Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met Jan. 26.
Here are the minutes provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Roll Call
A Roll Call was made and the following Commissioners were found to be in attendance:
1. GENERAL BUSINESS: 22-1001-012
Present: 6 - Commissioner Jose M. Munoz, Commissioner Ashley Hemphill Netzky, Commissioner Donald Edwards, Vice President Tim King, Commissioner Myetie Hamilton and Commissioner Modesto Valle
6 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 2022 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Certificate of Publication
This item was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
22-1002-012
6 CERTIFICATES OF FILINGS OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT 2022 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE WITH THE CLERKS OF COOK AND DUPAGE COUNTIES
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Certificate of Filing
This item was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
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6 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FROM THE REGULAR MEETING ON DECEMBER 1, 2021
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
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6 RECOGNITION OF PARK DISTRICT STAFF EXCELLENCE DURING THE CHALLENGES OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Sponsors: General Superintendent
Interim General Superintendent, Rosa Escareno, gave a presentation in recognition of Park District staff excellence during the challenges of the
COVID-19 Pandemic.
4. PRESENTATION FROM THE DEPARTMENTS:
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6 PRESENTATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL
Sponsors: Office of Inspector General
Indexes: Presentation
Interim Inspector General, Alison Perona, gave a presentation regarding the Office of Inspector General 2021 Annual Report.
22-1009-012
6 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER IV OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT TO UPDATE THE HUMAN RIGHTS ORDINANCE AND ESTABLISH THE OFFICE OF PREVENTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY
Sponsors: Law Department
Indexes: Code Change
Interim General Superintendent, Rosa Escareno, presented proposed amendments to Chapter IV of the Chicago Park District Code to update the Human Rights Ordinance and to establish the Office of Prevention and Accountability. Vice President King noted that this presentation will start a 45-day public comment period, then the Board of Commissioners would consider approval of the proposed amendments following the 45-day comment period.
5. COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTS:
There was nothing to present.
6. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
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6 PUBLIC COMMENTS JANUARY 26, 2022
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Public Comments
The following members of the public addressed the Board of Commissioners:
1. Emily Dupree (Jackson Park PAC membership eligibility requirements)
2. Avi Schwab (Jackson Park PAC membership eligibility requirements)
3. Susannah Ribstein (Jackson Park PAC membership eligibility requirements)
4. Louise McCurry (Jackson Park PAC history and growth of the PAC, appreciation of new track and field, and 130th anniversary of the agreement with the government of Japan for the Garden of the Phoenix )
5. Daniel Egel-Weiss (Proposed Kolmar Park Renaming)
6. Daniel Pogorzelski (Proposed Kolmar Park Renaming)
7. Dave Kostelansky (Lake Shore Park ongoing park projects)
8. Patrick Donovan (Employee relationship rules)
9. Catherine Sollman (Concerns with Douglass Park festivals)
10. Susan Mullen (Concerns with Douglass Park festivals)
11. Leslie Recht (Grant Park PAC concerns with MB Real Estate management of Maggie Daley Park)
These speakers were heard.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
There was nothing to present.
8. NEW BUSINESS:
22-1008-012
6 AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENTS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO AND VARIOUS FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF VARIOUS FUNDS AND SERVICES FOR PARK PROJECTS
Sponsors: Law Department
Indexes: Intergovernmental Agreements (IGA)
Senior Counsel, Joseph Bornstein, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, seconded by Commissioner Valle, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1006-012
6 CHANGE ORDER NO. 01: $458,505.30
REVERE (PAUL) PARK FIELDHOUSE & CLUBHOUSE RESTORATION STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTION LLC
SPECIFICATION NO. P-16008-027
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Change Order
Director of Planning and Construction, Heather Gleason, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Valle, seconded by Commissioner Edwards, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1010-012
6 REQUEST TO INITIATE 45-DAY NOTICE PERIOD TO RENAME KOLMAR PARK IN HONOR OF GERTRUD KOLMAR
Sponsors: Planning and Construction
Indexes: Park Renaming-Phase I, 45 Day Notice Period
Director of Planning and Construction, Heather Gleason, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Valle, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
22-1013-012
6 AUTHORITY TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH THE INTERIM GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT TO EXTEND THE TERM OF SERVICE
Sponsors: Commissioners' Office
Vice President King addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Valle, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
9. CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to 5ILCS 120 Section 2 Subsection C, (1), (21)
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, that meeting enter into Closed Session. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
10. OPEN SESSION
Report on Closed Session Discussion
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner
Edwards, that the meeting return to Open Session. The motion carried by the
following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
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6 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES REVIEW
Indexes: Executive Session Minute Reveiw
EXCERPT ILLINOIS OPEN MEETING ACT
The Commissioners met in Closed Session to discuss the release meeting minutes for the following dates: June 9, 2021, July 16, 2021, September 8, 2021, October 8, 2021, October 13, 2021, November 2, 2021, and November 10, 2021.
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Hamilton to approve the release of Closed Session minutes for public inspection. The motion prevailed with the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
11. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Edwards, seconded by Commissioner Valle, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Munoz, Hemphill Netzky, Edwards, King, Hamilton and Valle
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