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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/2025 P&Z Minutes (Consolidated Plan And Program Year 2025 Action Plan)1 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CDBG 2025-2029 CONSOLIDATED Hearing Date: July 10, 2025 PLAN AND PROGRAM YEAR 2025 ACTION PLAN PROPERTY ADDRESS: 50 South Emerson Street PETITIONER: The Village of Mount Prospect PUBLICATION DATE: June 12, 2025 REQUEST: Community Development Block Grant 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan / Program Year 2025 Action Plan and Funding Requests MEMBERS PRESENT: Joseph Donnelly William Beattie Ewa Weir Walter Szymczak Donald Olsen Michael Fricano MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Rogers STAFF MEMBERS PRESENT: Antonia Lalagos — Development Planner INTERESTED PARTIES: Organizations applying for CDBG funds Chairman Donnelly called the meeting to order at 7:08 PM. Chairman Donnelly requested to change the order of items on the agenda, to move case PZ-09-25, 1518 North Elmhurst Road, to the second item of new business. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak and the Commissioners unanimously approved. Chairman Donnelly moved on to Item 2, Approval of Minutes. Commissioner Beattie made a motion seconded by Commissioner Szymczak to approve the minutes of the Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on May 22, 2025. The minutes were approved 5-0, with Commissioner Weir abstaining. After introducing two items of new business, Chairman Donnelly introduced the Community Development Block Grant 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan / Program Year 2025 Action Plan and Funding Requests. Ms. Lalagos provided a brief background on the CDBG program and explained that CDBG funds must be used for activities that primarily benefit the Village's low- and moderate -income residents. She reviewed the draft 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan components and the public participation requirements. Ms. Lalagos shared key findings from the CDBG survey related to community service, housing, specialized Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting —July 10, 20215 CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan / 2025 Action Plan services, and infrastructure needs, as well as overall top priorities identified by survey respondents. She indicated the five priority needs designated in the CDBG strategic plan: public services, homeless services, affordable housing, community facilities, and public infrastructure. Ms. Lalagos then presented the draft 2025 Action Plan, which proposes eligible activities for the time period of October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. She noted that funding for the Action Plan comes from three sources: the annual grant allocation; program income; and carryover funds. Ms. Lalagos explained that the amount of funding that can be allocated for public services is limited by HUD to a maximum of 15% of the annual grant allocation plus 15% of the prior year program income. Based on these guidelines, the Village is estimating $53,682 is available in program year 2025 for public service programs. She stated that the Planning & Zoning Commission has the responsibility to review funding requests from non -Village agencies and make recommendations concerning those requests. Ms. Lalagos reviewed the draft 2025 budget and the timeline for adopting and submitting the 2025 Action Plan to HUD. She stated that the draft 2025 Action Plan is currently available for a 30-day public review period from June 13 —July 13. Ms. Lalagos announced that the applicant organizations were invited to attend the meeting this evening to describe their organizations' work and what they propose to do with the CDBG funding. Commissioner Beattie asked why HUD places a 15% cap on CDBG public services spending. Ms. Lalagos replied that the CDBG program is primarily devoted to brick and mortar and physical infrastructure development needs and there are other federal grants that are directed towards public services needs. Commissioner Weir asked for examples of community facilities. Ms. Lalagos explained that parks, community centers, and group homes are examples of community facilities, according to HUD. She stated that the community facility has a clientele that is predominantly low or moderate income, or is inhabited by people that are low or moderate income. Chairman Donnelly opened the hearing to the subrecipients. Chairman Donnelly swore in the following persons: Sonia Ivanov / Northwest Compass Inc / 1300 W Northwest Hwy, Mount Prospect Ms. Ivanov thanked the Village for its continued support of their hometown agency. She stated that Northwest Compass addresses multiple barriers for any resident facing food and housing insecurity. Ms. Ivanov noted that they work with the Village Police and Human Services Departments. She extended an invitation to stop by their facility in town and enjoy the community garden. Ms. Ivanov explained that the CDBG funds would be used for homelessness prevention, housing counseling, and supportive services. Luticia Fiorito / WINGS Program Inc / 5104 Tollview Dr, Rolling Meadows Ms. Fiorito thanked the Village for its continued support. She stated that WINGS is the largest domestic violence organization in the state, and provides emergency shelter through two safe houses in Chicago and northwest Cook County, plus 167 units of housing scattered throughout Cook County. Ms. Fiorito explained that in the last year WINGS has expanded its hospital program from 4 to 8 hospitals to provide bedside intake, counseling and referrals, and staff training. She stated that in the last year WINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting —July 10, 20215 CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan / 2025 Action Plan provided 180 nights of shelter to Mount Prospect residents. Ms. Fiorito shared the experience of one of the program "graduates" who was able to leave an abusive relationship and obtain full time work and healthcare, purchase a car, and work towards completing a higher education degree. Kimberly Mertz / Suburban Primary Health Care Council (Access to Care) / 2225 Enterprise Dr, Westchester Ms. Mertz stated that Access to Care has provided primary health care services to low income uninsured and underinsured Suburban Cook County residents since 1988. She detailed the three components of the program: primary care physicians for $5 per visit, lab and radiology for $5 per test, and prescriptions for $15-40 for a 30-day supply. She noted these services are provided on an unlimited as needed basis. Ms. Mertz reported that the agency has behavioral health services, opioid risk management, and flu/pneumonia vaccines for free. She stated that the purpose of the organization is to provide primary health care services to those who are not eligible for State or Federal programs, who go to the ER for illnesses, or who don't seek care at all. Ms. Mertz reported that last year, Access to Care served 6000 people in Suburban Cook County and they have served 219 of Mount Prospect residents since January 2025. She thanked the Village for their support. Commissioner Beattie asked if the cuts to Medicaid will result in more applicants for Access to Care. Ms. Mertz replied that Access to Care serves people that are not eligible for any other program, so if people are no longer eligible for Medicaid, they may seek their program. Luna Spivey / Children's Advocacy Center / 640 Illinois Blvd, Hoffman Estates Ms. Spivey explained that CAC has three locations in Hoffman Estates, Arlington Heights, and Skokie. She stated that their mental health program provides trauma -informed and evidence -based mental health services for children between the ages of 3 and 17 that are victims of abuse. Ms. Spivey shared that the services allow the children to process the trauma and move forward with their lives. She reported that the agency serves 30-40 children in the Mount Prospect area per year, on average. Shaina Makani / Journeys I The Road Home / 1140 E Northwest Highway Palatine Ms. Makani thanked the Commission for the support they have given Journeys. She stated that Journeys has supported Mount Prospect residents since 1989 who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Ms. Makani explained that Journeys provides a comprehensive continuum of care that includes emergency shelter, specialized programs for people with complex needs, supportive housing and nearly 50 wraparound services. She reported that Journeys has 37 towns and villages in their service area. Ms. Makani confirmed that in the last year Journeys served 1060 clients across all programs and towns, including 50 Village residents. She noted that due to budget cuts they expect to see an increase in people coming to the agency. Paula Bush / North West Housing Partnership / 1701 E Woodfield Rd, Schaumburg Ms. Bush thanked the Village for supporting the home repair program. She explained that North West Housing Partnership is a new recipient, and this will be their second round of funding. Ms. Bush asserted that home repair is very costly, and the program provides a cost-effective way for residents to remain in their homes and have quality repairs. She noted that after construction, their agency provides the homeowner with resources from many of the public service organizations if additional services are needed. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting —July 10, 20215 CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan / 2025 Action Plan Trina Grogen / Search Inc / 1925 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago Ms. Grogen thanked the Village for having her at the meeting. She explained that Search Inc is a non- profit organization that supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) through wrap around support services. Ms. Grogen reported that they support 375 people with IDD annually, at 4 adult learning sites and 27 community homes. She noted that Mount Prospect is home to 46 individuals in eight homes, and the largest Search adult learning site. Ms. Grogen shared that Search takes great pride in maintaining beautiful and accessible homes that are well -integrated into the community. She stated that Search respectfully requests support to build a new accessible kitchen at their home on Pin Oak Drive, which is home to 6 men with IDDs. Ms. Grogen explained that this accessibility project would allow the men to have greater independence, gain work/life skills, and more safely use the home they live in. She confirmed that Mount Prospect has been an important partner for over two decades to maintain and improve their homes, including energy efficiency and accessibility projects, all of which have improved the quality of life for the people they support. Ms. Grogen reported that Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) only receive a $15,000 lifetime allotment from the state for capital improvements. She shared that Search is 92% Medicaid funded, and many grants do not support capital improvements, so the Village support is critical. Chairman Donnelly asked for a motion to approve the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and the 2025 Action Plan and proposed budget. Commission Beattie made a motion and Commissioner Weir seconded the motion. UPON ROLL CALL AYES: Szymczak, Weir, Olsen, Beattie, Fricano Donnelly NAYS: None The Planning and Zoning Commission gave a positive recommendation (6-0) to the Village Board. After hearing one more item of business, Chairman Donnelly asked if there were any citizens to be heard. Hearing no further discussion, Commissioner Weir made a motion seconded by Commissioner Beattie and the meeting was adjourned at 7:54 PM. w Antonia Lalagos, Development Planner Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting —July 10, 20215 CDBG 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan / 2025 Action Plan