Legislative Committee

Regular Meeting

Joliet, IL · September 26, 2024

Minutes

City of Joliet 150 West Jefferson Street Joliet, IL 60432 Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Legislative Committee Committee Members Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Chairperson Councilman Joe Clement Councilman Cesar Guerrero Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 26, 2024 Page 1 of 1 Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 26, 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 Jan Hallums Quillman ALSO PRESENT: Kevin Sing - Director of Finance, Rosemaria DiBenedetto - Media Engagement & Communications Director, Todd Lenzie - Interim Corporation Counsel and Bob Okon, Reporter - The Herald News APPROVAL OF MINUTES Attachments: Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes 8-29-24.pdf A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to approve the Legislative Committee meeting minutes for August 29, 2024. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilman Guerrero and Councilwoman Hallums Quillman Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilman Guerrero and Councilwoman Hallums Quillman CITIZENS TO BE HEARD ON AGENDA ITEMS None. AGENDA ITEMS Ordinance Establishing the Compensation of the Mayor and City Council and Amending Section 2-327 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Joliet, Illinois Councilwoman Jan Quillman expressed that the ordinance does not pertain to any current city council member and that no council member voting on the proposed ordinance, will financially benefit from it unless he/she is re-elected. Kevin Sing - Director of Finance, gave an overview of the agenda item regarding the Ordinance Establishing the Compensation of the Mayor and City Council and Amending Section 2-327 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Joliet. Mr. Sing gave a brief explanation on the current salaries for both at-large and district council members, and the proposal of the ordinance for increases in salaries beginning in 2028. Councilwoman Jan Quillman once again expressed, that the ordinance does not pertain to any current city council member and that no council member voting on the proposed ordinance, will financially benefit from it unless he/she is re-elected. A brief discussion was held. Page 1 of 2 Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes - Pending Approval September 26, 2024 A motion was made by Councilman Joe Clement, seconded by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, to recommend the Ordinance Establishing the Compensation of the Mayor and City Council and Amending Section 2-327 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Joliet, to move forward for approval by the full City Council. The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilman Guerrero and Councilwoman Hallums Quillman NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION None. PUBLIC COMMENT None. ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Councilman Cesar Guerrero, seconded by Councilman Joe Clement, to adjourn The motion carried by the following vote: Aye: Councilman Clement, Councilman Guerrero and Councilwoman Hallums Quillman 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

Agenda

City of Joliet Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda Committee Members Councilwoman Jan Hallums Quillman, Chairperson Councilman Joe Clement Councilman Cesar Guerrero Thursday, September 26, 2024 4:30 PM City Hall, Council Chambers Citizens who are unable to attend the meeting can email comments in advance of the meeting to publiccomment@joliet.gov. ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes 8-29-24 Attachments: Legislative Committee Meeting Minutes 8-29-24.pdf 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. AGENDA ITEMS Ordinance Establishing the Compensation of the Mayor and City Council and Amending Section 2-327 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Joliet, Illinois NEW OR OLD BUSINESS - NOT FOR FINAL ACTION OR RECOMMENDATION PUBLIC COMMENT Page 1 of 2 Legislative Committee Meeting Agenda September 26, 2024 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 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