Land Use & Legislative Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 11, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall, Conference Room #1 Land Use & Legislative Committee Committee Members Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Chairperson Councilwoman Sherri Reardon Councilman Cesar Guerrero Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 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 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes-3/14/24 TMP-7196 Attachments: 031424 A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve the Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes-3/14/24. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Guerrero CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. 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. AGENDA ITEMS SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS ORDINANCE TMP-7197 Attachments: Community Solar Ordinance - Draft 5 Mr. Torri, Planning Director, gave updated background information on Solar Energy Systems Ordinance. Councilwoman Quillman asked how it will work if two next door neighbors want to share a power source. Mr. Torri responded it would not be allowed. Councilwoman Reardon inquired about the HOA's and the special use process. Mr. Torri responded. A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Solar Energy Systems Ordinance. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Guerrero Page 1 of 3 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2-21(b) and (c), ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE I, TMP-7198 SECTION 2-21(b) and (c), ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES Attachments: attendance Mr. Regis gave the Committee background information about the ordinance amendment pertaining to attendance at boards and commissions. Mr. Regis answered the Committee's questions. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend for approval by the City Council the ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE I, SECTION 2-21(b) and (c), ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS OF BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, OF THE CITY OF JOLIET CODE OF ORDINANCES . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilwoman Hallums Quillman, Councilwoman Reardon and Councilman Guerrero ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES (ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION) Mr. Regis gave background information about the Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances (Administrative Adjudication). There was minor discussion. A motion was made by Councilwoman Sherri Reardon, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend for approval by the City Council the Ordinance Amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances (Administrative Adjudication). 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 Councilwoman Quillman explained there will not be a June meeting on the 2nd Thursday of the month because the City of Joliet is hosting Business After Hours in the Council Chambers. If a meeting is needed in June, they will look into having it on a different date. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Page 2 of 3 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes April 11, 2024 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. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilwoman Sherri 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