Committee on Citizens with Disabilities

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Tuesday, March 18, 2025 1:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Committee Members Anthony Arellano Pam Heavens Billie Jo Adams Kim Hudgens John Jamontas Gary Jones Veronica Pollard Riley Spreadbury Sherry Voight Steven Voight Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval March 18, 2025 Page 1 of 1 Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval March 18, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Billy Jo Adams, Chairperson Anthony Arellano, Pam Heavens, Kim Hudgens, Gary Jones, Veronica Pollard, Riley Spreadbury, Sherry Voight, Steven Voight and John Jamontas APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes, February 2025 TMP-8356 Attachments: 2301_A_Committee_on_Citizens_with_Disabilities_25-02-18 _Meeting_Agenda.pdf These Minutes were approved. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS 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. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Discussion: Recommendations for the Consolidated Plan TMP-8353 2025-2029 The Committee discusses the needs of the disabled community and how to ensure the needs are addressed within the CDBG Consolidated Plan. CDBG Program Manager Jacqueline Lozada provides resources to participate in the community surveys, and 1 on 1 consultations. It is discussed that the CDBG public facility improvements mandate all capital improvement projects follow ADA regulations. Discussion: Resources to Understanding Reasonable TMP-8357 Accommodations, and Effectively Communicating with Citizens with Disabilities The Committee discusses the importance and need for reasonable accommodations and how to effectively communicate with residents with disabilities. Current accommodations are discussed – including the translator services available, audio recordings and visual minutes for each Committee and Council meeting, as well as recent website and application accessibility training. Discussion: Proposed Disability Fair and Recognition of TMP-8358 "Americans with Disabilities Act" July, 2025 The Committee discusses the proposed disability fair in July and how to bring recognition to the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is suggested to host a disabilities fair at Bicentennial Park on July 26th - with resources and art exhibits available. It was requested to have a Proclamation drafted for this to be recognized at Council on July 1st. Page 1 of 2 Committee on Citizens with Disabilities Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval March 18, 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. This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 2 of 2