Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning Board met Feb. 12.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
Board Members Present: Rita Athas- representing the City of Chicago, Frank Beal-representing the City of Chicago, Matt Brolley-representing Kane/Kendall Counties (via tele-conference), Maurice Cox-representing the City of Chicago, Karen Darch-representing northwest Cook County, Jim Healy-representing DuPage County (via tele-conference), Mike Montgomery-representing the City of Chicago, John Noak-representing Will County (via tele- conference), Rick Reinbold-representing south suburban Cook County, Nancy Rotering, representing Lake County, Carolyn Schofield- representing McHenry County, Anne Sheahan-representing the City of Chicago (via tele-conference), Matthew Walsh-representing west central Cook County, Diane Williams-representing Cook County, and non- voting member, Leanne Redden-representing the MPO Policy Committee
Absent: Gerald Bennett, Chair-representing southwest Cook County
Staff Present: Erin Aleman, Amy McEwan, Angela Manning-Hardimon, Jesse Elam, Stephane Phifer, Gordon Smith, Jeff Schnobrich, Tim McMahon, and Sherry Kane
Others Present: Garland Armstrong-Access Living, Elaine Bottomley-WCGL, Emily Daucher-McHenry County Council, John Donovan-FHWA, Jackie Forbes, Ryan Peterson, and Troy Simpson-Kane-Kendall Council, Mike Klemens- Lake County Council, Kendra Johnson and Matt Pasquini-NWMC, Daniel Knickelbein-DMMC, Leslie Phemister-SSMMA, and Eric Nolin-Cresa.
1.0 Call to Order and Introductions
CMAP Board Vice Chair Carolyn Schofield called the meeting to order at approximately 9:35 a.m., and asked members to introduce themselves.
2.0 Agenda Changes and Announcements
There were no Agenda changes.
3.0 Approval of Minutes
A correction in the minutes of the meeting of January 8, 2020, (Carolyn Schofield was present in person) was reported. A motion to approve the minutes with the correction, made by Nancy Rotering was seconded by Mike Montgomery, and with all in favor carried.
4.0 Executive Director’s Report
Executive Director Erin Aleman’s report included: a preview of agency core values that will be in embraced in CMAPs FY 2021 budget--serve with passion, pursue equity, foster collaboration, lead with excellence, and drive innovation--that will be used to guide discussions with IDOT for the FY2021, and will be presented as a draft in March; National Association of Regional Councils met in D.C. to discuss key legislative agendas related to housing, workforce, climate, transportation and safety; the Metropolitan Mayors’ Caucus, with the support of CMAP, is one of four regions selected to work with the European Union’s Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate Change; CMAP will be reaching out to engage municipalities and counties on state tax disbursements to better understand local perspectives on the impacts of current formulas. We are looking forward to your recommendations on individuals we should engage.
5.0 Procurements and Contract Approvals
Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration Angela Manning-Hardimon presented the following for approval: A contract with Teska Associates for $89,500 for the DuPage County (the Villages of Hanover Park, Roselle, and Bloomingdale) Lake Street Zoning Overlay; a cost increase with Power Construction for the not-to-exceed amount of $4,665,651 for the office space build out of the Old Post Office space (consistent with CMAP’s Core Value to Pursue Equity, CMAP partnered with the Power Construction, and through the procurement process, has identified opportunities for about 40% of the work to be performed by MBE and WBE); a contract with Henricksen/AllSteel for $544,656 for office furniture, delivery, and installation services for the new location in the Old Post Office; various contracts for consulting services related to civil engineering and municipal finance and administrative tasks in a total amount to any one vendor not to exceed $75,000, and a five-year total not to exceed $375.000; a resolution authorizing the Executive Director to execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with Cook County’s Assessor’s office for access to their geographic information database.
A motion by Frank Beal was seconded by Mike Montgomery to approve the procurements and contract awards as presented. All in favor, the motion carried.
6.0 Committee Reports
A written summary of the working committees and the Council of Mayors Executive Committee was distributed.
7.0 2020 Federal Agenda and Reauthorization Principles
CMAP staff Jeff Schnobrich, presented the draft federal agenda in January and it came back to the Board for final approval.
Executive Director Erin Aleman provided a recap of various meetings with the Illinois Congressional delegation during a recent trip to D.C., highlights of which included: appreciation for the research and analysis CMAP and its partners provide as our delegation looks to the next federal transportation bill reauthorization; now is the time to engage in federal transportation reauthorization discussions, although there may not be a new bill this year, the policies are being thoroughly debated; emphasis that our region is most impactful when it comes together to represent a unified voice on policy issues; members identified a need to better coordinate land use, transportation, housing, and climate resiliency issues and funding solutions.
Staff also discussed the Moving Forward Framework released by House Democrats. The Framework document provides principles only, and full legislative text is needed to fully analyze potential regional impacts. On the surface the framework appears to align well with two of CMAP’s reauthorization principles – addressing climate change and establishing a stronger role for regions.
A motion by Diane Williams was seconded by Mike Montgomery to approve the 2020 Federal Agenda and Reauthorization Principles, and with all in favor carried.
8.0 State Legislative Update
CMAP staff Tim McMahon gave the state legislative update reporting the following: session began on January 28; the Governor delivered the State of the State; the Governor’s budget address is scheduled for February 19; Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) was named chair of the Transportation Committee; February 14 is the deadline for introducing bills and committee deadline is March 27; and, staff anticipates bringing bills for consideration at the April meeting and is currently pursuing agenda items outlined in the 2020 Agenda.
9.0 Other Business
There was no other business before the Board.
10.0 Next Meeting
The CMAP Board is scheduled to meet next on March 11, 2020.
11.0 Public Comment
Garland Armstrong-Access Living, addressed the board regarding the need for “walk” buttons at two intersections in Des Plaines.
12.0 Adjournment
At approximately 11:32 a.m., a motion to adjourn by Jim Healy, seconded by Mayor Rick Reinbold, and with all in favor, carried.
https://www.cmap.illinois.gov/documents/10180/1116349/DRAFTBoardMinutes02-12-2020v2.pdf/88018c5c-a5b0-6d2c-f017-3d4192eb4c22
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