“the ward with no alderman”

City Council

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 6060250/50 present337 agenda items7 contested

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SR2024-0010992Resolution

Call for establishment of interagency working group to assess and redesign speed limit enforcement structure and practices in City of Chicago

49 Yea1 NayPassedAction: Adopted

Nay: Hopkins, Brian

O2024-0014392Ordinance

Adoption of tax increment allocation financing for Amendment No. 1 to redevelopment plan for Diversey/Chicago River Redevelopment Project Area

49 Yea1 NayPassedAction: Passed

Nay: Taylor, Jeanette B.

O2024-0014391Ordinance

Designation of expanded Diversey/Chicago River Redevelopment Project Area as tax increment allocation financing (TIF) redevelopment project area

49 Yea1 NayPassedAction: Passed

Nay: Taylor, Jeanette B.

O2024-0014389Ordinance

Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Redevelopment Plan for Diversey/Chicago River Redevelopment Project Area

49 Yea1 NayPassedAction: Passed

Nay: Taylor, Jeanette B.

Or2025-0014616Order

Settlement agreement regarding case of Patricia Porter, as Special Administrator of the Estate of Lakisel Thomas, deceased v. City of Chicago, Lawrence Kerr, Jose Lopez, Orlando Hernandez, cited as 2021 L 5510

43 Yea7 NayPassedAction: Passed

Nay: Reilly, Brendan, Tabares, Silvana, Sposato, Nicholas, Napolitano, Anthony V., Gardiner, James M., Quinn, Marty, Curtis, Derrick G.

Or2025-0014615Order

Settlement agreement regarding case of Bertha Carranza, Administrator of the Estate of Jose Luis Carranza Chacon v. City of Chicago, cited as 2022 L 001500

45 Yea5 NayPassedAction: Passed

Nay: Lopez, Raymond A., Reilly, Brendan, Tabares, Silvana, Napolitano, Anthony V., Quinn, Marty

Or2025-0014614Order

Settlement agreement regarding case of Jos L. Weems, a minor by and through his mother and/or next best friend Sharon Weems, and Sharon Weems v. William Reynolds, Special Representative of the Estate of Dion Boyd, deceased and City of Chicago, a Municipal Corporation, cited as 2023 L 1994

49 Yea1 NayPassedAction: Passed

Nay: Sposato, Nicholas

Other Actions (145)

SOr2025-0014620Payment of various small claimsOrderPassed

SCL2025-0014622Various small claimsClaimFailed to Pass

R2025-0014854Tribute to late Jose "Cha Cha" JimenezResolutionAdopted

O2024-0014045Zoning Reclassification Map No. 9-G at 1051 W Cornelia Ave - App No. 22610T1OrdinancePassed

Or2024-0014413Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 800 N Michigan Ave - Permit No. 101061156OrderPassed

Or2025-0014612Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3321 N Milwaukee AveOrderPassed

Or2024-0014361Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061469OrderPassed

Or2024-0014369Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061480OrderPassed

Or2024-0014362Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061470OrderPassed

Or2024-0014371Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061485OrderPassed

Or2024-0014366Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061475OrderPassed

Or2024-0014370Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061482OrderPassed

Or2024-0014367Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061476OrderPassed

Or2024-0014365Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061471OrderPassed

Or2024-0014368Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Clinton St - Permit No. 101061478OrderPassed

O2024-0011165Zoning Reclassification Map No. 15-G at 6240-6250 N Broadway - App No. 22499OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014042Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-H at 1821 W Berteau Ave - App No. 22608T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014033Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-H at 2250-2256 W Irving Park Rd and 4009 N Oakley Ave - App No. 22605T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014032Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-H at 2016-2020 W Irving Park Rd - App No. 22604T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014048Zoning Reclassification Map No. 9-G at 3356-3358 N Sheffield Ave - App No. 22613OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014061Zoning Reclassification Map No. 1-H at 1858 W Grand Ave - App No. 22618T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014453Zoning Reclassification Map No. 9-I at 2907-2917 W Irving Park Rd - App No. 22631T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014073Zoning Reclassification Map No. 7-L at 5434-5458 W Diversey Ave - App No. 22622T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014071Zoning Reclassification Map No. 7-L at 5500-5514 W Diversey Ave - App No. 22621T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014047Zoning Reclassification Map No. 1-K at 4531-4551 W Washington Blvd - App No. 22612T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014046Zoning Reclassification Map No. 2-I at 313-315 S California Ave - App No. 22611OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014084Zoning Reclassification Map No. 4-H at 1900 W 17th St - App No. 22625T1OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014053Zoning Reclassification Map No. 4-G at 1355 W 16th St - App No. 22614T1OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014058Zoning Reclassification Map No. 4-H at 2134 W 18th Pl. - App No. 22617T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014057Zoning Reclassification Map No. 6-H at 2480 S Blue Island Ave- App No. 22616OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0013543Zoning Reclassification Map No. 20-F at 112 W 87th St - App No. 22597OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014041Zoning Reclassification Map No. 18-H at 7610-7628 S Ashland Ave - App No. 22607OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014030Zoning Reclassification Map No. 6-F at 2856 S Emerald Ave - App No. 22603T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014056Zoning Reclassification Map No. 26-A at 11008 S State Line Rd - App No. 22615T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014459Zoning Reclassification Map No. 20-E at 8335-8339 S Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr - App No. 22629OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014043Zoning Reclassification Map No. 16-D at 1417 E 65th Pl - App No. 22609OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014078Zoning Reclassification Map No. 6-E at 2222 S Michigan Ave - App No. 22623OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0012531Zoning Reclassification Map No. 76-B at 2144-2156 N Clybourn Ave - App No. 22569T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014458Zoning Reclassification Map No. 1-H at 1638 W Ohio St - App No. 22628T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014440Approval of plat of Celadon ResubdivisionOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014063Zoning Reclassification Map No. 3-H at 1239 N Wood St - App No. 22619T1OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014438Approval of Miki Properties LLC of Ford City Mall Lot 1 ResubdivisionOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013021Zoning Reclassification Map No. 5-I at 2429-2431 W Fullerton Ave - App No. 22588T1OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013638Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for S&C ElectricOrdinancePassed

O2024-0012383Zoning Reclassification Map No. 11-h at 4709-4713 N Lincoln Ave - A-8916OrdinancePassed

O2024-0012345Zoning Reclassification Map No. 3-J at 3801-3805 W Grand Ave - A8915OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013336Honorary street designation as "Tai Nham Chung Way"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013727Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for City-owned parcels at 4666-4670 N Lincoln Ave and 2315-2319 W Leland AveOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014234Honorary street designation as "Slim Coleman Way"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013987Zoning Reclassification Map No. 3-I at 2537 W Division St - A-8933OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014233Honorary street designation as "Sharon Yolich Sankey Way"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013548Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Little Creative Minds HigginsOrdinancePassed

O2024-0012832Zoning Reclassification Map No. 20-F at 522 W 87th St - A8924OrdinancePassed

O2025-0014516Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 1742-1750 N Mohawk LLCOrdinancePassed

O2024-0012829Zoning Reclassification Map No. 20-F at 440 W 87th St - App No. A8923OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014400Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Supernova Tinting LLCOrdinancePassed

O2024-0012925Zoning Reclassification Map No. 22-F at 646 W 95th St - App No. A8922OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014335Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Hollywest LLCOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013531Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-13-1003-M allowing shared housing units in nonconforming owner-occupied dwelling units in "M" Manufacturing DistrictsOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014430Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Cadence Education LLCOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0011209Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-6-0400 prohibiting eating and drinking establishments in Planned Manufacturing District 2 from being larger than 8,000 sq. ft. unless otherwise approved up to 12,000 sq. ft.OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013658Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Lux Tires & Lube Center, Inc.OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014358Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Stepping Stones Nursery SchoolOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013939Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Montclare Auto RepairOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013827Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 4134 W Armitage AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013837Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Chicago Tempered Glass, Inc.OrdinancePassed

O2025-0014449Amendment to "James Joseph Mulligan Way" Honorary street designation appearing in October 30, 2024 Journal of Proceedings at page 19849OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013868Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Envoi PartnersOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014375Honorary street designation as "Honorary Judge Patricia Logue Way"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013816Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Loop AcrylicsOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014376Repeal of exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Gravity TiresOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013743Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for FFLL, LLC and Flood Bros Disposal Co.OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014339Honorary street designation as "Rev. Dr. Forrest Norvell Sr. Way"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014340Honorary street designation as "Honorary Pastor John E. Collins Sr. Way"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014165Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Stephanie Ortiz d.b.a. Recovery Specialists AgencyOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014199Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2037 N Kenneth, Inc.OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013392Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Sky Auto StudioOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014426Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for PupStars Pet CareOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014372Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for La Guerra Tacos LLCOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013731Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Work Of The Hands MinistriesOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013887Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Carol Roberson Center For LearningOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013857Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 1101 Kilbourn LLCOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014409Honorary street designation as "Rev. Samuel T. Lynch, Sr. Way"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013732Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for City Food EquipmentOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013823Honorary street designation as "Dennis E. Zavesky A.K.A. BB Eyes"OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014265Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Wabash Southloop Partners LLCOrdinancePassed

R2024-0014213Adoption of Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and associated City Annex for 2024-2029 planning cycle to maintain continued eligibility for FEMA mitigation grant assistance programsResolutionAdopted

SA2024-0014436Appointment of Tyler C. Hall as member of Police BoardAppointmentApproved

A2024-0014224Appointment of Cynthia Velazquez as member of Police BoardAppointmentApproved

A2024-0014223Appointment of Arlette G. Porter as member of Police BoardAppointmentApproved

A2024-0014222Reappointment of Steven A. Block as member of Police BoardAppointmentApproved

O2024-0013693Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (50.2) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Kedzie AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014249Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (42.259) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Columbus Dr and E Wacker DrOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014248Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (42.474) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Randolph St, N Wacker Dr, and W Washington StOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013337Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (40.6(d)) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion of N Lincoln AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013890Correction of amendment to Section 4-60-023 (39.62) of Municipal Code to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Pulaski Rd from W Argyle St to W Foster AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014164Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (38.18) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on W Irving Park RdOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014162Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (36.33) to allow additional package goods licenses on W Addison StOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014054Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (1.63) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Diversey AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013346Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.15) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of W Fullerton AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013131Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.110) and 4-60-023 (35.109) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Wrightwood AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014447Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (12.12) and 4-60-023 (28.46) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Cermak RdOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014040Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-025 by restricting additional late-hour liquor licenses along portions of N Kostner Ave, N Cicero Ave, N Pulaski Rd, W Division St and W Armitage Ave in 26th WardOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013870Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.18) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of W Armitage AveOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014451Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (21.480) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 115th StOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013694Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-244-140 to prohibit peddling in 21st WardOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013354Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (16.118) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of W 69th StOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014260Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.40) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 51st StOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014259Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (17.314) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Western AveOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014443Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-4 by adding new Section 4-4-331 prohibiting sale of cannabis hemp products and issuance of new or renewal of existing tobacco dealer licenses in 13th WardOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013865Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (11.81) and 4-60-023 (11.81) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Wallace StOrdinancePassed

R2025-0014856Tribute to late former 7th Ward Alderman William "Bill" BeaversResolutionAdopted

R2024-0014416Call for hearing(s) on implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Technology SystemResolutionAdopted

O2024-0013695Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 455 N Ashland Ave for partial development as manufacturing facility for prototype battery cell production and corporate headquarters.OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0013659Extended Program Agreement with Local Initiatives Support Corporation to achieve objectives of marketing program for year 2025 term, require project manager to manage marketing program in priority corridor and provide compensation for year 2025 termOrdinancePassed

R2025-0014744Tribute to late former 15th Ward Alderman Marlene CarterResolutionAdopted

R2025-0014702Tribute to late Reverend Doctor Leroy SandersResolutionAdopted

R2025-0014799Tribute to late Carlos Manuel Rosa-ValentinResolutionAdopted

R2025-0014684Tribute to late Maureen MolitorResolutionAdopted

R2025-0014804Tribute to late Cillice Harris RobinsonResolutionAdopted

R2025-0014790Tribute to late Jose JimenezResolutionAdopted

R2025-0014535Tribute to late Maurice HampResolutionAdopted

SO2025-0014846Parking prohibited at all times (except for disabled) - establish and amendOrdinancePassed

SO2025-0014848Traffic sign(s)/signal(s) - establish and amendOrdinancePassed

SO2025-0014850Residential permit parking - establish and amendOrdinancePassed

SO2025-0014855No Parking Sign(s) - establish and amendOrdinancePassed

SO2025-0014857Parking meter(s) - amendOrdinancePassed

O2025-0014907Time fixed for next City Council Meeting February 19, 2025, at 10:00 A.M.OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013684Fee waiver for all permits related to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority renovation of Hyatt Regency McCormick PlaceOrdinancePassed

Or2025-0014619Settlement agreement regarding case of Thomas Sierra v. Reynaldo Guevara, et al., cited as 18 C 3029OrderPassed

Or2025-0014618Settlement agreement regarding case of Mark Maxson v. John Duffy, et al., cited as 16 C 9417OrderPassed

Or2025-0014617Settlement agreement regarding case of Ben Baker and Clarissa Glenn v. City of Chicago, et al., cited as 16 C 8940OrderPassed

O2024-0013082Sale of City-owned property at 2810-2824 E 87th St to 2804 E 87th St LLC d.b.a. The Record Track under ChiBlockBuilder platform for creation of outdoor space on seven vacant parcels for garden and performance areaOrdinancePassed

O2024-0013744Sale of City-owned properties at 6528-6534 S Aberdeen St to Lillie Walls and Unblocked Englewood Team under ChiBlockBuilder platform for open space outdoor plazaOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0013768Sale of City-owned properties at 148 S Hamlin Blvd to Latonya Nelson and at 718-722 W 60th Pl to Deborah Turner under ChiBlockBuilder platform for community open space designationOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0013742Sale of City-owned property at 4136 W Carroll Ave to Candi Baldwin under Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP)OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013736Sale of City-owned property at 9424 S Burnside Ave to John Sutherland under Adjacent Neighbors Land Acquisition Program (ANLAP)OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013109Acquisition of various properties for Englewood Nature Trail ProjectOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014442Acquisition of property at 1751 N Harlem Ave from Chicago Title and Trust Company Land Trust No. 8002382648 dated January 22, 2020 for purpose of serving as Galewood-Mont Clare Chicago Public Library BranchOrdinancePassed

O2024-0014450Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within 44th Ward Aldermanic Expense AccountOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014408Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within 41st Ward Wage Allowance Account for Year 2024OrdinancePassed

O2024-0014373Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within 38th Ward Wage Allowance Account for Year 2024OrdinancePassed

SO2024-0014410Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Committees and Rules for Year 2024OrdinancePassed

O2024-0013060Redevelopment agreement with Outwest Gallery and Cafe to provide neighborhood opportunity funds for property improvements at 5249 W Chicago AveOrdinancePassed

SO2024-0013387Transfer of funds within 6th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2024OrdinancePassed

Attendance

Absent (50)

Lee, Nicole T.(Present)

Burnett, Jr., Walter(Present)

Coleman, Stephanie D.(Present)

Dowell, Pat(Present)

Lopez, Raymond A.(Present)

Reilly, Brendan(Present)

Robinson, Lamont J.(Present)

Yancy, Desmon C.(Present)

Hall, William E.(Present)

Chico, Peter(Present)

Ramirez, Julia M.(Present)

Gutierrez, Jeylu B.(Present)

Mosley, Ronnie L.(Present)

Fuentes, Jessica L.(Present)

Cruz, Ruth(Present)

Conway, William(Present)

Lawson, Bennett R.(Present)

Clay, Angela(Present)

Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni(Present)

Harris, Michelle A.(Present)

O'Shea, Matthew J.(Present)

Tabares, Silvana(Present)

Taylor, Jeanette B.(Present)

Sposato, Nicholas(Present)

Beale, Anthony(Present)

Moore, David H.(Present)

Sigcho-Lopez, Byron(Present)

Vasquez, Jr., Andre(Present)

Napolitano, Anthony V.(Present)

Gardiner, James M.(Present)

Martin, Matthew J.(Present)

Rodriguez, Michael D.(Present)

Cardona, Jr., Felix(Present)

Mitts, Emma(Present)

Silverstein, Debra L.(Present)

Villegas, Gilbert(Present)

Hopkins, Brian(Present)

Hadden, Maria E.(Present)

Mitchell, Gregory I.(Present)

Quinn, Marty(Present)

Curtis, Derrick G.(Present)

Ervin, Jason C.(Present)

Taliaferro, Chris(Present)

Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos(Present)

La Spata, Daniel(Present)

Nugent, Samantha(Present)

Waguespack, Scott(Present)

Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana(Present)

Scott, Monique L.(Present)

Knudsen, Timothy R.(Present)