Larry E Hug - City Council Member - District 1 | City of Joliet
Larry E Hug - City Council Member - District 1 | City of Joliet
City of Joliet Land Use & Legislative Committee met May 29.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
ROLL CALL
Present
Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Pat Mudron
ALSO PRESENT: Mayor Terry D'Arcy, City Manager Beth Beatty, Deputy City Manager Christa Desiderio, Media Engagement and Communications Director Rosemaria DiBenedetto, Interim Community Development Director Dustin Anderson, Economic Development Director Paulina Martínez, Planning Director James Torri, Interim Corporation Counsel Chris Regis, Planner Jayne Bernhard, Planner Ray Heitner, and Planner Helen Miller
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Land Use & Economic Development Committee Minutes-5/9/24
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve Land Use & Economic Development Committee Minutes-5/9/24. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron
CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS
None
AGENDA ITEMS
Comprehensive Plan Scope of Work Review and Award of Contract to Lamar Johnson Collaborative
Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan to Lamar Johnson Collaborative in the Amount of $564,250
Planning Director James Torri read the staff report into the record.
Planner Jayne Bernhard gave a brief overview about the Lamar Johnson Collaborative firm, five proposed phases of the comprehensive plan, structure of future meetings, and the comprehensive plan cost.
There was a lengthy discussion about the comprehensive plan, in which Councilman Mudron, Councilman Guerrero, and Councilman Cardenas asked questions. Mr. Torri and Ms. Bernhard responded. In response to a question about the need for Urban3, Interim Community Development
Director Dustin Anderson briefly discussed the comprehensive plan by Lamar Johnson Collaborative and the economic analysis by Urban3.
Councilman Mudron, Councilman Guerrero, and Councilman Cardenas agreed to hold the motion until after the second agenda item was heard.
A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve Award of Professional Services Agreement for the Joliet Comprehensive Plan to Lamar Johnson Collaborative in the
Amount of $564,250. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron
Economic Analysis Scope of Work Review, Award of Contract to Urban3, and Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority
Agreements Associated with an Economic Analysis
Award of Professional Services Agreement for An Economic Analysis to Urban3 in the Amount of $138,768.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and Acceptance of a $75,000 Grant to Fund an Economic Analysis
Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record.
There was a brief discussion regarding Lamar Johnson Collaborative and Urban3. Councilman Mudron asked a few questions, in which Mr. Torri and Ms. Bernhard responded. Councilman Cardenas commented on the comprehensive plan and economic analysis.
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve Award of Professional Services Agreement for An Economic Analysis to Urban3 in the Amount of $138,768.
Resolution Authorizing the Execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Joliet Arsenal Development Authority and Acceptance of a $75,000 Grant to Fund an Economic Analysis. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron
NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION
Councilman Guerrero briefly highlighted Media Engagement and Communications Director Rosemaria DiBenedetto, the online feedback regarding the beautification of entryways, and public notification of the comprehensive plan and economic analysis.
City Manager Beth Beatty responded there was a press release prepared for after the meeting and communication would continue with the community.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve adjournment. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron
https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2024/5/2146_M_Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_24-05-29_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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