Land Use & Legislative Committee

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, May 27, 2021 4:00 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Land Use & Legislative Committee Committee Members Terry Morris Joe Clement Jan Hallums Quillman Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2021 Page 1 of 1 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2021 As Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan continues, Governor Pritzker is moving Illinois forward to a Bridge to Phase 5 mitigation on Friday, May 14, 2021. In order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, the capacity in Council Chambers will remain at 18 members of the public. During meetings, any member of the public physically present in the Council Chambers in excess of the limit will be asked to wait in another room with live feed to the meeting until the Citizens To Be Heard on Agenda Items section or Public Comments section of the meeting has commenced. Speakers will be rotated into Council Chambers to allow everyone an opportunity to speak. Pursuant to the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Guidelines, it is recommended that any individual appearing in-person wear a face-covering to cover their nose and mouth. Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL Meeting went into Recess Meeting Reconvened Present Terry Morris, Jan Hallums Quillman and Joseph Clement APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion was made by Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Terry Morris, to approve the April 14, 2021 minutes. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Morris and Hallums Quillman Abstain: Clement TMP-1715 Attachments: 041421.pdf CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS Mike Mikuska spoke regarding concerns on the TMP-176 Liquor Code Amendment with limiting to two businesses. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. This section is for anyone wanting to speak regarding items listed on the agenda. Anyone speaking on an agenda item is entitled to speak for a maximum of 4 minutes. It is not a question and answer period and staff and the Land Use & Legislative Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Land Use & Legislative Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. LIQUOR CODE AMENDMENTS TMP-1716 Attachments: gasstationgaming.pdf Mr. Chris Regis, Assistant Corporation Counsel said there are suggestions to remove the limit of two and that there be no sales after midnight and package sales may commence at 6am. There will be an addition that no on-premise consumption can begin prior to 10 a.m. Page 1 of 2 Land Use & Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Final May 27, 2021 Mr. Regis explained the Liquor Commissioner's duties. Councilman Clement said he is in favor of removing the only 2 liquor license being issued so it will be fair for everybody. He would like to see the grocery stores being able to start at 6 a.m. so that it is a fair playing field. He would also like to see the sales stop at midnight, then he would be in favor of the changes . Councilwoman Quillman inquired about the single servings. Mr. Regis responded. Ms. Spano, Corporation Counsel, suggested that at the June 1st City Council meeting they go into closed session prior to the vote to discuss the litigation portion of it. A motion was made by Joseph Clement, seconded by Jan Hallums Quillman, to recommend for approval by the full City Council the proposed Ordinance for the Liquor Code Amendments including the amendments that were discussed . The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Morris, Hallums Quillman and Clement NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. NOTE: There is a new temporary procedure for public speaking. Details can be found on the Joliet.gov “Public Comments” web page. 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 Land Use & Legislative Committee do not generally respond to public comments. Please note, speakers who engage in conduct injurious to the harmony of the Committee shall be called to order by the Presiding Officer and may forfeit the opportunity to speak. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Jan Hallums Quillman, seconded by Joseph Clement, to adjourn. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Morris, Hallums Quillman and Clement This meeting will be held in an accessible location. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Christa M. Desiderio, City Clerk, 150 West Jefferson Street, Joliet, Illinois 60432 at (815) 724-3780. Page 2 of 2