Will County Gazette

City of Joliet Land Use & Legislative Committee met Oct. 23.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present

Councilman Cesar Cardenas, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilman Pat Mudron

ALSO PRESENT: Community Development Director Dustin Anderson, Planning Director James Torri, Planner Jayne Bernhard, Planner Ray Heitner, Planner Helen Miller, Economic Development Director Paulina Martinez, Economic Development Specialist Emily McGuire, Assistant Corporation Counsel Gina LoGalbo, Administrative Manager Katie Ostrowski, and Legal Assistant Katy Fyksen

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 9-25-24

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Cardenas, to approve Land Use & Economic Development Committee Meeting Minutes 9-25-24. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron

CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS

Applicant Bishop Steven Evans spoke in favor of the Honorary Street Name Request for Munroe Street to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way.

AGENDA ITEMS

Award of Professional Services Agreement for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan to CDM Smith in an Amount Not to Exceed $392,000.

Planner Jayne Bernhard provided a brief overview of the the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) funding for the development and implementation of the plan, and project outline.

Councilman Mudron inquired about the community area impacted by the reconstruction and whether acquired parcels would be state or city owned. Ms. Bernhard responded.

Councilman Cardenas described the Community Plan as a good opportunity for community engagement and highlighted IDOT funding for the development and implementation of the plan.

A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Pat Mudron, to approve Award of Professional Services Agreement for the I-80 Des Plaines River Bridge Community Plan to CDM Smith in an Amount Not to Exceed $392,000.. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron

Resolution Declaring Four Parcels of Real Estate as Surplus and Directing the Sale Thereof

Planning Director James Torri read the staff report into the record. In response to Councilman Mudron’s question, Mr. Torri explained the properties were vacant and undeveloped.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve Resolution Declaring Four Parcels of Real Estate as Surplus and Directing the Sale Thereof. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Councilman Cardenas, Councilman Guerrero and Councilman Mudron

Honorary Street Name Request for Munroe Street (Between the Des Plaines River and Water Street) to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way

Mr. Torri read the staff report into the record. There were no questions from the Committee members.

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to approve Honorary Street Name Request for Munroe Street (Between the Des Plaines River and Water Street) to Reverend Genevieve Brown Way. 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

At the request of Councilman Mudron, Ms. Bernhard briefly discussed the rededication of the Route 66 Park at Broadway Street Greenway.

Committee members confirmed 2025 meeting dates.

Committee members thanked Mr. Torri for his years of service.

PUBLIC COMMENT

None

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Councilman Pat Mudron, 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/2024/10/2211_M_Land_Use___Economic_Development_Committee_24-10-23_Meeting_Minutes.pdf