Will County Gazette

The City of Joliet Committee on Citizens with Disabilities will hold a meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, Second Floor, at Joliet City Hall, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois, to discuss the following:

Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. 

1. ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES – October 17, 2023
3. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMSThis section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda.  Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes.  It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee on Citizens with Disabilities shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

4. HUMAN RESOURCES: PRESENTATION HIRING PRACTICES & OUTREACH EFFORTS TO CITIZENS WITH DISABILITIES
5. PUBLIC WORKS: UPDATE ON PUBLIC ACCESS & RIGHT-OF-WAY PLAN
6. DISCUSSION: DISABILITY AWARENESS MONTH, MARCH 2024
7. OLD/NEW BUSINESS—NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
   1. Chairman Arellano Report on Mayor Initiatives
   2. Accessible Parking Discussion
8. PUBLIC COMMENTSThis 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 on Citizens with Disabilities do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak.

9. ADJOURNMENT

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.

Committee Members: 

Anthony R. Arellano, Chairman

Billy Jo Adams

Pam Heavens, Co-Chair

Kim Hudgens

John Jamontas

Gary Jones

Veronica Pollard

Riley Spreadbury

Sherry Voight

Steven Voight

The City of Joliet is the third largest city in the state of Illinois, located just 45 miles southwest of Chicago’s Loop. Home to 150,362 residents, in addition to thriving businesses and attractions, the City of Joliet is easily accessible by rail, auto and bus transit. A perfect place to live, work and play, Joliet is constantly striving to promote growth and diversity. For more information on Joliet visit www.joliet.gov or call 815-724-4000.

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