Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met March 15.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited during the Public Hearing.
Roll Call
A Roll Call was made and the following Commissioners were found to be in attendance:
Present: 6 - President Myetie Hamilton, Vice President Modesto Valle, Commissioner Ashley Hemphill Netzky, Commissioner Jose M. Munoz, Commissioner Andrea Telli and Commissioner Sharif Walker
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Donald Edwards
1. GENERAL BUSINESS:
23-1038-031 5 CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION OF THE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING THE INTENT OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT TO SELL NOT TO EXCEED $60,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX PARK BONDS
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Certificate of Publication
This Certificate was marked as received and filed by the Secretary.
2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
23-1031-031 5 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 15, 2023
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, seconded by Commissioner Walker, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Hamilton, Valle, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 1 - Edwards
3. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
23-1036-031 5 RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF TITLE IX AND THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT GIRLS P.L.A.Y. INITIATIVE IN HONOR OF WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
Sponsors: Community Recreation
Indexes: Presentation
President Hamilton and Rosa Escareno, General Superintendent and CEO, spoke in recognition of Women's History Month.
Marlenni Laureano, Senior Program and Event Coordinator, addressed the Commissioners and introduced Autumn Pomales, Aalyiah Pomales and Laylani Pomales, who participate in Girls Day PLAY events and numerous Chicago Park District programs.
4. PRESENTATIONS & REPORTS
23-1037-031 5 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER III OF THE CODE OF THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Sponsors: Ethics Advisor
Indexes: Code Change
Rosa Escareno, General Superintendent and CEO, introduced Karen Seimetz, Ethics Advisor, who addressed the Commissioners on proposed amendments to Chapter III of the Code of the Chicago Park District and noted that the presentation would start the 45-day public comment period on the proposed amendments.
5. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
23-1030-031 5 PUBLIC COMMENTS
MARCH 15, 2023
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Public Comments
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
1. Bobbie Townsend (Request for a supervisor at Mandrake Park and Dyett Recreation Center)
2. Marlon Harvey (Request for dredging at the Jackson Park Outer Harbor)
3. Chiaka Patterson (Request for dredging at the Jackson Park Outer Harbor)
4. Charles Szymanski (Request for dredging at the Jackson Park Outer Harbor)
5. Philip McGrath (Request for more staffing in Park District Administration)
6. Al De Reu (Spoke on Openlands' Treekeeper program and work within the parks)
7. Claudia Sanchez (Addressed concerns with festivals in Harrison Park)
8. James Wurm (Addressed concerns with festivals in Douglass Park)
9. Karina Solano (Addressed concerns with festivals in Douglass Park)
10. Barbara De Kerf (Request for lifeguards that are equipped to assist people with disabilities)
11. Mary Lu Seidel (Addressed the National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture's building construction in Humboldt Park)
12. Kenneth Newman (Addressed revenue opportunities, shoreline erosion, and road construction in Jackson Park)
Arlis Ball and Robin Boyd registered to speak but were unavailable for comment.
Written Testimony was received from Rebecca Wolfram, Gene Skala, Tim Rice, Sandra Wortham, Fabian Cisneros, and David Donohue.
6. NEW BUSINESS:
23-1032-031 5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH MARCO SUPPLY CO., D/B/A JOHNSON PIPE AND SUPPLY AND LITTMANN INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF SUPPLEMENTAL PLUMBING SUPPLIES SPECIFICATION NO. P-22009
Sponsors: Facility Management
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Attachments: EDS - Marco Supply Company
MWBE - Marco Supply Company
EDS - Littmann Industries
MWBE - Littmann Industries
Bob Arlow, Director of Facility Management, and Kareem Burgess, Deputy Director of Purchasing, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Telli, seconded by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Hamilton, Valle, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, Telli and Walker Absent: 1 - Edwards
23-1035-031 5 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ALTAWORX, LLC FOR VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
Sponsors: Information Technology
Indexes: Contract Award (Non Bid)
Alman Ruiz, Director of Information Technology, and Kareem Burgess, Deputy Director of Purchasing, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, seconded by Vice President Valle, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Hamilton, Valle, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 1 - Edwards
23-1033-031 5 PROVISIONAL APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENTS - JP MORGAN CHASE CORPORATE CHALLENGE AND BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON
Sponsors: Revenue
Indexes: Provisional Approval - Special Event Permit
Dana Zilinski, Director of Revenue, gave an overview of the process for provisional permit approval for single-day events with over 10,000 attendees and provided details on the events under consideration.
A motion was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Hamilton, Valle, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 1 - Edwards
7. CLOSED SESSION:
Pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(c)(12)
The Commissioners did not enter into Closed Session.
8. OPEN SESSION:
23-1034-031 5 ATTORNEY-CLIENT COMMUNICATION PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL JOSEPH DULONG V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT: SETTLEMENT OF THE CASE OF JOSEPH DULONG V. CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
Sponsors: Law Department
Indexes: Settlement Agreement
A motion was made by Commissioner Telli, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Hamilton, Valle, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 1 - Edwards
9. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Hemphill Netzky, seconded by Commissioner Walker, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 6 - Hamilton, Valle, Hemphill Netzky, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 1 - Edwards
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