Land Use & Legislative Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, July 13, 2023 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Legislative Committee Committee Members Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Chairperson Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Councilman Cesar Guerrero Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 13, 2023 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 13, 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 Jan Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Sherri Reardon and Councilman Cesar Guerrero APPROVAL OF MINUTES TMP-6160 Attachments: 060823 A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Land Use & Legislative Committee Minutes from June 8, 2023. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Guerrero 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. Mr. Jerry Hervey, Joliet resident, appeared regarding the proposed ordinance amendment for towing a vehicle for no insurance and tinted windows. He stated he would like more information about the ordinance because it does not make sense to him . AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 19, ARTICLE IV, SECTION 19-266, OFFENSES SUBJECTING A VEHICLE TO IMPOUNDMENT ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES (ADDING AUTHORITY TO TOW VEHICLES FOR NO INSURANCE AND TINTED WINDOWS) TMP-6161 Attachments: tint Mr. Chris Regis, Deputy Corporation Counsel, gave the Committee background information about the proposed ordinance amendment regarding towing vehicles for no insurance and tinted windows. Lt. Jeremy Harrison, Police Dept., explained in further detail about safety issues with tinted windows etc. Councilwoman Quillman had questions about the process. Lt. Harrison responded. Councilman Guerrero inquired about the level of opacity. Lt. Harrison responded. Page 1 of 3 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 13, 2023 Councilwoman Reardon had concerns about the vehicles with no proof of insurance. There was more discussion. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19, Article IV, Section 19-266, Offenses subjecting a vehicle to impoundment Ordinance of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances (Adding authority to tow vehicles for no insurance and tinted windows) with reasonable discretion from the Officer. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Guerrero EXTENSION OF BOUNDARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF JOLIET AND VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD TMP-6162 Attachments: AMENDMENT TO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PLANNING AGREEMENT AND BOUNDARY AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE VILLAGE OF PLAINFIELD AND THE CITY OF JOLIET Joliet- Plainfield Boundary Map Mr. Jim Torri, Planning Director, gave the Committee background information about the extension of the boundary agreement between the City of Joliet and Village of Plainfield. The expiration date is approaching in January, 2024 and there are currently no amendments to the existing agreement. It will be extended to 2044. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to approve the Extension of Boundary Agreement Between City of Joliet and Village of Plainfield. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Guerrero NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. 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. None. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Page 2 of 3 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final July 13, 2023 Reardon, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Guerrero 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 3 of 3