Joe Clement Councilwoman Jan Quillman Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2022 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2022 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilman Terry Morris, Councilwoman Jan Quillman and Councilman Joe Clement APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-4281 Attachments: 062322 A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to approve the Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes from June 23, 2022. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Abstain: 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 in opposition to the Single-Family Rental Inspection Amendments and the Real Estate Transfer Tax agenda items. Therefore, she requested they be tabled so that there can be further discussion on them . Mr. John Sheridan, Cunningham Neighborhood Council, appeared in favor of the Single-Family Rental Inspections Amendments. He said in addition to the single-family rental problem, the City also has a zoning problem. Councilwoman Quillman stated she does not want to table the agenda item again . Ms. Kathy Spieler, Reedwood Neighborhood Association Board, appeared in favor of the Single-Family Rental Inspection Amendments and requested that it not be tabled again . Mr. Jeff Vickery, Shorewood, Illinois, stated his concerns about the Single-Family Rental Inspections Amendments and requested that it be tabled for further review. Ms. Audrey Secko, appeared in favor of the Single-Family Rental Inspections Amendments. Ms. Rena Schultz, Reedwood Neighborhood, appeared in favor of the Single-Family Rental Inspections Amendments. Mr. Andrew Chemers, 500 block of Cornelia Street, appeared in favor of the Single-Family Rental Inspections Amendments. Page 1 of 6 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2022 Mr. Mark Wallace, landlord for 25 years, appeared in opposition to the Single-Family Rental Inspections Amendments. Councilwoman Quillman asked Mr. Wallace how many single-family homes he owns in Joliet. Mr. Wallace responded. Ms. Sharon Merwin, resident of Joliet, stated her concerns about single-family rentals drying up the availability of affordable homes for purchase by perspective homeowners . Mr. Deandre Smith, landlord, appeared in opposition to the Single-Family Rental Inspections Amendments. He said a lot of homeowners do not keep up their properties as well. Mr. Aaron Dakotis, landlord, said he does not have an issue with the City inspecting single-family properties however he has an issue with the application and the end result . Mr. Dan Condon, Joliet, said there are already things in place to deal with properties being diminished. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (AMENDING SECTIONS REGARDING DOG RUNNING AT LARGE) TMP-4282 Attachments: Dog City Code Change Mr. Regis gave background information about the proposed ordinance regarding large dogs running at large. Councilwoman Quillman requested more information from Animal Control and requested it be tabled. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to table the Ordinance Amending Chapter 6 (Regarding Dog Running at Large) to a future meeting next month. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE III, SECTION 4-30, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES (ALLOWING PACKAGE SALES TO COMMENCE AT 6:00 A.M. ON SUNDAY) TMP-4283 Page 2 of 6 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2022 Attachments: 9sunday Mr. Regis gave background information regarding the package sales ordinance amendment. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Ordinance Amending Chapter 4 (Regarding Package Sales to Commence at 6:00 a.m.). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement ELECTRONIC SWEEPSTAKES MACHINES PROHIBITED TMP-4284 Attachments: sweepstakes Mr. Regis gave background information about the ordinance regarding the electronic sweepstakes machines. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the Electronic Sweepstakes Machines Prohibited ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement RESTRICTIONS ON SIDEWALK/MEDIAN USE TMP-4285 Attachments: sidewalkmedianrestriction Mr. Regis gave background information about the Restrictions on Sidewalk/Median Use. Councilwoman Quillman inquired about people walking in the middle of the street that does not necessarily have a median. Mr. Regis responded. Councilman Clement asked if it will include 6 corners. Mr. Regis said it will. People that want to solicit funds for their organization can still do that if they are permitted by the City. Councilman Morris inquired about the hours that are mentioned. Mr. Regis responded. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the Restrictions on Sidewalk/Median Use. The motion carried by the following vote: Page 3 of 6 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2022 Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement 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-4286 Attachments: transfertax Mr. Regis gave background information about the Real Estate Transfer Tax ordinance amendment. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Ordinance Amending Chapter 28 (Real Estate Transfer Tax). The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement SINGLE-FAMILY RENTAL INSPECTION AMENDMENTS (A) & (B) TMP-4287 Attachments: SFRrevised2022 A singlefamilyamendments B Mr. Chris Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel, gave background information about version A and version B of the single-family rental inspection amendments. Councilman Clement stated he is in favor of a rental inspection program but he feels like there is still dialogue that should be done between the realtors and Mr. Regis. He would like to table it again. Chairman Morris said many years ago he asked that the realtors and neighborhood associations come together with staff to bring something to the table. He also agrees that a single-family rental inspection program is needed. He would like to see it tabled again for 30 days. Councilwoman Quillman read a message into the record that was sent out to many Joliet residents by text, emails, and phone calls. It was from the realtors. She said this is another attempt to kick this down the road. Councilwoman Quillman stated she is adamant that she does not want this item tabled again. She commented she wants this to move forward to the City Council. A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Terry Morris, to table the Single-Family Rental Inspection Amendments (A) & (B) Page 4 of 6 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2022 to a future meeting in a month. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris and Councilman Clement Nay: Councilwoman Quillman AMENDMENT TO CDBG AGREEMENT; SENIOR SERVICES OF WILL COUNTY Amendment to CDBG Agreement; Senior Services of Will County TMP-4280 Attachments: Resolution Adopting Amendment 1 Ms. Kristi McNichol, Neighborhood Services, gave background information about the Amendment to the CDBG Agreement with Senior Services of Will County. Councilman Morris inquired about the $10,000. Ms. McNichol responded. Councilman Clement asked if there is a safeguard so that the seniors do not get scammed. Ms. McNichol responded. A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Amendment to CDBG Agreement; Senior Services of Will County. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Councilman Clement commented on the parking issue at the grocery store at the corner of Cora and Ruby Street. There was minor discussion. Councilman Morris inquired about the $9,000 that the city lost. Mr. Regis responded. 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. Kathy Spieler, Reedwood neighborhood, commented on her disappointment with the tabling of the Single-Family Rental Inspection Amendments. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilwoman Jan Quillman, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Morris, Councilwoman Quillman and Councilman Clement 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 6 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final August 11, 2022 Page 6 of 6