Will County Gazette

 City of Joliet Diversity & Community Relations Committee met May 5.

Here are the minutes provided by the committee:

ROLL CALL

Present

Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

These minutes were approved.

Minutes from March 17, 2025 TMP-8531

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.

PRESENTATION

Presentation of PY25 Community Development Block Grant Applications & Eligibility Review

An overview of all submitted proposals for Program Year 2025 CDBG funding is reviewed. The request, description, priority according to the existing

Consolidated Plan, and funding history is discussed for each applicant. The remaining process including the reviewing, scoring, and recommendation process is discussed, as well as the timeline to submit a draft of the new 5 Year Consolidated Plan and PY25 Annual Action Plan to HUD.

AGENDA ITEM

None.

NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION

Call for Nominations: 2025 Neighborhood Hero Awards

The 2025 Neighborhood Hero awards is now calling for nominations. This is to honor and acknowledge those displaying civic pride within Joliet, with well maintained lawns and thoughtful landscaping (trees, flowers, shrubs, etc.). Nominations can be called in, mailed, or emailed to Jacqueline Lozada at 815-724-4096, jlozada@joliet.gov. All nominations are due Friday, May 30, 2025

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.

ADJOURNMENT

This adjournment was approved.

https://joliet.legistar1.com/joliet/meetings/2025/5/2393_M_Diversity___Community_Relations_Committee_25-05-05_Meeting_Minutes.pdf