Diversity & Community Relations Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Monday, May 5, 2025 4:30 PM Executive Conference Room Diversity & Community Relations Committee Committee Members Councilman Cesar Guerrero, Chairperson Councilman Joe Clement Councilwoman Suzanna Ibarra Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. Meeting went into Recess 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 TMP-8530 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 TMP-8532 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 None. Page 1 of 2 Diversity & Community Relations Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 5, 2025 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 reasonable accommodation, please contact The City Clerk Office, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at 815-724-3780. Page 2 of 2