# Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development meeting, April 9, 2026

- When: Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 10:00 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: [Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928495?video=1181263448
- Transcript: [full text](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/transcripts/1181263448.txt) (7,128 words, automatic captions)

## Meeting notes

> AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.

The Economic, Capital & Technology Development Committee met, approved the March 2026 monthly report and the appointment/reappointment of three Special Service Area commissioners, and passed an ordinance directing the Transportation Commissioner to procure asset-management software after accepting a substitute. Two other ordinances-an interactive digital wayfinder pilot and a satellite police-station location-were deferred. The meeting concluded with no public comments submitted.

Topics: Monthly report approval, Special Service Area appointments, Wayfinder pilot ordinance, Satellite police-station ordinance, Asset-management software ordinance

### Agenda items discussed

- [23:00](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1380) Approval of the March 2026 monthly report: passed
- [23:19](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1399) Appointment and reappointment of SSA commissioners (SSA 38, SSA 5, SSA 21-2016): passed
- [27:00](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1620) Ordinance establishing an interactive digital wayfinder pilot program: deferred
- [27:29](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1649) Ordinance for a new satellite police station in the 12th District: deferred
- [27:50](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1670) Ordinance directing the Commissioner of Transportation to procure asset-management software (substitute accepted): passed
- [1:01:32](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=3692) Final recommendation to pass the asset-management software ordinance: passed

### Alderpersons who spoke

- [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (chair): Called the meeting to order. ([16:15](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=975)); Requested a motion to allow remote participation for four members. ([18:01](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1081)); Introduced the approval of the March 2026 monthly report as the first order of business. ([23:00](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1380))
- [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (vice chair): Moved to allow four members to participate remotely. ([18:04](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1084)); Moved to defer the wayfinder pilot ordinance. ([27:12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1632)); Moved to defer the satellite police-station ordinance. ([27:45](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1665))
- [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (alderperson): Moved to recommend approval of the March 2026 monthly report. ([23:16](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1396)); Was asked by the chair if he had any questions about the RFs. ([58:21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=3501)); Provided a brief response about bridges possibly being included in the asset-management scope. ([58:23](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=3503))
- [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (alderperson): Moved to recommend approval of the SSA appointments and reappointments. ([26:37](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1597)); Moved to defer the satellite police-station ordinance. ([27:45](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1665)); Was asked by the chair if he had any questions; he then asked about how the new technology would handle complaints and repairs. ([35:54](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2154))
- [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (alderperson): Moved to accept the substitute ordinance for asset-management software. ([28:08](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1688)); Moved to recommend passage of the asset-management software ordinance after the substitute had been accepted. ([1:01:42](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=3702)); Responded to the chair’s request and explained the changes in the substitute ordinance. ([30:47](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1847))
- [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (alderperson): Described the range of city assets and the need for warranties to be enforced. ([49:40](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2980)); Asked about the type of database being considered for asset management. ([50:12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=3012)); Inquired whether trees are counted as city assets in the asset-management system. ([43:58](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2638))
- [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (alderperson): Requested that the wayfinder pilot ordinance be deferred. ([27:03](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=1623))
- [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (alderperson)

### Exchanges between members

- [35:54](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2154) Chair Nicole T. Lee asked Alderman Anthony V. Napolitano if he had any questions about the technology.
- [35:57](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2157) Alderman Anthony V. Napolitano asked how the new system would handle complaints and repairs.
- [37:45](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2265) Chair Nicole T. Lee thanked Alderman Gregory I. Mitchell after the discussion of the asset-management ordinance.
- [43:33](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2613) Chair Nicole T. Lee thanked Vice Chair Ronnie L. Mosley and Alderman Scott Waguespack.
- [49:22](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=2962) Chair Nicole T. Lee asked Alderman Scott Waguespack to account for Alderman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez for quorum.
- [58:21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=3501) Chair Nicole T. Lee asked Alderman Gregory I. Mitchell if he had any questions about the RFs.
- [58:23](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/A2CA6694-E426-F111-8341-001DD803F9B1?t=3503) Alderman Gregory I. Mitchell responded that bridges might be included in the asset-management scope.

## Documents

- [Summary](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/ab5c0bb2-4bb8-4eb8-ae4a-dda97c7f18d5.pdf)
- [Agenda](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/2df292fc-fdf1-43d7-aee2-c3c908a6243c.pdf)
- [Monthly Rule 45](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/3ad75ca4-d8f3-42bb-bee5-50c801c1d984.pdf)
- [Notice](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/meetingattachmentspublic/2ddb74eb-18cc-4157-a98e-8bb767e30e04.pdf)

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