Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners met April 12
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:
Present: 5 - President Myetie Hamilton, Vice President Modesto Valle, Commissioner Jose M. Munoz, Commissioner Andrea Telli and Commissioner Sharif Walker
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Donald Edwards and Commissioner Ashley Hemphill Netzky
1. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES:
23-1043-041 2 APPROVAL OF THE MEETING MINUTES FOR THE REGULAR MEETING AND PUBLIC HEARING HELD ON MARCH 15, 2023
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Meeting Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, that the Meeting Minutes be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
2. ACKNOWLEDGE EXCELLENCE:
23-1048-041 2 RECOGNITION OF CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES, NATURAL AREA PROGRAMS, AND EARTH DAY EVENTS
Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources
Indexes: Presentation
General Superintendent and CEO, Rosa Escareno, gave remarks on the importance of the 52nd annual Earth Day at the Chicago Park District and introduced Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, who presented on Chicago Park District sustainability initiatives and upcoming Earth Day events around the District.
3. PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS:
23-1047-041 2 OFFICE OF PREVENTION AND ACCOUNTABILITY: YEAR ONE PROGRESS REPORT
Sponsors: Office of Prevention and Accountability
Indexes: Report
General Superintendent and CEO, Rosa Escareno, gave remarks on the creation of the Office of Prevention and Accountability one year ago and introduced Tamara Starks, Director of the Office of Prevention and Accountability, who presented on the mission of the Office and progress the Office has made in its first year.
4. PEOPLE IN THE PARKS:
23-1044-041 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS
Sponsors: Office of the Secretary
Indexes: Public Comments
The following members of the public addressed the Commissioners:
1. Bobbie Townsend (Requested pools be open this summer and jobs for pool operations)
2. Denise Ferguson (Addressed concerns with Riot Fest in Douglass Park)
3. Robin Semer (Addressed concerns with Riot Fest in Douglass Park)
4. Florina Forea (Addressed concerns with Riot Fest in Douglass Park)
5. Gloria Talamantes (Addressed concerns with Riot Fest in Douglass Park)
6. Max Wagner (Addressed Riot Fest's next steps for community engagement)
7. Tynette Wilson (Addressed staffing needs and building improvements at Columbus Park)
8. Karl Brinson (Addressed management of Columbus Park refectory)
9. Bernard Clay (Addressed access for community at Columbus Park)
10. Fabian Cisneros (Addressed concerns with Re:SET Festival in Riis Park)
11. James Patterson (Addressed the recent suspension of a PAC member at South Shore Cultural Center)
12. May Toy (Addressed the requirement for liability insurance for PAC sponsored events)
13. Brandon Miller (Addressed permit denials for use of Shabbona Park facilities)
14. Philip McGrath (Addressed Inspector General reports and investigations) 29th Ward Alderman, Christopher Taliaferro, addressed the Commissioners regarding community requests at Columbus Park.
Written Testimony was received from Kathy Finn, Rebecca Wolfram, Steve Rothschild, Sara Heymann, Mercedes Cervantes, and Sandra Wortham.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
23-1046-041 2 ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $60,000,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION LIMITED TAX PARK BONDS, SERIES 2023A
Sponsors: Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Indexes: Bond
Bond Purchase Agreement
Preliminary Official Statement
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Telli, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
23-1051-041
2 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE GENERAL ADMISSION FEE FOR THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Indexes: Museum Fee Increase
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners and introduced Chevy Humphrey, President and CEO of the Museum of Science and Industry.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Walker, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
23-1052-041 2 AUTHORIZATION TO CHANGE THE GENERAL ADMISSION FEE FOR THE ART INSTITUTE
Indexes: Museum Fee Increase
Steve Lux, Chief Financial Officer, addressed the Commissioners and introduced James Rondeau, President and Director of the Art Institute, and Katie Rahn, Vice President of Marketing and Communications of the Art Institute.
A motion was made by Commissioner Walker, seconded by Commissioner Munoz, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
23-1041-041 2 PROVISIONAL APPROVAL FOR SPECIAL EVENTS - HYDE PARK SUMMER FESTIVAL
Sponsors: Revenue
Indexes: Provisional Approval - Special Event Permit
President Hamilton addressed the process for provisional approval for multi-day special events with over 10,000 attendees. Lauren Quinn, Deputy Director of Revenue, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Telli, seconded by Vice President Valle, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
23-1054-041 2 PRESENTATION ON SPECIAL EVENTS - SUEÑOS MUSIC FESTIVAL AND LOLLAPALOOZA
Sponsors: Revenue
Indexes: Presentation
President Hamilton announced that although the Chicago Park District had existing long-term agreements for both the Lollapalooza and Suenos events prior to the passage of amendments to Chapter VII of the Chicago Park District Code requiring approval of special events with over 10,000 attendees, both events are still required to follow the same process for community engagement despite not requiring approval by the Board of Commissioners and will be presented to the Board of Commissioners for the purpose of transparency.
Lauren Quinn, Deputy Director of Revenue, addressed the Commissioners.
23-1042-041 2 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH CHRISTY WEBBER LANDSCAPES FOR GRANT PARK AND MUSEUM CAMPUS MAINTENANCE SERVICES: SPECIFICATION P-22014
Sponsors: Cultural and Natural Resources
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
EDS - Christy Webber Landscapes
Cathy Breitenbach, Director of Cultural and Natural Resources, and Kareem Burgess, Deputy Director of Purchasing, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Vice President Valle, seconded by Commissioner Walker, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
23-1045-041 2 AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH J.P. SIMONS AND MIDCO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, INC. FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES SPECIFICATION NO. P-23004
Sponsors: Facility Management
Indexes: Contract Award-IFB, RFP, RFQ
Bob Arlow, Director of Facility Management, and Kareem Burgess, Deputy Director of Purchasing, addressed the Commissioners.
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Commissioner Telli, that the matter be approved. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
6. ADJOURNED
A motion was made by Commissioner Munoz, seconded by Vice President Valle, that the meeting be adjourned. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye: 5 - Hamilton, Valle, Munoz, Telli and Walker
Absent: 2 - Edwards and Hemphill Netzky
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