Diversity & Community Relations Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Friday, June 28, 2024 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Diversity & Community Relations Committee Committee Members Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Chairperson Councilman Joe Clement Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2024 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Present Councilman Joe Clement, Councilman Cesar Guerrero and Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra APPROVAL OF MINUTES The approval of the previous Committee meeting minutes has been moved to the next Committee Meeting. 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. AGENDA ITEM CDBG Review of Recommended Projects for Program Year TMP-7481 2024 Attachments: Committee Application Presentation and Recommendations.pptx Requested Funding Breakdown.xlsx A Resolution approving CASA of River Valley (CASA) - TMP-7483 Attorney Guardian Ad Litem for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving City of Joliet's (COJ) - Senior Snow TMP-7484 Project for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving Catholic Charities - Diocese of Joliet TMP-7485 (CC-DOJ) - Safety Project for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Page 1 of 3 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2024 Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving Latino Economic Development TMP-7486 Association (LEDA) - Business Assistance Program for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving Spanish Community Center (SCC) - TMP-7487 ADA Accessibility for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving Stepping Stones (SS) - Roof & AC TMP-7488 Repair for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) - Safety TMP-7489 & Security Cameras for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving Will County Center for Community TMP-7490 Concerns (WCCCC) - Driveway Improvement for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution Page 2 of 3 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final June 28, 2024 A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. A Resolution approving Will County Center for Community TMP-7491 Concerns (WCCCC) - Housing Counseling for inclusion in drafted Action Plan as Program Year 2024 CDBG Activity. Attachments: Resolution A motion was made by Councilman Clement, seconded by Councilwoman Ibarra, that this Agenda Item be approved. The motion carried by a unanimous vote. NEW OR OLD BUSINESS, NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION Possible quarterly meetings are discussed for future consideration. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 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 A motion was made by Councilwoman Ibarra, seconded by Councilman Clement, that this meeting was adjourned. The motion carried unanimously. This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at 815-724-3780. Page 3 of 3