The committee on licensing consumer protection will now
come to order, we will be, we will begin with a roll, call
to establish quorum.
Alderman Moore.
Alderman. OSHA
alderwoman Scott.
Alderman, Cardona.
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Alderman Conway.
Almond viegas.
Alderwoman mitts.
Alderman spaz Alano Alderman. Reilly Alderman Lawson.
Alderman Gardner.
Alderman, clay alderwoman clay Alderman. Martin
Chairman's present.
We have 11 members present, we have a quorum
Um, we have Alderman Chico, Napolitano clay and Coleman on
Zoom. Can I get a motion um to recognize them Al a woman
Scott?
um, all in favor say I any opposed
Alderman Chico, are you here?
I'm here. Thank you, chair.
Gallitano president Madam chair. Thank you all the woman
clay president Alderman Coleman.
Present. Thank you. Chairman and colleagues.
You are all included in the Quorum. At this time, we will
begin the public comment period. The period is limited to
30 minutes at our respect to everybody's time. Each speaker
is limited to 3 minutes.
Our first speaker is George Blakemore.
This meeting is committed on license and consumer
protection. I'm going to miss you Seville with this
committee.
Me Mr. Blakemore, what do you know about governing? I
learned from just come Ottawa. Mitz is wait a minute. Now,
Alderman, you've already told me to speak. Yes, your mic
wasn't on, so go ahead now. All right, then start over with
with my minute.
I dare you do that.
She did it anyway. She, she is a bully anyway. Uh, uh
I cheating. God, give me my my, uh, 3 minutes. She started
speaking on some another issue. She's not my issue. The
issue is the alcohol.
alcohol is a legal drugs and I challenged black people,
It's it's not 5 black people in in the city of Chicago that
have liquor life.
My 5.
So that's another way of making money.
so, uh,
They have to they are. The big thing is now with him.
License uh these legal drug with marijuana and hemp so it's
very important.
To come to these meetings.
and,
I want I want to challenge my black brothers and sisters.
This is a legal business. Give me a look of life now. How
many black people in the city of Chicago have look a
license and then, uh, do they have them out there at
O'Hare?
And Midway our black people are watching, other people make
money.
Watching other people make money.
And you can't get any money and they was like all these
illegals were cutting hair doing everything without a
license.
Selling candy all on the streets, all on the Ales.
And some of the women were selling their bodies too, but
Emma Miss know she been for years. She was over uh, this
committee.
Is that correct? Emma Miss.
There she is. So again, it's very important for me to come
to these meetings and I'm urging other blacks.
That's watching me on Facebook, come down, the city council
and see how it doesn't work. It's all Democrat. All
Democrats 69 and each other. Thank you.
Thank you. The next speaker is Jodie, Whittaker.
Good morning.
My name is Jodie Whittaker. I am the executive director of
the Chicago Alliance for animals and, uh, I represent over
300 3,000 members, uh, but I'm also speaking today on, on
behalf of millions of people who would like to see the
Humane measure 02023 2983, uh, pass uh, for for multiple
reasons. So the headlines, don't hold back from nature. In
September of 2024 for farming, a viral Highway, that could
spark the next pandemic, say scientists.
Study in China finds viruses. That could infect, people are
rampant in farms, breeding mink, raccoon dogs and foxes for
their fur.
In the Journal of Science in September of 2024 animals,
farmed for for Harbor, dozens of concerning viruses, study
of Chinese fur industry reveals risk of new outbreaks that
may threaten humans from the times worrying new lung
infecting mink virus. Poses, pandemic risk, say scientists
From September 10th 2024, a worrying new coronavirus with
pandemic. Potential has been detected in minks. A new study
says, according to the research a fur Farm investigation in
in China, led to the discovery of a new bat, virus known as
HK u5 in the lungs of minks that had died from a pneumonia
outbreak.
Of course, there's the suffering of more than 100 million,
beautiful wild animals, a year in the United States. It's
2025 and synthetic. Man-made materials are superior in
warmth and quality to the Pelt of a tortured animal.
in this month of love, I hope you'll show a little love and
compassion for
These sentient beings who uh, suffer so much for so-called
fashion and we hope that this Humane and Common Sense,
measure passes soon. And I think you for your time and
consideration,
Thank you. Our next speaker is are
sulamani. I hope I pronounced that correctly.
I'm speaking today in support of the ordinance to ban fur in
Chicago. In recent years, the city of Chicago has banned
the sale of dogs cats and rabbits protecting them from the
cruel exploitation of the pet industry. We've also banned
the use of horse, carriages protecting horses from
overwork, and danger on the road, and these decisions are
commendable. Uh, they take steps toward a world, where
animals can live the peaceful free lives that everyone
deserves. However, there's still more work to do if we want
to create a Chicago that treats animals ethically
That's why the firbon ordinance is so important fur can
only be obtained from slaughtering animals and of course
this is inherently violent but the actual practices of the
fur industry are especially brutal. The fur industry
operates in 1 of 2 ways. Most of the time animals are bred
on farms and can find to dinghy filthy cages where they
stir in distress and panic, until they're anally
electrocuted and skinned, sometimes while they're still
alive.
Other times they're trapped in the wild where the
Contraptions dig into their limbs mutilate them and
restrain them until Trappers return to bash their skulls or
shoot them dead. All of this injury distress suffering and
death is inflicted just for clothing items. That could be
made with other materials. It's needless violence.
The fur industry also devastates, the environment in 2020
Chicago, declared a climate emergency fur farms and other
intensive. Animal farming operations, are 1 of the leading
causes of this environmental crisis. According to men
meta-analysis from published by the scientific journal
Frontiers in animal science. The author's advised that the
sector be prohibited entirely since the effect was quote,
inherent and trapping wild animals for their fur. Incurs
other equally, damaging forms of environmental harm.
Including the near collapse of environmental engineer
species, like the North American Beaver, disturbing
ecosystems in this way, enhances the damage of climate
change. And lastly, fur Farms create and rapidly spread.
Zunic pandemics like Co 19 as confirmed in the leading
scientific journal Nature. Chicagoans were devastated by Co
19. We must protect prevent
Future, pandemics, by any means. We have this includes no
longer enabling the industries that caused them like for
When we allow the sale of fur products in this city, we
allow more funding and support to go to these practices.
The ban on puppy mills and horse carriages shows that
Chicagoans do not support this violence. We want a city
that lives up to its values and shuts the door to animal
abusing Industries like fur,
The state of California has already banned, fur entirely,
and 25 countries have banned for farming. It's time for us
to join the right side of History, so please help make
Chicago a more Humane sustainable and sanitary Place
support the forban ordinance. Thank you.
Thank you. This concludes our public comment period thank
you to all of our speakers today. We will now begin with
today's agenda. We have 9 items on the agenda today.
The first item on the agenda is the approval of the rule,
45 reports for January 2025, which were sent out to all of
the committee.
Uh Alderman, Martin um makes a motion to approve, the rule,
45 reports all in favor. Say I any opposed and the opinion
of the chair, the eyes have it, the reports are approved.
The next item is 02023. 0000000 2983.
Um,
At the request of the sponsor, Alderman Lopez, this item
will be held in committee, Alderman, Lopez, is there
anything you wanted to say on that?
Sure. Thank you chairman and good morning members of the
committee and good morning to The Advocates that came here
today to speak in favor of this uh ordinance. Uh, I'd like
to thank uh, you chairman and our Law Department, bacp and
others who have come together to craft a substitute on this
matter. Uh, that I think meets everyone's satisfaction, um,
and look forward to addressing this in the
Want to come. Thank you.
Thank you. The next item is 02024, 012863.
And ordinance to amend section 2-44, 140 of the municipal
code prohibiting pedaling and portions of the Seventh Ward.
What happened to Allah Mitchell?
Oh,
you were standing before. Okay, the cheer recognizes Alder
Mitchell.
Uh, good morning everyone. Um, this item
um due to a increase in pelling on my areas, in my ward
specifically 95th in Stony Island 79th in uh Southshore.
Dr. We're working with CPD to Institute, a no pedaling.
Uh, ordinance in to established signs in these areas so
CPD. Can it will, you know, it would helps expedite cpd's.
uh, ability to Usher away. Uh, anybody pedaling on these
intersections which has caused the a lot of safety hazards
uh, uh, throughout the for years. So, I'm pretty sure some
of you guys experienced it in your Wards. So I asked for
your favorable consideration in this item.
Are there any questions by committee?
Alderman Lawson moves to pass all in favor. Say I any
opposed the opinion of the chairs, the eyes have it, the
motion is passed. Thank you guys.
Next item on the agenda is 02025 014803 and ordinance to
amend section 4-6-0 and 4-6-0 023.
Uh of them Minister spoke code. We're looking for Jason
Ervin. So if he's out there, if we could get them
Okay.
To disallow additional alcoholic, liquor, licenses and
packaged. Good. Licenses on a portion of Oakley Avenue.
Uh, the chair recognizes Alderman, Ervin.
Um, wow. Um, roughly bounded by Ogden 13th Street in
So again uh this is for parcel that's undeveloped at this
time but the people have made an indication, they wish to
have uh alcoholic beverages there. But that has not been
something Community has been supportive of. So as such, I'm
asking for this more, it's going to be put in place.
Any questions by committee?
Alderman, wax back moves to pass all in favor. Say I
Any opposed and the opinion of the chair is the eyes. Have
it a motion is passed. Thank you.
Here.
All committees.
This is Lucia here.
Okay, we're gonna
Come back to item. Number 5.
And we're gonna move on to item number 62025 Dash z001,
4773 a substitute ordinance to allow a 1-time exception.
To the Chicago Cubs to hold concerts at Wrigley Field on
May 22nd 2025.
Um, Alderman Cardona, do you make a motion to recognize the
substitute?
All in favor. Say I I any opposed
The Substitute, uh, is before us. Um, chair recognizes
Alderman Lawson. Thank you chair. Uh, this is, uh, like we
said, it's a 1-time exception to the rules, governing, uh,
concerts and evening events, at Wrigley Field. Uh, in this
case, um, it is Thursday May 22nd, which is the day before
Memorial Day Weekend, uh, which is when they're able to
have concerts during the week, um, there's somewhat limited
during the school year. So um this is a 1 time deal. Um
it's post Malone and jelly
I usually get that folks ask me that um so I uh have to
answer any questions and and appreciate a favorable
response from my colleagues. Thank you.
Any.
Would you like to ask that on the record?
You're lucky. I know the name of the band, right?
Um, any other questions by committee Al
Alderman, Cardona moves to pass.
All in favor. Say I and any opposed in the opinion of the
chairs, the eyes have it, the motion is passed.
Okay, we're going to go back to item 5.
Which is 02025, D 0001447, an ordinance to amend section
4-6-22 and 4-channel.
Um, the chair recognizes who's here from Alderman Ramirez.
Rosa's office. Oh, could you state your name for the
record?
I don't know if it's on.
Good morning. Can you hear me? Yes, my name is Lucio. And
I'm here on behalf of the 35th Ward. Alder person, Carlos
Ramirez. Rosa we respectfully request, the establishment of
a moratorium on Milwaukee Avenue from Central Park Avenue
to Kimball Avenue. The stretch already has a high
concentration of bars, and we want to create opportunities
for more diverse mix of businesses by doing. So we could
Foster a stronger more balanced, commercial Corridor that
serves the needs of the community. Thank you for your time
and consideration.
Any questions by committee?
all in OSHA moves to pass all in favor, say I
Any opposed and the opinion of the chairs, the eyes have
it, the motion is passed.
We are now moving to item 7 020 025 014868. I substitute
ordinance to amend section 4-60.
Dash 022 of the municipal code to disallow additional
alcoholic. Liquor licenses on a portion of Damen Avenue in
the 47th. Ward
Ugh, the chair recognizes. Uh, there is a this is a
substitute.
so Alderman Lawson, um,
Makes a motion to accept the substitute all in favor. I any
opposed the substitute is before us um, Alderman Martin.
Thank you, chair. Uh, in 2023, we had introduced an
ordinance to lift uh the previously existing moratorium on
the east side of Damon, from Lawrence to Argyle to allow an
established Tavern to sell the their license to a new
operator. Um, as a part of our community process, the local
neighbors Association uh supported that lifting so long as
we reinstated the moratorium, after the new owners received
received their licenses, uh, which did ultimately happen.
So we are now looking to reinstate the moratorium and would
ask for your favorable consideration.
Any questions by committee?
Alderman, or Shane moves to pass all in favor. Say I I I
any opposed and the opinion of the chairs, the eyes have
it, the motion is passed,
Item. Number 8 is 02025 D, 0001478 and ordinance to amend
the municipal code lifting subsection 4-60 023. Parenthesis
48.5 to allow the issuance of additional package Goods
licenses and a portion of Argyll Street.
In the 48th Ward. The chair recognizes alderwoman Mana
hoppenworth.
Thank you, chair. This is on Argyle Street, uh, which is
been impacted by the construction of the red line and a
small business who has been there for a very long time. And
we're looking to lift the liquor moratorium so that we can
allow the business to move to the other side of the street
and I believe the business owners here. Um, if you would
like to say a couple words, this is um foremost.
Slicker. Um, they've been around forever. Uh, really a
staple of the community and um, Jim and uh, Ryan, if you
would allowed here to uh let the small business owner to
speak for a moment. Sure, go ahead. Please state your name
for the record.
I am the owner of Foremost Liquors.
First and foremost, I would like to thank you all for the
time to hear my request.
I've been the operator foremost liquor is at 1040 West
area. For 45 years, I opened the store with my father
He passed away 2 years ago, but that's okay.
I'm proud to say that I run the business with the help of
my 2 children, Sabrina and Ryan.
Both of them have learned the business from the ground up.
after 10 months of trying to negotiate a new lease
With my L, landlords.
They have trimmed. They, they have decided to Triple our
rent in addition, to other unfair terms.
We are left with no choice but to move the location.
It devastated. The devastates me because I spent more than
half my life at this address.
I have part ways with along with all my memories.
And a large Marquee.
Luckily for me, I found the location exactly across the
street.
From my current business. I I knew this move would not be
easy, but lifting, the liquor moratorium was 1 of the many
hurdles hurdles. We had to overcome with. That being said,
I asked and Hope
That you will allow us to up the opportunity to operating
on our street. I thank you very much for the time to hear
me out, and I wish you all a great day. Thank you. Thank
you. Thank you. Jim and Sabrina and Ryan, and I asked for
this committee's favorable consideration.
Are there?
Ottoman. Are you making a motion? Or you have a question.
Oh almond Lawson. Has a question. Thank you, madam chair. I
I used to live around the corner and I know you've been a
good business for a long time and want to lift up and
support any long-term family business. Um are you able to
reuse the that Marquee because it's it's quite uh historic
on Argyle? Well, I hope we can work to find something uh
just as unique uh and important for that Street then. So
thank you. I would move to pass if there's no other
questions. Thank you, Alderman. Lawson moves to pass all in
favor. Say,
Okay, any opposed and the opinion of the chairs, the eyes
have it, the motion is passed.
The last item on the agenda is 02025 014902, an ordinance
to amend the municipal code. Lifting subsection 4-6-0
parentheses 50.35 to allow the issuance of additional
alcoholic liquor license on a portion of Chewy Avenue.
In the 49th Ward uh, Leslie Perkins is here. Um,
All right, take it away, Leslie, thanks chair. Um, good
morning, uh, Leslie Perkins with alderwoman Haden's office
in the 49th board. Um, this stretch of, we actually share
this with Alderman Silverstein sword. Um, so this spans,
both the 49th and 50th board and we had an existing
business, my Tavern at 222, uh, that sold owners. Um, and
in order for the new owners to be able to operate in in the
tavern there that they need. We need to lift the liquor
moratorium license. Uh, excuse me, we need to lift the, um,
liquor moratorium there.
And I also support this. So, any other questions by
committee? Aubrey, Martin moves to pass all in favor, say,
I
Any opposed and the opinion of the chairs, the eyes have
it. The motion is passed. This concludes the agenda of the
committee on license. The past matters will be reported as
a recommendation to pass at the next city. Council on
February 19th. 2025 there, being no further business before
the committee Alderman. Lawson, uh, makes a motion to
adjourn hearing no objection. So ordered the meeting is
adjourned. Have a good day, everyone.