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Thank you madam clerk. There are 44 members that are
present so we do have a quorum roll call.
Are there any others that have requested to participate
remotely? Yes. And I see that list please. The following
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And Hall Madam clerk. Could you confirm their presence
virtually?
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President.
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Those requests again to participate. In today's meeting
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President. I'd like to be added as present for purposes of
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ottoman tal for US president.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of
America and to the Republic for which it stands and 1
nation, under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for
all. Please remain standing for our invocation, which will
be delivered today by Pastor, donivan price of solutions
and resources.
Let us pray.
Heavenly Father, we come to you today knowing that you can
do everything.
Because we need some everything to be done.
We need some anything to be done and God knows we need some
something to be done.
Heavenly Father, we know that we might think we know how to
love. We might think we know how to hope. We might think we
know Joy, but the fact of the matter is, there is no love
without you. There is no hope without you. There is no joy
without you. And so right now Heavenly Father, all of the
things that you have for us. All of the things that you've
made within us, all of the things that you have planned for
us. We claim those things on the level that you and only
you can give
Heavenly Father, we come to you today knowing that,
we have many people with many ideas and many agendas and
many thoughts and many things, they think that they
and things that they think that only they can do. We know
We know that only you are the alpha and the Omega, the
beginning and the end. And so right now we're just
proclaiming a Jesus blast over this city right now, in the
name of Jesus, I'm proclaiming peace like never before over
the city. Some mother is crying right now.
Some seed is empty in the classroom because the student got
shot and killed last night.
Heavenly father, but there is a truth.
There is a bomb in Gilead. There is something out there.
if we could just stand together,
If we could hold hands together whole hearts together,
whole mind together whole Spirits together and hold each
other.
Heavenly Father, we know that you can
we know that you will and oh God, when we look at the news
we know that you must
Right now I pray for each and every individual under the
sound of my voice bless him right now. Lord
From the top of their head to the soles of their feet bless
them right now. Lord, Heavenly Father, we need strength
right now and with that strength we need somebody who can
stand up right now, stand up for somebody. Hold somebody
put somebody else for it. Instead of always trying to jump
in front yourself right now we know Lord that you and only
you can make the change we need. And as the song writer
said, if we ever needed the Lord before, we sure do need
him now.
And so, with the little breath that we might have in our
lungs, we say, thank you, Lord.
Thank you, Lord, for all that. You've done so far. But we
thank you Lord, for what you're doing now. And oh God,
we're claiming the victory on, what you're going to do.
We glorify you. We praise you. And in everything that we
say and in everything that we do with the strength, we have
with the knowledge, we have with everything within our
little bodies and within our lives, may God be glorified,
May the spirit be edified and oh, Lord met Satan be
horrified in Jesus precious name. Amen. Amen. Amen now,
give God a hand clap. Thank you, you may be seated.
Right. This is the portion of the meeting. Can we have
some, um,
Just quiet in the chambers, please.
Quiet in the chambers, please.
Thank you.
Thank you very much, quiet. In the chambers please.
This is the portion of the meeting for public comments, Mr.
Clerk
The council will now begin the public comment period, which
is limited to a maximum of 30 minutes. Each speaker is
limited to 3 minutes, speakers cannot yield or transfer
their time to another speaker. And he written comments that
have been submitted will be posted and made available for
all their medic review. Our first Speaker this morning is
Kathy treg.
Kathy Trek is not in Zoom.
Our next speaker is Gina Rodriguez.
Good morning. Good morning.
My name is Gina Ramirez. I am a third generation resident of
the 10th Ward and I'm here today to urge the city council
to vote. Yes. On the Hazel M Johnson, cumulative, impacts
ordinance, thank you to all the aldermen that are
co-sponsoring. This important ordinance and Mayor Johnson,
for moving this forward at a time when the feds are rolling
back protections, this policy is long overdue, and it is
essential for protecting Public Health, advancing,
environmental justice and creating a more Equitable and
sustainable City for far too long. The southeast side of
Chicago has been a sacrifice zone for industry.
Waking up to the smell of garbage calling in reports of
Dusty streets, and ordering my children to roll up their
Windows to mask. The foul smells highlight that we are not
just facing 1 source of pollution, but money layer upon
layer of environmental. Hazards are making people sick.
Shortening lives and reinforcing deep rooted, racial and
economic disparities. Accumulative impact ordinance would
change that by requiring the city to consider the total
burden of pollution and environmental stressors. When
issuing permits, not just the impact of a single facility.
In isolation, this is a common sense data driven approach
that aligns with what science and lived experience. Tell us
multiple exposures lead to compounded harm.
this ordinance is about protecting people, especially
children, like my 10-year-old, Evan, and my 10-month-old
miles seniors and those with chronic health conditions from
preventable harm. We know that asthma rates, heart disease
and even premature death are significantly higher and
overburdened communities. Families are losing loved ones
far too soon. That is the reality. That is the cost of
doing nothing. Let me be clear. This ordinance is not
anti-business, it is a public health Safeguard and a tool
for smarter development, it does not block Economic
Opportunity or ban anything it encourages businesses to
operate responsibly and to locate an areas that can handle
new development without making people sick, in fact, clean
air, and healthy communities are foundational to long-term
economic stability. When people are healthy, they can work
when neighborhoods are safe and livable. They attract
investment. It says, if you want to do business in the
city, you need to be a good neighbor. You need to consider
who's already carrying the burden and you need to be part
of the solution.
Not part of the problem. Accumulative impact ordinance
won't erase the damage. That's already been done, but it
will stop us from repeating the same mistakes. It will help
us build a healthier more just City. Where your ZIP code
doesn't determine where you can breathe clean air. My
children deserve a better future growing up in the 10th
world than me. Chicago has an opportunity to lead here. My
question to you city council is, will you be on the right
side of History? Thank you.
Thank you very much for your comments. This morning, our
next speaker is Patrick Clary.
Our next speaker is Patrick Clary.
Our next speaker is Anthony Martin.
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Okay, hello.
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Oh, honorable City Council.
Welcome, we can hear you.
Okay, yes, my name is Tony Martin. I'm a I'm a chief under
Chicago Fire Department and member of the Union. As you all
all know. The Chicago fire department is gone, you know,
approximately 4 years without a contract. Also, as you
know, I mean, the things that we're asking for, you know,
in our contract are not necessarily about us as firemen.
It's about the people of the city, you Chicago. It's not
about greed. It's about need. We need ambulances, we have
the busiest ambulance in the United States of America and
the City of Chicago. All right? And we still have people
that, you know, are waiting for it and and and you know,
it's just
Excessive periods of time that needs to stop. And the only
way that can stop is if we put more ambulances, in service,
additionally Alderman. You know that our our, our rigs are
in terrible shape, just go visit a firehouse and, you know,
in your ward and look at the age of condition of those
rigs. You've got tape all over them. You have, we have
videos of smoke coming from these rigs. We, you know, and
and wheels falling off the rigs and several of them have
actually started on fire. We need safe rigs. So not only
can we get there but we can get there safely. Additionally,
the other thing, these things that we're concerned about
is, you know, is training. We want to have the best trains
fire department. You know, many of these, many of the many
of our counterparts throughout the country. Have a fully
staffed Academy where we, you know, where you know people
are, you know, people are trained continuously throughout
their careers. This is not just about firemen wanting
things for firemen. This is about us, we live in the city.
We're proud of the city. We love the city and just like
you, we should want to, we should all want to have the
right. Number of ambulances, to serve, the citizens of the
city we should have Ridge that we can all be proud of. I
mean, we always put our company logos on on these Rigs and
we were proud of them. Now, just if the condition of them
it's deplorable and we want to have the best training and
lastly, obviously without a contract, we haven't had a
raise in 4 years, we would like a fair wage. Um, I just
want to thank you for the opportunity to speak to
The city to speak before you and request that, you know,
every member of the city council and the mayor get involved
to address this issue. So it's resolved.
Fairly and equitably be for everybody. It's good for the
city. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker is Adam Schwarz.
Adam Schwarz is not in Zoom.
Our next speaker this morning is George Blakemore.
Listen here.
This is a sense pool here.
What if there are political party?
They all Democrat.
What?
No 2 party system. No check and balance know.
But who's at the bottom of the social economic and a cash
shift, the Black 1.
The Black 1. When I signed up, somebody wanted me to break
more to speak. This is all read. But somebody
Don't like What's Happening Here.
And they say, we gonna let Mr. Blakemore speak and they
winked. Why show them?
not for
Right here. What you got black faces.
In high places, selling them out.
Selling you out.
Racism is the big problem here, Mr. Blakemore, you got on
that red hat. Are you Trump?
You know what happened? I said, I gotta go somewhere. I
can't stay with blue.
So, I went red. You see all my way, the freedom land going
black,
Go to the black kiddo. No, Economic Development. Go to
their school. They get old school. Do you see white
children trying to get in your school know? Why don't they?
Go to see the after Lane check Ray says off. Somebody said,
I want to hear that old rank of me.
I want to see that. I don't recommend racism on the
plantation. You know what the white man created?
A old man selling their people out and your mama. How?
But we got some black people wanting me to speak here.
That just didn't happen and I'm doing racism, 1. Party
system that's passes.
That's coming. Oh that is in the house and don't have no
Mama, no Community, nothing wrong with that. Go to the
ghetto, no Economic Development. And I saw y'all run up
shaking their hand.
Saying You Out 3 and 4 thousand, vacant lot in your
neighborhood and something wrong with us. There's something
wrong with black people. You got a million problem.
You got, your problem is, right.
On the plantation, you know what the white man named and in
that fell in love with our enemy?
Thank you, you loving them. They don't love you.
They don't like you.
They don't they they don't have the same background, they
never been enslaved in America.
They and they still on the plantation. So they don't think
like you, they don't act like you now.
Thank you very much for your comments.
our, our next
thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker. Our next speaker this morning Is Jovana
Alvarez.
Good morning. Today, I'm humbled to be here speaking on
behalf of stray and homeless animals.
This beautiful living beings without any political
affiliations and they don't speak the human language.
However, they speak the language of love.
They have an enormous capacity to support and care for
humans. These animals disturb a dignified life.
According to the Chicago Municipal Code, the major is
responsible for the management of City officials and
services. Additionally, the Illinois, compiled statutes
chapter 10 section 72.01. F, dictates that animal control
means the facility operated by or under the contract of the
state county or any Municipal Corporation, or political
subdivision of the state, with the purpose of impounding
harboring, sees stray animals homeless and abandoned on a
dog's cats or others.
The Cure and administration is failing to fulfill this
legalities for 2 years, the Chicago animal care and control
has been lacking an executive director.
Currently, the animal Control Department is operating at a
minimum level.
Customer service in person, over the phone and virtual is
minimum.
Furthermore, animal intakes are also limited to injure or
reward animals.
Recently, the practice towards, um, cats is to leave the
healthy ones on the street.
This is inhuman and cruel.
I don't understand how do we have the nerve to have a prey
when we don't care about, uh, God's creatures including
animals?
In the city of Chicago, 2025 budget, there's a 7,519,976
for Animal Care.
What is preventing this Administration from fulfilling the
executive director position.
There's people sitting in this room including me that we
feed, um, stray animals out of our pockets. The city is not
investing on us, so major Johnson, I'm recalling your oath
on May 1523.
To today, 73 days after your oath.
You're not fulfilling the position. You said that, you will
honor this to the best of your uh ability is this the best
of your ability?
I like to conclude my intervention, asking for this, not to
be a citizen monologue. I like the issue to be addressed. I
like my taxes to show on animals. I didn't choose to
support illegals. I didn't choose to support. Um,
delinquents, I'm choosing to defend animals and I'm doing
this out of my pocket, so I'm asking you to fulfill your
position and respect my money. My intelligence and my
demands as a citizen. Also, I like to make a call a formal
call through the media for the federal government and for
Dosh, to intervene and conduct a deep. Um, audit on
Chicago's Administration. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your comments.
our, our next speaker this morning,
our next speaker is Kathy gregg.
Good morning. My name is Kathy Gregg and I'm here with uh,
representing streeterville neighborhood Advocates. Thank
you for the opportunity to speak. We are facing a crisis.
That cannot wait teen takeovers. In our city, have
escalated into gun violence. People are being shot and the
safety of our community is rapidly deteriorating. We need
action. Now, I heard this Council and Mayor Johnson to
support an APM curfew for unaccompanied minors, in the
downtown business districts, including streeterville this,
isn't about criminalizing youth. It's about keeping them
safe. Keeping the downtown livable, and supporting the
businesses that keep this city running everything that the
city has to offer is available to all including
unaccompanied minors before 8 PM, streeterville is the
corridor to Navy, Pier the busiest tourist, attraction in
the city with 9 million people, visiting annually and home
to ANC movie theater. Both venues already and force age
restrictions for un
Accompanied minors, because for other reasons, you can find
on their websites. This includes safety and order for the
sake of their patrons, vendors and staff,
Over the past few years. Teen take takeovers have been
Amplified by influencers on social media, these unlicensed
and highly organized efforts draw hundreds of unsupervised
youth into the loop along the lakefront beaches and parks
and neighborhoods. The influence encourages theft Vans
vandalism assault on bystanders inviting amongst the teens
riding, and now tasing and gun violence for all likes
followers and shares on Instagram, Tik Tok and Facebook. Of
course, most kids do not carry guns or tasers or have the
intent to do harm with these meetups but they all have
their phones pastors by and tourists do too. We all take
videos for their own. I was their moment the dark appeal of
chaos and public spaces goes viral and this becomes the
image of our city.
as a resident, I can tell you I'm worried not just for
myself, but for the business owners, and their staff for
the doctors and nurses at Northwestern that change shifts
at Northwestern at night for our First Responders. And for
the teens, in the middle of it all, they need our guidance.
They need our leadership Mayor Johnson as a former Middle
School teacher. We understand your desire to ensure that
these students have access to all areas of the cities. With
the curfew would keep them at available, you know.
For the during the summer and the weekends they need
structure and boundaries and safety.
I was on the school board myself and our hometown and you
know how hard it is. To keep the kids learning when they're
traumatized, they can't do so. So please, please do
something for us. Will you make that commitment to us and
we will help you find the structure for them for after
school programs. We commit to you to the neighborhood.
Advocates will commit this to you. Please make the
commitment to keep us safe. Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Our next speaker is Carlos Garcia Roman.
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Good morning. My name is Carlos Garcia, Roman and Rosa is
gonna help me translate issues with cats.
My name.
Okay, I'm just gonna read what um he wrote on that was
translated.
My name is Carlos.
I am, I am here to speak for the voiceless at Animal Care
and Control.
Thank you, Alderman. Ray Lopez Alderman, Bill Conway for
hearing us.
Or hearing me and recognizing the crisis at hand.
I implore you to look to Alternative solutions to the
animal crisis in our city.
It.
Has been very personal.
With me.
specifically with CAC that staff is either overwhelmed
burnt out, don't care or are simply
Feeling defeated it.
smells of death, literally there at the ACC, the Inspector
General office, I'm sorry, the inspector General's office,
Sites.
that 79% of the CAC budget is allocated to staff, which
leaves little
to the care of the, for the animals. It leaves no room for
the for programming, education or supplies.
The CAC Amazon wish list doesn't consist of just fun things
like toys or treats rather.
A dog. Net catcher snake. Catcher net.
Pocket flashlights and dust pan. Brooms set.
Average salary is 8,000. There is not a permanent qualified
director.
For leadership, volunteers are afraid to speak out in fear.
of being let go
A petition has been.
Uh, been put out demanding change. It is now
4,400 signatures.
If you will not allocate more funding as they do.
major cities, please, consider Outsourcing the care.
of the many legitimate and vetted.
Rescue groups and leave control.
along with
A few others. I am holding a low cost vacc.
In v in mayor Barnett's w.
on the West Side to
families.
Um,
Thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker this morning is Mary Ball.
Our next speaker is Mary Ball.
Your honor. There are no more. No further. Speakers who
have timely signed up for the public comment? Period,
farewell, thank you very much.
I do want to take a moment here.
To acknowledge state representative. Mike Kelly uh who was
in the audience today? Thank you, state, representative
Mike Kelly for being here today.
There are a number of resolutions uh, that Alders have
brought before us today. The first resolution, I would like
to acknowledge um, Alderman Conway.
Thank you, Mr. President, I, uh, I Rise to recognize the
many student leaders. He, we have here from UIC. I'm
blessed to have UIC University of Illinois, Chicago in the
34th Ward. Uh, and and we're blessed here to have students
from uh, the undergraduate student government. The student
advocacy Coalition as well as the college Democrats, uh,
and I'm just proud here that we have so many young people
that are interested in public service and Civic engagement
here to see here with us today. So I want to make sure to
thank you all for coming and thank you, Mr. President, for
allowing me to acknowledge that very well. Please stay in
the students at UIC for being here. Let's give them a nice
round of applause.
Thank you.
Very well, the chair recognizes alderwoman Dow for
acknowledgement of Jim Cunningham.
Yes. Thank you, Mr. Mayor, I wanted to uh, bring forward
today a resolution for James Cunningham who is retiring or
has retired from HUD as the deputy regional manager or
administrator, uh, for our Midwest, Great Lakes region of
the United States. He was with, um, HUD for 33 years. He's
a resident of the Galewood, and, uh, he's someone that many
of us know, because he has worked with us, uh,
on many of our projects in our Wards and in the state of
Illinois in the city of Chicago, he's joined today by his
wife
Sarah Cunningham.
If you would stand Mr. Cunningham, so people can see you
and acknowledge you today.
Jim is joined by his wife, Sarah.
His sister Kathy Cunningham, a former uh, Sergeant in the
first.
District of the police department, Dan Burke former Regional
director of Hud Courtney minor from HUD Lisa, Dana Brennan
from HUD SEMA. Rodha Christian from HUD Kimberly Dana from
HUD and Joshua stylman from HUD, uh, Mr. Cunningham Jim, we
celebrate you. We thank you for your service, to the city
service, to the city of Chicago, and to the region. And we
wish you well in your retirement. Thank you. Thank you.
Very much.
I believe your Alderman wishes to speak to this
acknowledgement the chair recognizes Alderman. Talia Faro.
Thank you, Mr. President. And I too rise in celebration of
um Jim uh Jim Jim. I just want to say congratulations and
um thank you for all of your hard work. Um many folks, may
not know uh your hard work and working with uh quite a few
electeds to bring relief to the flip victims on the west
side of Chicago. I sincerely, thank you for that. Um, Jim
wasn't seeing a handedly, but played a major role in the
city receiving 426 million, um, toward that. So, thank you
so much for being a valued, a valued resident in the 29th.
Ward, um, you and your wife, Sarah, very active and
engaging with our office. And with the residents in Miguel
with Community. Again, we celebrate you on this day, and
thank you so much. Jim and Sarah. Thank you. Thank you,
Alderman. Thank you mister very well.
Uh, the next acknowledgement. Thank you again.
Congratulations, Jim. The next acknowledgement is Alderman
Mosley.
Chair recognizes alderman, mosul.
Terror recognizes ottoman Mosley.
Thank you, Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Jaguars
from the 21st floor.
Thank you, Mr. President, I rise today to honor to
recognize some Jaguars from the 21st. Ward, I'd like to
welcome to city council, the students from Johnny Coleman
academy. Uh, they are here today with peace for Preston of
the students from Johnny Coleman Academy here. You want to
stand and be recognized.
Always great when we get to recognize uh our future in the
the best that the city has to offer, and our young folks.
Um, I'm thankful to the partnership with Diane Dionne Moon.
Uh, the founder of Peace for Preston and honor our late
great Fallen officer. I Arana Preston. Uh, and again,
welcome to city council. Thank you for finding and not
robbery to be here, but to learn lessons and to see, Civics
and works. Thank you, Mr. President, thank you Alderman.
Thank you again to the students of Johnny Coleman.
Chair recognizes alderwoman Lee as she provides
acknowledgement for Sikh Heritage Month.
Thank you Mr. President and I rise in recognition of Sikh
awareness and appreciation month. Um, in honor of the
profound contributions of the Sikh, American Community to
our city. Uh, in particular, I'd like to acknowledge the
guests that we have in the chambers with us today. Um, my
computer just went out, thank you. We have Mr. Uh, rajender
Singh MO
Sarwan Singh Raju.
Shiva Singh. Khalsa.
Singh maker Jeet. Singh Kaur.
Not for
kamaljit Singh and harinder Paul Singh. Thank you so much
for being here today.
Uh, April holds a significant uh, special significance in
our Sikh neighbors, as it marks, the birth of the month of
Guru nanak, Dev G, founder of seismic the establishment of
the Khalsa order.
These events epitomize Sikh values of Truth service.
Equality, and equality values, that we must as a city
uphold, and for over a century Sikh. Americans have played
a vital role in Chicago's growth and prosperity.
They are also sadly among the most vulnerable populations
to hate crimes.
It's our Collective duty to stand against all forms of
discrimination. Echoing seek founding principles of
egalitarianism and respect for all and by officially
recognizing April. A Sikh American heritage month, we
reaffirm our commitment to fostering religious diversity,
tolerance and understanding in our city and extend my
deepest gratitude to the Sikh American community.
For both their efforts and tireless, efforts, and shaping
our city, um, and insistence that we can and should do
better by 1. Another thank you.
Thank you all the woman.
Thank you all for those resolutions chair recognizes
Alderman Mitchell for the suspension of the rules,
temporarily for the consideration of a couple of
resolutions. Mr. President, I move for the temporary
suspension of the rules for the immediate consideration of
these resolutions, very well, hearing no objections or
order in the interest of time and respecting people's time,
we will forgo the reading of these resolutions and go
straight to the remarks from city council. Our first
resolution is in recognition of the commemorating of Earth
Day. Are there any old orders that wish to speak to this?
Um, resolution as our um strong Advocates and organizers.
Um take the box.
Chair recognizes alderman, laspada.
Thank you very much, Mr. President I'm
Extremely proud to rise in.
Support of this resolution. There are
many, many people in this box, I've had the privilege to
work with
over the last 6 years.
But when chairwoman Haden reached out by email and said,
can you think of someone from your War?
That you would hope to honor someone who has led with
consistency and accountability.
Within 2 minutes, I think it was in 2 minutes of receiving
that email. I reached out to Marjorie isacson to ask if she
would allow us to honor her in the space and the funny
thing is 45 minutes later. My chief of staff independently
reached out to me asking the same thing about you. Marty um
in the 6 years that I've had the privilege to do this job,
No 1 has provided more.
Consistent insight and accountability in conviction, to me,
and to my whole team team than you.
Through your work with Chicago, recycling coalition.
Through your work with open lands.
The wisdom that you've brought around everything, truly
everything from how we advance Municipal composting, how we
inoculate against the emerald ash borer
I'm, I'm always grateful.
For your leadership because it's not about.
titles, or salaries, it's about
The conviction that you bring to your work and the way you
hold me accountable. And the way
You truly.
Enliven my imagination for what sustainability and what
healthy thriving communities look like on a municipal and
neighborhood level. So, thank you every day for what you do
for me and my team.
For my daughter who continues to talk about you and the
tree molting events that we do together. I'm really looking
forward to being out there in a few weeks. I'm incredibly
grateful for you and for the whole box here. Thank you Mr.
President, thank you alderman.
Sherfield to recognize Alderman, David Moore uh for a brief
acknowledgement and wishes to speak at this time.
The chair recognizes ottoman. David Moore. We could have
finished that 1 though. Mr. President, we could have
finished it up. First of all, I like to, um, on behalf of
myself and out of the 20th, Ward Alderman, Janette Taylor
have Urban prep, young men, down here with you all, please
stand. I
I had the honor of um, speaking in uh there um civics
class. And then they wanted to come and be a part of um um
city council, Mr. Mayor and so befitting that we're doing
the, um, curfew ordinance. They had a chance to read it,
they had some comments. So, we going to interject those
comments and committee and, um, um, um, um, um, the
chairman, um, and it's going to invite them down the
committee to have some, um, um, comments about it so we can
get their ideas and their inputs. These are some of the
best of our youth and it's important, um, to hear that
voices. So, thank you, Mr. Mayor for allowing me to
recognize them very well. Thank you Alderman, David Moore.
Let's give it up 1 more time for our, uh, Young Scholars.
and the alderman David Moore is the
Certainly, um, well, recognized scholar. But if you're
looking for a certified teacher of social studies teacher
to come to your civics class just holler at her brother,
okay?
All right, back to our regular order here. Thank you again.
The chair recognizes alderwoman Ramirez.
Hello, everyone. Okay, good afternoon. Uh, good afternoon
to everybody in the Box. Um, you guys embody Earth Day
every day. Um, you guys really paved the way to educate and
to engage our residents, you know, we try to do what we
um this month of April to do Earth Day initiatives, but you
guys have fought a long fought by battle throughout decades
and it's really exciting and I really want to acknowledge
um, the shirt that you have on today that says honor thy
mother and we have Hazel Johnson in the front of that
shirt. Because as we call Earth Mother Earth, I think
there's no coincidence that there are all women in this box
and so thank you for upholding really the mission of what
it means to me a caretaker to love thy neighbor to really
you know, fight for the future of our kids, um, and our
our neighborhood. Um, thank you to everybody. And I really
to give a special shout out to Kim to Kim Westerman. Who is
the director of elbeco, who is a longtime fighter on the
southwest side of Chicago, um, little village represent,
but does live in the 12th Ward. Um, she fought a long
battle, a decade, long battle, uh, to, to shut down 2 poll.
Um, in that neighborhood.
and that doesn't go without saying that now she's here
standing in the front line for an ordinance that could
potentially prevent a polluter to come to our neighborhood
at all. So, thank you so much. Kim for everything you have
done. And I'm so excited, uh, to continue the legacy of
mothers like you all and especially the mother of
environmental justice Hazel M Johnson. Thank you so much.
Chair recognizes alderwoman myah hopin work.
Thank you, Mr. President
I love everything that my colleague just said, older women
Ramirez and thank you to all the women in the box. Thank
you for everything that you do to protect our people and
our planet and uh, and thank you for working in Coalition.
Um, because as we are doing things in our own
neighborhoods, we know that it impacts everyone across the
city of Chicago.
And that's 1 reason why I'm really proud to honor uh 1 of
you in the Box particularly Tricia vanac.
who is sitting in the back row and um,
Trisha has been bringing people together for a very long
time on the North side because we know that what we do
matters across the city of Chicago to bring awareness to
the sacrifice zones that we cannot forget. And to bring
awareness to Generations to come who are going to benefit
from the work that we are doing today. So, thank you. All
that are in the Box. Tricia vanck is a longtime resident of
Edgewater and co-chair of the Edgewater environmental
Coalition along with Renee patent. And I'm so glad to have
you here as a testament to the care that the 48th ward has,
for sustainability and community, and the strong bond
between the 2. The Edgewater environmental Coalition has
had its roots in the 48th Ward, since 1990, when it was
called Edgewater beautiful, since then they've developed a
coalition of community members and environmental stewards
who bring green voice to local challenges, eec offers
opportunities for Community to come together and
Take action to protect our environment and our green for
and green. Our community include including Beach, Dune and
park stewardship events where Neighbors come together to
clean. And tend to our green spaces in, in our Lakefront
Parkway is for pollinators, which transforms public spaces
into forages, and habitats for pollinators, veg, water
community garden, where Neighbors come together to grow
into your edible plants.
And learn from each other about planting and foric culture.
In addition to your leadership with eec, Tricia van EC is
the founder of 68 north a nonprofit arts space in the
community neighborhood that empowers artists to work with
the public to nurture creativity and build community many
of 68 6018 North exhibitions also touch on issues related
to sustainability and the natural world. I've been grateful
for my opportunities to visit this Vibrant Community space.
as we come up on Earth Day 2025, I'm truly delighted to
celebrate Trisha and her years of work to bring neighbors
together around a shared vision for a Greener World. Thank
you Trisha.
Thank you.
The chair recognizes Alder. Maria Haden.
Thank you, Mr. President, um, hello uh all my friends in
the Box.
I, um, uh, want to, uh, start with the shout out to Jen,
Walling, 49th Ward resident. You may know her as the, uh,
Powerhouse executive director of the Illinois,
Environmental Council and some of you. Um, thank you for
colleagues who um, received your
your offices. This week for the lobby day. This is
first Lobby week.
stewardship. You are a powerful voices for our future.
For a future Chicago, that is clean and healthy and safe
for all I know we we just had our Department of Public
Health before um my committee a couple weeks ago. Um,
talking about air quality. Um, our are our water, our soil.
What we're breathing? What we're eating, what's what's? Uh,
we're exposed to in our homes. All of these things have a
direct impact on our life expectancy, on our birth rates,
on the health of, um, each and every 1 of us, especially
our children.
And I am.
Proud to be in partnership with you.
Um, we are so fortunate in the city of Chicago and in the
city council to have you spending time with us here today,
but more importantly, doing the work that you are doing in
our city. Holding us accountable and setting a vision for
us. Um, setting a vision for us for what could be and how
we can be better, how we can be cleaner, how we can be
healthier, um, in the introduction of the Hazel Johnson,
cumulative impact ordinance, which is happening today,
Um, I know we got to stand together outside this morning and
um, I'll say uh Chicago, that is healthy and thriving is
not a Chicago. That is half poisoned.
Half our city can't be poisoned and us be able to thrive
and grow. So I know that. Um, we've got great membership on
on our committee on Environmental Protection. I appreciate
all our members. Um, I feel like we might have a more
environmentally conscious Council than we've had
previously. And I, uh, thank you for your continued work on
helping us.
To make the better policies and the better rules for a
better City for everyone. Thank you.
The chair recognizes.
Alderwoman Janette Taylor.
Thank you, Mr. President
um,
Hey, Naomi.
So now we work belongs to the 20th Ward. But I knew Naomi
when we went to save Dia, high school and what I will say
to her is when we don't talk about environmental issues in
the black community her, and the young lady sterile sitting
next to her talk about it all the time and even when you
don't understand it, Naomi was the person that like let me
talk to you about sustainability. Let me talk you about a
walkable Green Mile. So you was talking about that in the
early 2000s and I've always appreciated those
conversations. Um I am so glad that you all are bringing
this to our community because
They talk about it, the least but we got the most polluters
in the city, in our communities. And so I just appreciate
all of you and the work that you do, and I am excited to
work with you, um, Naomi, um, has the teal house. Um, she
is honored. Uh, emits the young man who was killed for for
allegedly whistling at a white woman and so she got the
house and turned it into a place where the people in the
community can actually go to and see our history and to
history and to often, we don't get to own those
institutions and so I'm just grateful that she has it.
Thank you to everybody in the Box for the work you do
women, we rock.
Thank you, Mr. President, thank you.
You sure, Matt?
All right. The chair recognizes Alderman. Matt Martin.
Thank you, Mr. President, never a good thing to have to
follow up Janette Taylor, but I'm going to do my best. Um,
it's my privilege to Spotlight, Sherry skalko Hood, who is
uh the most thoughtful persistent and effective
environmental advocate in our community without a doubt.
Uh, she's the founder of reduced waste Chicago, which
collects materials that don't belong in our blue bins, but
make sure that they get recycled that they're not going to
our landfills. And you, I think just this year alone, uh,
have uh, helped divert, nearly 10,000 pounds, uh, of waste,
out of our, uh, of our landfill and it's just April. And
so, that's, that's April.
US money, right? This isn't just good for our environment.
It's good for our City's bottom line. Um, in addition to
that, you are a consistent voice in our community
advocating for sustainable policies at the city and state
level. You've helped raise awareness around over
consumption and overuse of single-use items uh throughout
our community including our schools where we're instilling
good habits. Hopefully um and then lastly you host a
holiday light recycling Drive, which is very popular
because we know that stuff is not made to last. Um Sherry
you've helped make our community cleaner stronger and more
sustainable. Uh, I could wax on for hours about your
leadership but I'll just leave it as a a heartfelt. Thank
you to you as well as everybody else in the box. Thank you,
Mr. President, thank you.
The chair recognizes Alderman. Siko Lopez.
Thank you, Mr. President and I do want to raise in support
of this important resolution um as we see what's going on
in our country and Environmental Protections continue to be
roll back to take us back centuries, I think it's important
to recognize the wonderful work and the important work that
work that many people in this box are doing and continue to
do for the city of Chicago. I am proud to be living in
Chicago, and I'm proud to be among
our community, making the difference in this
challenges, I
to work with very closely. Uh, in Little Village in pilson,
fighting uh, to close coal, plants, fighting to have
Environmental Protections. And now today, also, um, having
young leaders that continue that powerful work I'm thankful
for Kim. And also welcome someone who also been working
with very closely uh Juliana Pino who is not the internet
director. She's not able to be here with us today, but I
know that she's listening and I'm grateful for her. Work is
great to see the intergenerational struggle. This, this
wonderful women are doing in our communities here in
Chicago. We do not get intimidated by reactionaries. We
organize, we do not overwhelm. We fight back and those are
the words that also take from Juliana Pino. He's not here
with us today, but she also wants to make sure that we
going to be continued to work diligently to honor another
great leader, uh, Cheryl Johnson, and the legacy of her
mother
uh, who's now has the ordinance that is going to help us
with Community impact, uh, in our communities, like PC
little village and across the city, the Hazel Johnson
ordinance, what a better way to celebrate Earth Day with
this wonderful leaders. And an important time with actions
with organizing and I'm proud to recognize Juliana Pino and
everybody in this box, everybody in the city, who fights
for environmental justice in a proud City of Chicago. Thank
you. Thank you.
Unless there are any other orders that wish to speak, to
this resolution, our final speaker will be Alderman,
Conway, the chair recognizes ottoman Conway. Thank, thank
you, Mr. President, I Rise as support of this resolution
and to honor my guest Linda Sanchez, who is here? She's the
chairperson of the climate action Museum, and a long time.
Uh, climate Advocate, um, in the museum, really works to
increase awareness of the climate dangers that we face and
climate mitigation techniques in the future. Uh, and really
stimulates education and and critical thought in this area.
And it's right down the street at 300 South Riverside.
Also. So I encourage you all to visit and Linda, I want to
make sure to thank you for being here. Thank you, Mr.
President, thank you, man. Conway are there any other
Alders that wish to speak to this resolution? See you know,
other hands. I do want to just acknowledge our commissioner
commissioner Angelo Tovar. Thank you for your leadership
and again. Yep.
That's appropriate.
And again again just to shout out the names again, Miss
Cheryl Johnson Liliana pinho.
Jennifer Walling, Linda Sanchez. Uh, Tricia van EC Sherry
Shalo Marjorie isacson, Kimberly Worman. Uh, Erica Allen
Naomi Davis. Thank you all for being here today. Thank you.
All for your leadership.
You know, this entire body has expressed a great deal of
gratitude, um, towards the work that is being done. Um, as
we, um, not just celebrate Earth Day, but we ensure that we
are putting forth policies that will sustain our existence.
We only have 1 planet. We must do all that we can to
protect it and to sustain it.
And yet, we are seeing climate change affecting people here
in Chicago and around the world. With people experiencing
warming temperatures, prolonged heat waves and more extreme
weather events. And here in Chicago, we are also feeling
the effects of climate change and trying to overcome
systemic environmental racism and underserved communities.
as we celebrate Earth Day this year, but it's also
challenged ourselves to continue to do the work that
environmentalists and activists and organizers and change
makers such as Hazel M Johnson have done.
We must continue to do the work. That's necessary to put
forth, our best efforts. So that we what we do today, will
have positive impact on future Generations, so that they
inherit a cleaner. A Greener, a more sustainable healthier
Planet. This is why I'm proud to stand with all of you
today as we recognize and celebrate Earth Day because this
is also an effort to transform our economy, everything that
we do to sustain our planet is also an opportunity to grow
our economy. So again, happy Earth Day,
all right, our next resolution,
um, as we prepare for our guests, um, to transition
Uh, our next resolution will commemorate Arab American
Heritage Month.
Thank you to all of our guests of our first Speaker of the
city council.
um in recognition and honor of this resolution the chair
recognizes um, Alder rossana Rodriguez, Sanchez,
Thank you, Mr. President. Um, I will start by introducing
some of our guests um, that that we have here today. Um, we
have Nina Shaman Donnie uh from the Chicago Palestinian
Festival. We have naive Hussein uh founding member of the
Arab Community Center. First, Arab Community institution in
Chicago, we have Miriam Muhammad, yemeni Community leader,
respected, activists, and volunteer, who does a lot of
community work.
Fatma Tali, and Muna Hamid, Community leaders who have
dedicated over 20 years of their life, to providing Direct
Services to Arab immigrants and refugees through their work
at the arab-american Action Network. And Ahmed El khatib
khatib Eddie, um, a businessman and Community activist and
leader. I will now ask my colleague Byron, sichel Lopez, to
introduce the rest of our guests.
And I would like to close Mr. President.
Okay, you're asking for a lot today. Um, I'm teasing. All
right, so the older woman is requesting that the rest of
the guests be acknowledged and older have been sick. Joe
Lopez has that list? Yes, the chair recognizes Alderman.
Siko Lopez.
Thank you. Um, thank you, Mr. President. And uh, uh, thank
you, chairwoman president Rodriguez Sanchez. Um, it is with
a great honor that I rise in support of this important
resolution. Um, I'd like to add my voice to 1 of the rich
history, Heritage and Noble aspirations of, um,
the more than 3.5 million urbanic 3.5 million out of
Americans across our country and the tens of thousands who
live in our community here, in Chicago area, it is a real
honor.
Our series is stronger because of the contributions of our
arab-american communities or loved ones and our neighbors.
In our Latina community and across the city. I want to make
sure that people recognize this invaluable contributions to
the city of Chicago. We are proud to have the rich history
and the Legacy, but the arab-american community. So with
that, I would like to recognize uh, some of the people who
are in the Box. Um, we personally recognize your
contributions to the city of Chicago to Sonia, Khalil, a
board member and treasurer of the Arab American Democratic
organization. Ahmed, we have executive director and a good
friend of our community and human rights care. Rima Swiss,
a board member of the Palestinian Film Festival. So here,
Williams and Ahmed, alhat both philanthropies and business
owners in our communities. I am extremely thankful for your
contributions, your leadership here in our communities, we
do not negotiate, the people's Humanities, we are grateful
and we are proud to stand. Always in solidarity. Always in
support we're
Constituents. But, especially today given the climate of
our country, in this spite, of all the objections and in
despite of the attacks on First Amendment rights. And even
when they want to disappear people for objecting, I'm a
stand proud and strong and even more committed to celebrate
the Legacy, the culture, the rich history of our American
Community here in Chicago, AC,
Was the country and across the world forever. For more
Community to ours. We love you, we care for you and we
celebrate today and every single way in every single way.
Thank you so much for being here today. Thank you.
Chairwoman for allowing me to say a few words. Thank you
chairman. Thank you, Mr. President very well. Thank you the
chair recognizes Alderman. Bill.
Thank you, Mr. President uh, Mr. President, I Rise to um
support Sue and her husband who are great business people,
um, in the city of Chicago and the South Suburban area,
you're talking about 2. Wonderful individuals who not only
only give back to the community, but if you have not had
pleasure of tasting S2s food, you are truly truly missing
missing something. Okay? And I know some of my colleagues
had the the pleasure of tasting, those lamb chops, the
other day over at Kennedy Kane. And so, if if you don't
know, you better get over there and get you some of those
lamb chops and so I am extremely selfish uh because I've
known them for a a quite a few years and there's no better
business. People Partners in the community than Sue in her
husband Andrei. So thank you all for being here, keep up
the great work. And, you know, I wish I could say more but
you know, time is is is gone. But
Thank you so much for everything that you all do and
continue to be a blessing to the community. Thank you.
Chair recognizes so to be good.
Anthony quesada.
Thank you, Mr. President, uh, my name is Anthony Joel
kasala and I rise in support of this resolution. Um I
really want to congratulate and thank all of The Advocates
and leaders that are in that Gallery box today. You all
have done so much work to contribute to our great City and
also the culture of arab-americans. And the Arab culture
has been such an impactful uh, you know, culture in our
city and our nation's, you know, tapestry, you know, as
someone who is an immigrant from Latin America. Uh, you
know, we we sometimes find ourselves in deep solidarity and
in deep connection with other immigrant communities and
I'll say that the arab-american community has always been
extremely welcoming and also I just love, you know, the
food, the art, the history that, you know, the Arab
Americans have brought to our city. And of course, you
know, we are seeing immense, uh, you know, increases in
islamophobia that are dividing our neighborhoods that are
dividing our communities. Let alone the war that has taken
place in Gaza. I know that there is a lot of pain. I know
that there's a lot of suffering.
but we are here we are united in saying that we are in
solidarity that we understand our shared humanity and our
shared future and our shared determination together. And so
I rise in solidarity, I rise in compassion. And I want to
say thank you for everything that you've done for a great
City and our great nation. Thank you.
Thank you, chair. Recognizes ottoman Mosley.
Thank you, Mr. President, I too rise in support of this
resolution and want to highlight the contributions of suzu
and Andre Williams. Uh when you talk about destinations
these entrepreneurs and business owners have decided to
invest in places uh that sometimes don't get to see
investment and not only did they come but they brought
their best. Those are the best port. Uh, lamb chops in the
city of Chicago.
And so, I'm immensely grateful that they decided to invest
in the 21st Ward to bring their talents there. And, uh, if
could find another spot for them, uh, in the war I would
and would encourage that my colleagues too seek to have an
S2 their in their award. Thank you, Mr. President welcome.
Just going to Lobby right in front of me. That's, uh,
pretty impressive, Alderman. The chair recognizes ottoman
Rodriguez.
Uh, thank you Mr. Uh, uh, president, you know, um, I'm
happy that my colleagues have brought up the cultural
distinctions that Arab Americans have made the Immigrant
contributions that every Americans have made. But it is a
fact,
That the arab-american community is a growing political
force, in our city, in our region, and our country. And we
need to recognize that these past elections. It was
Arab American voters who turned Orland Park in the right
direction. It was arab-american organizers in Aurora, who
moved that, great City into a better Direction, it is your
community that is showing the lead in these communities and
and in your community, I take great pride in saying that
this morning. Uh, my first meeting this morning was with my
good friend state representative ABD, NASA Rashid, who's
such a fighter and an organizer. And so many issues and
let's be clear, you're not just leading on issues that are
pertinent to the arab-american community.
You know, where you're leading on issues that are pertinent
to all of our communities. Whether it's an early childhood
access on education reform and making sure that small
businesses are flourishing. You know, you are a part of all
of our great tapestry of leadership. So I recognize uh, the
political weight that you bring to our region and count on
me as a friend and Ally in the fight for equity and unity
and unity across our great. Uh, damak democracy, thank you,
Mr. President, thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman.
Walter Bernett.
Thank you, Mr. President also rise and support of this
resolution. I'd like to say Mahaba and sha for the
dedication and the contribution that you all have made to
our city, our state, and our country, also have the
pleasure of knowing Sue. And Andre, uh, and, uh, Alderman,
bill. I don't know where you are, but they don't just do
business on the Southside.
they do business on the west side also, but they actually
don't have a place in my ward as of yet, but what they have
done, they have been mentoring young African-American
entrepreneurs in our in our Ward uh we have some soul food
restaurants that they have mentored, uh, young lady. I
really appreciate everything that they do. Uh, they have a
restaurant. Uh, I think it's in Maywood, or yeah, in
that I, uh, that I I, I went by, that's, uh, contributing
our community. And, you know, with a lot of these folks do,
is they go to our neighborhoods and open up businesses.
When No 1 else will come to our neighborhoods and open up
businesses. So I just want to say, shh crime, and thank you
all very much for everything that you do. Thank you. Thank
you, the chair recognizes Alder Vasquez.
Thank you very much, Mr. President, uh, rise to be
associated with this resolution.
Uh, in honor of Arab American Heritage Month, uh, I want to
rise in recognition of Syrian Community Network, an
organization, that's doing critical work for Chicago's.
Community, I want to recognize, uh, Maya TSI, sens,
executive director, and Al Peters, scns, director of
immigration, as well as um, all of our Arab American
siblings in the gallery with us today.
Uh, Syrian Community Network began 10 years ago and
response to the refugee crisis in Syria.
For those of you who aren't aware uh, syrians account for
almost 1 in 5 refugees worldwide.
Uh, in the face of such crisis.
Syrian Community Network provided a model of how we should
all respond when we see a need, no matter how overwhelming
it might look.
They stepped up to meet it with the resources that
available.
When the first Syrian families began to resettle in
Chicago, scn was their matching refugees with mentors to
help them navigate new systems, languages and cultures, and
providing them with funds and support to help with rent
food and other basic needs.
Now, 10 years later, they have welcomed over 2,000 people
from 30 different countries, speaking more than 18
different languages.
They provided a model of Community Care by working alongside
immigrants and refugees to help them navigate the
immigration system, access, public benefits, and resources
and provide them with the resources support and education.
They need to make uh, life in a new city.
They also provide educational social, and emotional support
for kids, navigating a new school system in a new country
often in an entirely uh new language.
In a time, when so many folks are attacking immigrants and
refugees.
Sens work is a Beacon of Hope to remind us of the power of
community of the magic that happens when we keep showing up
for each other, despite the obstacles.
Despite everything, including the impact of the Trump
administration's Reckless funding cuts on their work.
Seen continues to show up, to make sure immigrants and
refugees feel safe. Welcome and supported in our city and
our communities.
I want to thank all of you here today and all of you who
aren't here for everything that you do to make our city, a
better and more welcoming place.
Arab American heritage month is a time to set aside.
We set aside to honor and celebrate the enormous
contributions that Arab Americans have made to our country
City and communities. I can't think of a better
contribution than making sure people have a safe place to
land and eventually to grow and Thrive. We're so deeply
grateful for your work. Congratulations on your 10th
anniversary. And here's to many more decades to come. Thank
you very much, Mr. President, thank you.
The chair recognizes all the woman Harris.
Thank you, Mr. President, I too rise to be associated with
this, and I really want to give a big shout out to sushu
and Andre Williams who are the owners of S2 real in my ward
and I couldn't be more grateful for them coming and being a
wonderful anchor from hiring from the community, from
working with organizations, all across the city of Chicago,
they have become the new philanthropists, and showing
people how easy it is to give and to give back, but I
couldn't be more grateful than to have the wonderful S2
Grill. And the lamb chops are truly the delicious y'all.
Um, so go and support. Just don't just don't want to talk
about it. We want you to go in there and spend your money.
We want you to go in there and eat. Uh, so that great
restaurants like S2 Grill can survive and stay, uh, but I
grateful that they picked the award to do 1 of their uh
their great stores and restaurants. It's truly amazing. Uh
thank you both for what you've done.
For, for the eighth war and for the city at large, thank
you for your contribution.
Thank you order. Woman chair recognizes
Alderman will halt.
Thank you so much, Mr. President, um, in the economy where
McDonald's is not even opening at the paces as to we are
grateful for um some of the best food in Chicago. I'm not a
red meat eater, uh, but the Alfredo is to die for. Um, and
and so to the generosity of uh, suing Dre, it's unmatched
and also to uh, Eddie that's on 75th Street. The million
dollar role that we call it. Now that has really been a
uplifting to the 6 Ward, and with all this going on in the
world, both Hearts heavy and at the same time, still
lending a hand to Chicago. We just grateful for all of our
Eric brothers and sisters that are still strong in the
midst of all, the pain and sorrow. So God bless you and not
just this month. But every month you all in our hands and
our hearts, thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes all the woman Silverstein
Thank you, Mr. President. Um, I too stand in support of
this resolution. We have a very large arab-american
community in the 50th Ward and they contribute very much to
the economy of our war. Um, especially at long Devine
Avenue, and I just wanted to acknowledge them and thank you
for their contributions.
Thank you. The chair recognizes alderwoman Coleman.
Mr. President, I do stand in support, uh
Talking about the lamb chops. But no 1 has dared to talk
about the string beans and the macaroni.
So I would like to commend uh all of you all here today.
Mr. Mrs. Williams and your children. Uh, for not only uh,
the great business model that you have set but, and also
franchising out to African-Americans within the hospitality
business. Uh, I don't think, uh, this city has ever seen as
many African-Americans now owning restaurants. Uh, today
than back in the day in the 50s and 60s when
African-Americans were certainly at the height of
businesses in our city, also want to commend you all on the
uh prison re reform that you all have been working with uh
with the various organizations and the community giving you
all in December of 2022. A certain rapper from Chicago
randomly blessed Chicago and we started with 4,000 toys and
then I think we ended up serving 10,000 families that day
at Kennedy King College. So God bless you. Thank you Eddie
for assisting Us. In the start of Inglewood musicfest. You
came all the way from 74.
This street to help us out on 63rd. So we are so grateful.
Thank you. As we know they are good businesses and they are
not so good businesses. So I want to uplift the great
businesses within your community in our city. God bless
you. Thank you Mr. President, thank you. The chair.
Chair recognizes. Alder Fuentes.
Thank you, Mr. President, I too stand to be associated with
this resolution. Uh, first, I want to commend everyone in
the Box, uh, for your steadfast leadership. Your commitment
to community, uh, but your investment in making the city of
Chicago, a better City. Uh, their Community aren't just a
major contributors to culture in the city of Chicago.
They've been major contributors to health care to law,
enforcement, to business, and every sector that we all
participate. Uh, and to elevate my colleague Alderman,
Rodriguez's point, a major political Bloc in the city of
Chicago, and that takes major investment. But more
importantly, the sort of participatory democracy that the
Arab Community has taken on to educate their people. Uh, we
acknowledge that in the 26th. Ward, I have dozens of Arab
businesses doing great things contributing to our
community, being some of the largest economic contributors
of the 26 Ward. But I also want to say that like the Latino
Community, the Arab Community is not monolithic.
There are many different lived experiences languages,
cultures, and political positions in the Arab Community.
Uh, but 1 Thing, Arabs are always proud of is to be Arab.
and to represent their community and they lock stepping
armor with 1 another when they have to defend their people,
uh it's admirable. Uh, and in this moment we know just how
difficult it has been for the Arab Community. I want you to
know
That in the Puerto, Rican Community. The way we've been
able to depend on the Arab Community, uh, that you all
could depend on us. Thank you for being in the box and
thank you for everything you do in the city of Chicago.
Thank you, Mr. President, thank you.
Here, recognizes Audrey. Viegas
Thank you, Mr. President, I also stand to be associated
with this resolution. Um,
Chicago being home to the large the fourth largest
arab-american community this body in 2021 put forward a
resolution to identify Mina Middle Eastern North. A African
category is a category to take a look at and analyze. So
that way, moving forward, we could take a look at putting
forward opportunities through the minority and Women's
Business Enterprise to include this community.
this this body also sends a resolution calling on Congress
to identify Mina during the census so that way we can
determine and understand uh what the what the total
population is of the ever American community and put forth
programs to assist these communities as well. So I stand,
uh, wholeheartedly in support of this resolution, uh,
having the icci, uh, in Belmont kraan. Um, a, a, a, the
mosque that I work closely with, to make sure, um, that
we're putting pro programs forward and, and and making sure
that our community is heard. So I stand again, associated
with this resolution. Thank you, Mr. President, thank you,
chair recognizes alderwoman Lee.
Thank you, Mr. President. And I too stand in strong support
of this resolution. Um,
arab-american heritage month was the the first month I got
to recognize as an older person 3 years ago. So
Additionally means something special to me. But um, as a
As a fellow something American as we all are here. Um, I
think that we, in particular, uh, have the challenges of
honoring our culture and our heritage, while forging a path
here in a country that isn't always such a friendly place.
Um, and we do that for our children, uh, and for our
families, to have a better life. So I I think you on behalf
of all of these communities including yours, uh, for making
the investment and for all the sacrifice that you have, uh,
engaged in, uh, in order to provide not just for your
families. But for the communities that you're continuing to
build, um, and the the culture that you continue to honor
with your heritage here. So thank you for all of your
contributions for the service in the communities. Uh for
all that you do to set the example for all of us here. Uh
what it means to be American. Thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes alderman laspada.
Thank you very much, Mr. President, I'm very very proud to
rise in support of this resolution. We've been
Talk talking a lot about the, the food of the arab-american
community. I would encourage everyone to also, pursue, uh,
food for their souls. If you're not reading the Poetry of
the long long arab-american Community folks, like roomie as
my mom raised us on the writing of Khalil Gibran uh words
that continued to inspire me to this day and I'm I'm very
grateful.
For the words and accolades today, because I'm sitting
here.
And I'm remembering the 90s and honestly, past the 90s.
where the characterizations of Arab Americans in pop
culture were consistently cheap and cruel and mean-spirited
and how easy it was for so many to laugh at those
characterizations in the movies. And the TV that they
watched
and I'm glad that though, we're not completely past that
we're moving past that I'm grateful for my daughter. That
is she grows up.
She'll have an arab-american principal. Shout out to Nazi
at Gerta. I'm glad that she will know and hopefully be
guided by arab-american Role Models like public servants.
Like why does zatar folks in my community who are
incredible, social civil servants. Um,
I'm grateful for where we're moving towards towards a
Broader more loving more welcoming.
View and collaboration with your community. Um, which for
all of our talk is not monolithic but is so Broad and
Embraces so many cultural traditions and identities. So
thank you so much for being with us today. Thank you, Mr.
President, thank you.
The chair recognizes ottoman gardener.
Thank you, Mr. President, I too rise in support of this
resolution. Um the 45th Ward and the Northwest side of
Chicago is home to.
You, yes, 45. All right, all right. Good to see, um, is
home to many, uh, Arabs. And I am proud to say I have uh, a
number of Arabs, 3 Arab, Americans on my staff uh to help
serve our community which we're very proud of. Uh, but long
before I was in, in my uh, I started my political career. I
was blessed to have a number of friends and mentors from
the Arab Community who helped shape my life and uh, I am
And, uh, I am very grateful, uh, to be a part and learn
about the era of culture. Not not just the food, not just
the music, uh, not just the Traditions, but most
importantly, the friendships the solidarity, um, you are a
great people and I am proud to call many of you friends.
Many of you are in the box today and uh I wish you all the
best. Thank you.
The chair recognizes Alderman Lopez.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. President, good afternoon members of the
city council and to our guests. I gladly rise in support of
this resolution, recognizing the contributions of
arab-americans Middle Eastern and North African individuals
here in our city. I also want to take a moment while we
Commemorate, those who have been invited here even the Next
Generation right here.
Who hopefully will be on this side when she gets older.
Um I want to take a moment and just recognize uh a loss
that we've had in our community uh J amesh who was a
50-year resident of the back of the Arts.
uh,
Arab-american racist, family, 3 generations here. Now
He passed away about a month a month ago.
But his life, reflects the story that we've been talking
about all morning, someone who came here with nothing.
Had a vision for what he wanted to be here in the greatest
city in the world.
made his family made his Mark and even though the back of
the Arts Community is overwhelmingly Latino.
Our Own
and that's the
know what it all boils down to is for us to create the
change that we need in.
active participants in this work. So I like to thank
Would commend you.
Thank you. If there are no other Alders Alderman, Rosa, the
chair recognizes
Thank you, Mr. President, I also would like to send up in
support of these resolution to thank you all for your great
contributions to the city and all our country. But also
would like to give a special shout out to Fatima from
synott social services that couldn't join us this morning.
Uh but just wanted to speak about the great work that
they've done for years. Over 30 years they've hosted this
uh, Food Pantry in our community serving, uh, Gage Park in
Chicago alone and her work does not stop there, right? She
can seniors to see the way of continuing to helping and
bringing those Services uh, to our communities. And we are
so honored and blessed to have her in our Ward. So thank
you all for being here. Thank you, all for your Rich
culture and your um, work. Um, and um, thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes ottoman Chico.
Thank you, Mr. President, I too stand in support and want
to thank everybody in the Box, for their contributions to
the city of Chicago and also shine light on the families. I
represent in the 10th World, many of them live on my block,
I've gone to grow up with them, know them, understand our
culture and traditions and really appreciate what they have
contributed to my Lord. So thank you.
Thank you. And for the clothes unless there are any other
Alders.
Farewell. Okay. The chair recognizes
The chair recognizes Mana. Alder Mana hoppenworth, thank
you. Thank you, Mr. President. I uh, I know that 1 of my
colleagues already shouted out, um, 1 of, uh, those that
are in the box here in network, who is also in the 48th
Ward. Um, and I2 wanted to stand in full support of this
resolution to, to thank you for all the work that you do to
keep the 48th Ward, inclusive and safe. Um, thank you.
everyone who's in the Box, who's fighting for a better
future for Chicago, not just Chicago, but for the rest of
the world, I know that you are on the front lines and you
are working to make, um, Chicago, a a better place for
everybody. You know, that it, it must be all of us
together, especially when times grow very dark. Um, so I
just wanted to let you know that I'm with you and thank you
for all your work um to create this benevolent Community
together. Thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alder.
Does Alderman wages Spectre? You still wish to speak? Okay.
No, you were just. All right, so are there are no any other
alers that wish to speak before we close out? Okay, the
chair recognizes alderwoman Janette Taylor.
How do you see you Addie?
so,
You want to have a store owner in your community?
Who despite whatever business study is, they support the
organizations and the schools and community, and Eddie and
S2 do just that. And so you all are a partner that I
appreciate and I love and
I will be remissed, if I would say that there hadn't been
they there haven't been issues amongst our communities, but
I'm glad we're getting to a space where we realize there's
a need for each other and a need for us to listen to each
other. And so I appreciate the work you all do in 20. Thank
you.
Thank you.
All right, all right. Finally for the close. The chair.
Recognizes all the woman. Rossana Rodriguez. Sanchez.
Thank you, Mr. President, um, I am so grateful that you all
said yes to be here today because
you deserve this honor so much and I hope that you take it
in and I hope that you leave here today knowing and
believing how much you are loved in this city.
I have been standing with many of you for the last year.
um, and I have seen the fearlessness
of your fight.
And I have also seen how you have preserved the softness
that it requires to experience joy and community. And it
has moved me so much because I identify with it um as a
child of colonialism and imperialism. But with a heart that
is always full of joy and music. Um,
I have found in the Arab Community a true home and I thank
you so much for that. I hope that you know that we will
continue standing with you that we will continue supporting
you and that we really want to make this city and this
country a better place for the Arab community.
I love you all so much. Thank you, Mr. President. Well,
thank you.
Thank you all of our orders who spoke favorably towards
this resolution again. Uh, arjuman Khan, Maya Atassi.
Of Al Peters.
It looks like Lauren West.
Marvis. Swiss Swiss remma Swiss Nina Shamo shaman.
Dajani.
Sonia Khalil.
Ahmed.
El khatib.
Um, Mr. And Mrs. Williams.
Andre and Sue and their children.
Ahmed, rihab nef, goossen.
Miriam Muhammad.
Bottima tabali Muna Hamad and Fatima Abu. All of the voices
that expressed support towards this resolution.
were quite powerful, has been stated Chicago's home to very
proud and Vibrant, arab-american Community that has greatly
impacted the culture and fabric of our city.
They have made indelible contributions to the Arts, the
economy Sciences, social justice, all have helped touched
every single corner of our amazing City throughout history.
They have stood with us during some of our biggest fights.
Our city is what it is today because of the diversity and
cultural exchange and the acceptance of the unique
positions.
As well as Consciousness that is brought through the
arab-american community. So we are very proud to stand and
recognize and celebrate.
Arab American Heritage Month?
Alderman Mitchell. Can I get a motion for the passage of
both of the resolutions? Mr. President, I move passes of
both resolutions and the Omnibus very well hearing no
objections. So ordered
Okay, we'll give our guests just a moment. Um, to
Um, move on with the rest of their day, though, none of you
can leave.
And this chamber, we still have some more work to be done.
before we move back to our regular order of business, the
chair recognizes all the woman Coleman
The president. Um, I am honored to celebrate the 40th
anniversary of the national forum for black public
administrator. Chicago chapter
Where you all at? I want to recognize president Lisha,
bugner Smith.
Vice president Williams, our policy, chair Dale Morrison,
our emerging leaders, shared Nathaniel Winston and members.
members. Adrian attorney Ponder, and as well as Rod height.
Thank you so much for your unwavering commitment to Black
excellence in public service. You all for 40 years NF.
BPA has been a driving force in advancing black leadership
and local and state government empowering professionals
building pipelines and shaping policy that serves our
community. You all this Milestone isn't just a celebration
of the past but it is a call to action. So thank you for 40
years of service.
You are community on behalf of the Chicago, water city
council, God bless you all.
Thank you all the woman Coleman Alderman, Mitchell.
I move that we return to the regular order of business
hearing no objections. Sore order. Next up communications
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Thank you very much.
Our committee reports are first committee.
Be committee on finance, chair, recognizes chairman Dell.
Thank you Mr. President and members of the city council
reporting for the city council's committee on finance,
held the committee meeting on April 11th and April 14th
2025 the following items received. They do pass
recommendation from the committee item. Number 1 is the
substitute ordinance authorizing continuation of the single
room, occupancy Loan program, the continuation of the grant
agreement with Community Investment corporation, and
renaming the program to the SRO preservation fund. Mr.
President, unless someone wishes to speak on this item, I
moved passage of this side and buy a roll call. Vote very
well. Thank you seeing, No Hands. Um there's a request for
a roll call vote for the first item items members. Please
use the E vote, application to record your vote at this
time.
All right, the Voting is now open. The Voting is now open,
please. Use your e device. Raise your hand if you need
support. The Voting is now open.
Okay.
Gotcha.
All right. I will now call on those that have not used the
E device to take a Voice vote.
Um, alderman laspata.
Laspata is a yes alderwoman Dao.
Alderwoman Dal is a yes.
Um, Alderman Robinson.
Robinson is a yes. Alderman Hall. Yes.
Almond Hall is a, yes.
Alderman. Curtis
Yes.
Curtis is a, yes.
Alderman. OSHA
Osha is a yes.
Alderwoman Silverstein. Yes.
Okay.
And OSHA is a yes, okay.
50550.
Very well.
The Voting is closed.
Voting is closed. There are 50? Yay, zero Nays. Um, this
motion is passed Alderman Mitchell and the motion to
reconsider Mr. President motion to reconsider the vote all
those in favor. Signify by saying, I any opposed say no.
This motion has failed chair, recognizes chairwoman Dow uh
thank you Mr. President item. Number 2. B is an order
authorizing, The Corporation Council to enter into and ex
cute, a settlement order in the case of Marion Hepper versus
City of Chicago. Case number 2024, L 506 in the amount of
750,000, I move passage of this item by the first most.
Favorable roll call vote on the committee on finance report
and the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider
hearing no objection. So ordered item 2C is an order
authorizing Corporation Council to enter into an execute a
settlement order in the case of Bryce summary and Amy
summary versus the city of Chicago at all case, number 22,
L 5103 in the amount of 32 million, I moved passage of this
item by the same motion with the exception of alderman
Reilly who wishes to be recorded as voting no on this item
hearing no objections. So ordered
Item, number 3 is an ordinance concerning the authority to
enter into and execute and intergovernmental agreement.
With the Chicago Park District for the allocation of tax
increment, financing funds for the improvements, that
Douglas Park at 1401 South Sacramento, drive in the 24th
ward in an amount not to exceed 4.7 million. Um Mr.
President Alderman Scott has requested an opportunity to
speak to this matter very well. Chair recognizes all the
woman Scott
Thank you, madam chair and president. Um, I wanted to speak
to this item because I thought that it was um,
Appropriate. Uh, this
I don't want to go step ahead, but Michael Rodriguez,
Petroski Park and Douglas Park were
2 historic parks that were given this uh, awarded a
significant amount of a tiff and I think that it was
appropriate. Um, we know that all of majority of our Parks
have um, existed probably since the early
1900s and much, you know much to lack of improvement has
been done and so I'm proud that uh not only with this and
the additional money that will come from. Uh the festivals
in the park will give this park an additional 1 million
dollars for uh festivals in the park in addition to this
4.7 so that our kids can have a safe space to enjoy the
facilities that Douglas Park. And so I just want to say
thank you to my um
Other.
Alders who voted to have this past. Thank you, thank you,
thank you.
Well, the chair recognizes chairwoman male for a motion.
Thank you, Mr. President, I move passage of this item by
the first most. Favorable roll call vote of the committee
on finance report and the associated unsuccessful motion to
reconsider. There ain't no objection. So ordered item
number 4 is an ordinance, concerning the authority to enter
into and execute an intergovernmental agreement with the
Chicago Park District be for the allocation of tax
increment. Financing funds for improvements at Petroski
park at 4247, West 31st Street in the 22nd Ward again Mr.
President Alderman Rodriguez would like to speak to this
item and the amount of 8 million dollars. Very well, thank
you. The chair recognizes Alderman, Rodriguez. I thank you
Mr. Chair. Um, I want to Echo alderwoman Scott's message.
The fact is Little Village in North Carolina are really 1
Lawndale and these investments, in our 2, Parks matter. A
lot, um, North Londo Community really centers, its culture
and activities around Douglas Park. The same can be said in
Little Village as far as Petroski Park is concerned. Uh
Little Village is 1 of the Chicago's most dynamic and young
communities as is North Londale yet for far too long a
little village has gone without a publicly accessible
year-round pool.
we've had a temporary Dome that serviced 1800 participants,
um as a lifelong resident and former youth participant and
staff member at potowski Park. I am deeply proud to bring
this historic 8 million dollar investment. The city's first
outdoor covered pool to the heart of the 22nd Ward. This is
not just about a pool, it's about delivering Equity,
expanding opportunity and investing in the future of our
youth and our neighborhood again. Not just in Little
Village, but in North London though.
I want to thank Congressman Garcia for bringing in a
million-dollar investment towards this, our rep, and
Senator Beneva and Gonzalez for their commitment and their
financial contribution on this as well. Um, to our Sports
Base youth development programs, beyond the ball, Chicago
Boxing Club, and last Chicago, new life and urban Warriors.
But most importantly, to, our special Recreation parents
at, uh, Petroski Park who fought tooth and nail to make
investment happen. And I know to those residents in North
Londo, and those leaders who made those investments in
Douglas Park happened, I asked my colleagues for favorable
favorable consideration of this item, as well. Thank you
madam chair very well. The chair recognizes chairwoman Dao.
I move passage of this item by the same motion hearing no
objection. So ordered item. Number 5 is the substitute
ordinance, amending chapter, 2-45 of the of the M municipal
code to authorize entering into non-invasive, right? Of
Entry agreements.
I move passage of this item by the same motion hearing no
objection. So ordered item. Number 6 is an ordinance
approving. The authority to enter into an issue, Chicago
Hair, International Airport, senior special facility
revenue, bonds series 2025, and an amount, not to exceed
$50 million. I moved passage of this item by the same
motion hearing no objection. So ordered item number 7 is an
ordinance concerning the issuance of financial assistance
to 111 Monroe affordable LP.
And 111 Monroe Market landlord LLC but the acquisition
construction Rehabilitation and equipping of affordable and
market rate housing projects at 111 West Monroe Street in
the 34th Ward and an amount. Not to exceed forty million
dollars in multi-family revenue bonds and forty million
dollars in Tif funds. I moved passage of this item by the
same motion with the exception of alderman Lopez, who wish
to be recorded as voting no on this item, you know other
objection. So ordered
Item number 8 is an ordinance concerning the issuance of
financial assistance to 208 lell, affordable, LP and 208
Lal Market landlord LLC for the acquisition construction,
Rehabilitation and equipping of affordable and market rate
housing at 208, Southwest South Street in the 42 ward in an
amount not to exceed 25 million in multi-family revenue
bonds and 26 million dollars in tip. I moved passage of
this item by the same motion, with the exception of
alderman Lopez who wishes to be voted recorded as voting.
No
Hearing no objection. So ordered item. Number 9 is a
communication. Transmitting reports of cases in which
verdicts judgements are settlements were entered into, for
the month of March 2025. This will be placed on file with
the clerk.
Item number 10, and 11 consists of orders of authorization
authorization, for the payment of various small claims
against the city of Chicago and the denials of payments of
various small claims against the city of Chicago, if there
are no objections Mr. President, I move that these items be
placed in passage in the omnibus hearing none. So ordered
item, number 12 is a proposed order. Authorizing charitable
solicitation on the public way for worldwide.
Wildlife Foundation Citywide from April 16th 2025 to June
30th 2025. This will be placed on file with the clerk.
The following item received a do not pass recommendation at
committee. Item, number 2A is an order, authorizing
Corporation Council to enter into and execute a settlement
order. In the case of Nicole Banks as independent
administrator of the estate of Dexter Reed versus City of
Chicago at all case. Number 24 seavey 3271 and the amount
of 1.25 million Alderman, Curtis recused himself from
voting on this matter under rule, 14 because he's known the
family for well over.
30 years, um, I have received notification, Mr. President,
that Alderman mitts and Alderman, Ervin. Um, wish to DMP
this matter for Alderman mitts Alderman. Ervin
confirmation. Thank you very much, Mr. President, this
concludes my report from the committee on finance. Thank
you.
Just a second.
I'm sorry, recognizes Automan Lopez.
Thank you, Mr. President just as a point of order. What
exactly are we dming the recommendation to reject the
settlement?
So we're we're, we are DMP that particular item in the
committee report.
so,
the so,
the DMP was to,
Defer and publish the committee's recommendation not to so
with the do not pass, that is being, that is correct, very
clear. Thank you, thank you, madam chair.
For our next committee, budget and government operations.
The chair recognizes chairman Ervin.
Thank you, Mr. President, reporting for the committee on
the budget and government operations which held the meeting
on April 14th 2025. The committee has a series of reports
reports recommending passage of the following items item.
Number 1 is a communication recommending. A proposed
ordinance concerning an annual appropriation ordinance year
2025 Amendment within fund, 925 a move passage of this item
by the first favorable roll call vote of the committee on
finance and the associated unsuccessful motion to hearing
no objection. So ordered item number 2 is a transfer of
funds within the first Ward wage allowance slash automatic
expense account, 4 year 2025. I make the same motion if
there's no objection, hearing none. So ordered, uh, item 3
is a transfer of funds within the 23rd. Ward wage allowance
and automatic expense account for year 2025, uh, make the
same. Make the same motion if there's no objection, hearing
none. So, ordered Mr. President, that concludes my report.
Very well. Thank you chairman.
Next committee on economic capital and Technology.
Development chair recognizes.
Chairman viegas.
Thank you Mr. President and members of the city council
reporting for the committee on economic capital and
Technology development which met on Thursday. April 10th,
2025, the committee held a meeting in subject matter
hearing item 1 on the report is a tax incentive ordinance
approved by the committee was in support of a class. 78 tax
incentive for property at 1840, East 71st Street in the
5th. Ward, I move for pass of this item by the first
favorable roll call vote the committee on financing the
associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider
hearing no objection. So ordered atom 2 on the report,
pertains to a subject matter hearing we held regarding the
implementation.
Of enterprise resource planning Erp technology system. No
vote. No vote was taken on this item. This committee, uh,
this hearing rather had an opportunity to hear from both
the procurement officers, as well as the CIO around the
implementation of the, uh,
Of the Enterprise resourcing plan and the committee urged
the both to, to work expeditiously to get this program up
and running since there are millions of dollars in savings
uh, with that type of modification.
Um, thank you, Mr. Chair, miss m. Thank you, Mr. President
that concludes my report. Thank you chairman committee on
education and Child Development. The chair, recognizes
chair Taylor.
Thank you, Mr. President
and members of the city council. I'm reporting on your
committee for education and Child Development which held a
meeting on April 14th. In room 2011, a the committee has 2
items which are appointments and 1 orders to report on
recommending passage on these items. Item. Number 1 is 2
appointments for the Board of Trustees for the Community
College District, a 2025 000156 appointment of princella,
Geri a 20250000115975 appointment of coffee. Morani
Patterson. I move passage of these 2 appointments by the
first favorable roll call on finance committee and the
associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider. Chairwoman
will do that. I have um, item numbers um, reversed on those
names. So, for the appointment of, uh, princella Geri is
is that that 1 ends in 15975 and for coffee morraine,
Patterson that 1 ends in 15.
5561, just want to record record to reflect those item
numbers with the names that we have.
Thank you, Mr. President well and hearing no objection so
ordered the second item is ordinance 02024 08387. That is
calling for Chicago public schools to report.
Quarterly to the committee on education and Child
Development. I move passes by the first for favorable roll
call on finance committee and the
Mott.
of Health appointment of Travis. Gales appointment of
Liu appointment of chinye oku,
Appointment of jera Walker. Appointment of Stephanie D
welding and appointment of Ida giachello, all as member of
the Board of Health.
Uh, the second, um, item on the agenda.
Um, the committee considered a substitute to other woman's
hands. Ordinance number 02024 01299 which amends Municipal
Code, chapter 6, to 10, to establish protections of civil
rights, for individuals, with actual or perceived
association with any individual protected classes.
item number 2, the committee considered a substitute to all
the woman's Ramirez resolution number R 20240000100989
which calls for a series of webinars and training for city
employees, to Foster collaborative action against hate in
our communities and to guide future policies and
initiatives.
All of these items received a dual pass recommendation from
the committee Mr. President, I move passage of these items
by the first most favorable roll call vote of the committee
on finance and the associated on successful motion to
reconsider hearing no objection. So ordered, the committee
also held a subject matter hearing calling for the release
of Mahmud Khalil by us Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
agents. And for in investigation into
surrounding his detention, this hearing was,
relation to resolution of 20.
taken as the item is currently,
uh, but
member, a neighbor a. So be father. And currently he sits
in Federal
a crime. But for speaking out, he participated in campus
protests against the war on Gaza, exercising a right
protected under the First Amendment but instead of the met
with dialogue or due process, Mahmood was met with
suspicion arrests and the threat of permanent separation
from his family.
His wife is pregnant. Their child is due soon, and maybe
born into a world where their father is forcibly removed by
A system that failed to protect the most basic principles
of Justice.
This case belongs in a hearing like this 1 on the committee
on health and human relations, which is tasked with
discussing issues of Human Rights, and it belongs in a
body, where each member is sworn with the commitment to
defend the Constitution.
As a reminder, some of the rights protected by the
Constitution are freedom of speech, freedom of religion,
freedom of assembly and freedom to protest against the
government. The idea that discussing was critical issues
all the women,
The chair recognizes Alderman, bill.
Um this is totally out of order. Uh if we're talking about
a resolution that is in rules, you cannot take a point of
privilege during your committee report to just basically
say what you want to say is you're supposed to be reporting
out the committee report and that is not an ordinance or
resolution that is pending before this body.
Reporting on what we learned in? Well, I understand what
you're reporting out on.
Thank you. Um chairwoman if you could just conclude please
This work is not a distraction from our mission. Is the
very heart of it.
At the March 19th. Hearing we learned that the mammoth
Khalil case said a dangerous president, Madam chair. If you
could just conclude please
Just wrap up your comments, please.
You are reporting out.
On an item that is not within the category. Well, I would
invite all my colleagues to pay more attention to what is
happening in this country. Mr. President that concludes my
report. Thank you very much, Madam chair. Our next
committee is on housing and real estate. The chair
recognizes chair.
Chair, recognizes ottoman Lopez. Thank you, Mr. President
rule, for 44 states, that reports for the committee deal
with all ordinances orders of resolutions and are presented
as pass, or do not pass. Since that is not what that Silo
Queen was about. I moved to strike the entire comments of
the chairwoman on this matter.
So the subject matter hearings are quite common within this
body. The chairwoman was out of order offering up. Um, some
of the findings, we do recognize that the alderman bill is
rightfully called it out of order. She has wrapped it
wrapped up her comments and concluded. Thank you all Lopez.
The clerk has record will record your the point of order as
well as the objection.
Of this body wishes to proceed with the motion. That is the
prerogative. Okay, there's a motion to table the motion.
All right. So there's a roll call vote to table. The motion
to strike the comments from the record.
So if you vote Yes, on the motion to table, you wish to
proceed with the regular order of business, moving on to
the next committee. If you vote against the table, you wish
to continue to move forward with the initial motion, to
strike the comments from the record, Madam Clerk.
So you vote. Yes. And so Madam clerk. Thank you for making
the eote application available so that members can record
their votes.
At this time, the chair recognizes Alderman, Ervin.
Thank you. Uh, Mr. President. Um, as it relates to the to
the record, um, as I recall by looking at the our previous
records, we do not have verbatim or anything of that nature
to report, but I think that this is unnecessary for us to
do that because there is no record as there was no
ordinance. There was nothing passed here to be stricken
from the record as no record exists of something that does
not is not truly before us. So I would, I don't think it's
necessary for us to do this because it really just doesn't
exist. Thank you, Alderman, Ervin. Um, technically you are
right? Um, there is no necessary necessarily a journal of
record.
However,
chair wishes to recognize Alderman. Reilly
Thank you, Mr. President. Um, well I think, uh, Alderman,
Ervin is correct about a printed record. This is a recorded
meeting.
Video and audio. Thank you, Alderman. Reilly so again, if
there is no other debate, there is a motion to lay this
item on the table. If you vote. Yes, we can. Move back to
the regular order of business. If you vote, no, you wish to
consider a motion of which technically does not have.
A journal of record to determine whether or not something
could be struck from the record. All right, Madam Clerk.
Stricken.
Struck stricken.
Thank you. All right.
You ready? Yeah, open it right. You ready to open?
again, there's a motion on the tape, there's a motion to
lay the initial motion on the table,
All right, the Voting is now open, please refresh your e
device. The Voting is now open. Please. Refresh your e
device.
All right. I will now call on those who have not uh, used
their e device.
Alderwoman Dao.
Did it go through? I just went
Okay.
Although I'm in D.
Did it go through? Okay, alderman yansi.
Alderman Hall. Yes, almond Hall is a yes. Alderwoman Lee
Lee is a yeah. Okay, sorry, there's a delay here, Alderman.
Curtis
Alderman, Curtis you there.
Okay, Alderman. OSHA
Osha is not present Alderman Mosley.
Not present, alburnett.
okay, alderman waguespack
I Alderman waguespack is a yes, Alderman Conway.
Conway is a yes.
And then alderwoman Silverstein.
No.
Alderwoman Silverstein is a no.
Anyone else I missed?
Alderman Curtis, are you there?
Okay, the Voting is now closed.
Thank you madam clerk. There are 27 years 20, Nays the
motion to lay on. The table has passed Auto woman. Harris,
on a motion to reconsider promoted, we reconsider the vote,
all those in favor of the reconsideration of this vote.
Consider, uh, signify by saying, I those who do not wish to
reconsider this vote, say no. This motion fails the chair
recognizes chairman Byron sigo Lopez for the next committee
report on housing.
And real estate.
Thank you Mr. President and members of the city council
reporting for your comedian housing and real estate, which
had an impersonal meeting on April 15th. 2025, the
committee has a series of reports, recommending 14,
appointments and 5. Ordinances the appointments are for the
Chicago low income, trust them uh fun board, 1 aldermanic
introduction, 1 acquisition Authority and negotiated land
sales items through to through 15 on our summer. Your
reports are for the appointments of the Chicago low-income
housing. Trust from board. They include Samuel Pilar Pond
Dr. Mila
Meters Isabel Cannon. Lynette Migra Cameron. Kinch Meredith,
mure David karna and Fatma for up this also include 5
direct introductions from Vic Royo, David stier. Joseph,
Lopez Jr. Sheri Allen Reeves, Catania, Robbie and Adonia
little. I move passage of these 14 appointments by the
first more. Most favorable roll call.
Vote on the committee on finance and Aid on successful
motion to reconsider you're no objection. So ordered the
next item is an aldermanic introduction item. 16 on the
summary ordinance, 202500000015655 designation of 4920,
North Sheridan Road as low affordability community in the
48th word. I've moved passage of this item by this emotion,
there are no objections. So ordered the final 4 items are
from the Department of Planning and Development item, 18 is
ordinance. 2025.00 15984 authorization to enter into
negotiation to acquire Parcels at 7850 and 7872. South
exchange Avenue, 28, 109 10 and 29.14 East 79th Street and
78.43 sounda Avenue for mixer development. Proposal. In the
seventh word, I move pastors of this item by the same
motion hearing no objection, so ordered
item, 19, more than 2025.00 15986 item 20, uh ordinance 2020
2020, ordinance 2025.001 15989 after the sale of city-owned
property through chat block Builder platform in the 29th
and 37th Awards. I move passes of these 2 items by the same
motion hearing no objection. So ordered
Uh, the final item is a department of planning. Is
ordinance. 202500000015990 for the sale of City on property
at 30 at 3:45, to 3779 East. 60th Street and 6,000 through
6662.
Concludes my report. Thank you, Mr. Chair committee. On
licensing. Customer protection. Chair recognizes
Chairwoman Silverstein.
Oh I'm sorry. Vice chair, Chico.
Thank you, Mr. President, members of the city council, I am
reporting for the committee on licensed and consumer
protection. We held a meeting on April 8th, 2025 in the
following items were passed by the committee.
Oh, 2024 Dash. 000122. 777 a substitute ordinance regarding
vehicle. Towing fees penalties obligations and Authority.
Mr. President Alderman V would like to speak to this.
Very well. The chair recognizes ottoman V. Thank you, Mr.
President. Thank you Mr. Chairman, ladies and gentlemen,
this is uh, Rogue toe Rogue Towing ordinance 2.0.
um, a few 3 years ago, we introduced an ordinance that
began to began to license rope tours. Uh, as you know, or
may not know, Chicago is number 1 in the country as it
relates to Rogue Towing. And I have had these uh, pleasure
of working with numerous organizations and associations, to
try to bring some type of of, uh, legislation to try to
regulate this industry. Given the fact that the Illinois
Commerce Commission and federal exemption kind of puts us
in a in a in a tough position. Um but I do want to thank
the American Property Casualty Insurance Association.
The American Trucking Association, Chicago land Chamber of
Commerce, Coalition against insurance fraud, Illinois,
Illinois Chamber Irma and the Illinois manufacturing
association and more importantly the National Insurance
crime. Bureau what this ordinance does is take a look from
a local level on how to further regulate this industry and
allows the Chicago Police Department, the ability to tow
the Rogue towards and it also allows the ability for a
private right of action. For those folks that have been
taking advantage of now, it allows them an opportunity to
seek compensation and also corporations who have been
victimized as well. By this industry, there is some
assistance that's moving down in Springfield, Senate, Bill
2040. Uh, has passed the Senate unanimously and is waiting
further action in the house, but we're hoping that they
move quickly. I don't mind being number 1 in tourism or
number 1 in corporate relocations. But assuring the hell
they want to be number 1 in Rogue, Towing in Industry that
has taken
Advantage of consumers businesses to the tunes of tens of
thousands of dollars. And so, with this ordinance, we'll
continue to build on that legislation to finally put these
Rogue towards out of business, because this is something
that Chicago does not want to be known for. And so, with
that, at the proper time, I asked for the, uh, for a
passage of this ordinance, very well. Thank you, the chair
recognizes Vice chair, uh, Chico, Mr. President, I moved at
the city council concur in the same recommendations of the
license committee by the same role calls item number 1 of
the committee on finance report and the associated
unsuccessful motion to reconsider hearing no objection. So
ordered
Oh, 2025 Dash 0000001 55576 on ordinance. Prohibiting BYOB
in a portion of the first word, I moved passage of this.
item by the same motion if there is no objection hearing,
none. So ordered
oh, 2025
Prohibiting sell of can of boy have products.
Lake County met area.
Mr. President Alderman be like to speak to
the chair recogn.
the ninth, ward to the entire Lake KY area.
encompasses the ninth and the 10th Ward. Uh, these hemp
products are really damaging our youth, they're targeting
our kids on a day-to-day basis,
And why we wait for the state while we're waiting for this
body, to try to figure out if we're going to, you know, try
to tax it, or what we're going to do with it.
I'm going to take the approach along with my colleagues,
I want to commend Alderman, towbar, and Quinn for leading
the charge, because we basically uh, piggybacked on their
ordinance to ban these products in our communities because
they're harming our children. They're targeting our kids.
And we cannot sit back and just continue to wait, uh, for,
you know, government to try to figure it out when we have
the tools here in the city council to ban these products
that are harming our kids to get these things out of our
community. So with that, I ask for the most favorable
support from this body and passing this ordinance, very
well, thank you. The chair recognizes Vice chair Chico. I
moved passage of this item by the same motion if there is
no objection, hearing none. So ordered
02025 D, 0015853 prohibiting puzzling and portions of the
15th War. I moved passage of this item by the same motion
if there is no objection, hearing none. So ordered
2 ordinances regarding liquor moratoriums in the 27th and
50th words. Oh, 2025 Dash, 000160 41, and 15962.
passage of this item by the same motion if there's no
objection.
15972.
15962. Okay, we just make sure we
is it 72 or 62?
Very well. It's clerical. It's 15775972. Very well.
I move passenger side by the same motion if there is no
objection, hearing none. So ordered
02025 Dash zero zero1 15979 was held in committee, Mr.
President, this concludes my report. Thank you, Mr. Vice
chair. Committee on pedestrian and traffic. Safety chair.
Recognizes chair laspada.
Thank you, Mr. President, reporting for your committee on
pedestrian and traffic safety for which a meeting was held
on Tuesday. April, 8th, 2024.
Before the committee there were 145 routine traffic items.
1 item is being held in committee and the remaining 144
items passed.
If there are no objections, I move passage of these items
by the first most, favorable roll call vote from the
committee on finance and the associated unsuccessful motion
to be considered the vote hearing none. So ordered that
concludes my report. Thank you, thank you, chair for the
committee on police and fire, chair, recognizes chairman
Talia farro. Good afternoon, Mr. President, members of the
city council reporting for your committee on police and
fire for, which a meeting was held on April 11th, 2025
was 1 item before the committee, which the committee
recommends due passage, um, the appointment of Gina
pomante, as commissioner of the community Commission on
public safety and accountability.
Item. Number 822202514886.
If there are no objections, I move the passage of this
item. By the most, the first most favorable roll call vote
in the committee on finance, and the associated
unsuccessful motion to reconsider hearing none. So, ordered
Mr. President that concludes my report. Thank you, Mr.
Chair for the committee on transportation and public way.
The chair recognizes chairman Mitchell, Mr. President and
members of the city council reporting for your committee on
transportation and public way, which held in meeting on
April 9th 2024
5 the following items passed by the majority of the members
present Pages, 2 and 3 include 16 Ordnance for
miscellaneous items. Introduced by the local Alderman from
Wards 316202122, 24272830, 36 and 45. If there is no
objection, I move passes of these items. By the first most
favorable roll call vote of the committee on finance and
the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider hearing
none. So, ordered Mr. President that concludes my report.
Thank you, Mr. Chair committee. On Workforce Development
chair recognizes chair Rodriguez. Thank you Mr. President,
and members of city council reporting for the committee on
Workforce Development, which held a meeting on Wednesday.
April 9th, there were 2 items on the agenda. The first was
a resolution Sr, 2025 -001 5310 directing the commissioner
of Human Resources to reject or disqualify any applicant
for City employment who are convicted of participating in
the riot on January.
January 6th, 2021 at the US Capitol. Uh, we have, uh, 3
Alders that wish to speak to the matter. All there's
Conway. Spado and viegas viegas has to speak glasses as a
sponsor of this ordinance.
Very well. What are those? All the Conway? All right, very
well, the chair recognizes. Almond Conway.
so, on the night of January 6th,
I was acting as senior intelligence director of the United
States, European command.
And I was in a room that kind of looks reminiscent of the
deck of the Starship Enterprise. And you have big screens,
a little screens, and they show where the ships and planes
and drones of our allies, our enemies, as well as neutral
parties. Are, you know, all over the European Theater,
which is includes by the way, all of all of Russia and
Israel for that matter.
and,
I remember also in looking at these screens looking at the
screen in front of me with all this information on, we also
had TVs
And we were watching.
People break windows at the Capitol bomb, Rush police,
officers. And I remember at that moment feeling really
disconnected from from my country that I was serving at
that point, and I had a 2-star general real intimidating,
guys standing behind me and he goes, you see any Russian
ship plane drone get get 1 hair out of place. You run to me
and we will call the secretary and the President right
there.
So I'm sitting there it's a 13 hour shift. I'm drinking
Monster Energy, 1 after the other. They say the officer is
supposed to drink coffee. The enlisted Monster Energy, but
it was a long night. So
I will only say that, that is not a day or night that I
would like to repeat.
and I say that on behalf of myself and the the military and
our country,
so, I want to thank
Alderman viegas, uh, because those who
Assaulted police officers broke into the Capitol and tried
to overthrow the government. Should not be eligible to work
for the government in this city. So thank you, Alvin viegas
for putting forth. Uh this motion and I'm proud to be a uh,
coach Chief sponsor with you. Thank you, Mr. President,
thank you the chair recognizes ottoman spazer.
Thank you, Mr. President, I had no intention on speaking,
but excuse me, I'm sorry. Just in case somebody else wants
to speak. I request to be second to last this week. So is
there are there any other members of this party that wishes
to speak very well to the chair recognizes, um, Alder Haden
Thank you, Mr. President
Um uh thank you to Chairman V, I guess for bringing this
forward, um, glad to be a co-sponsor on this. And I um, was
was having a great conversation with some of the young
people seated behind me. Um, here from the 20th Ward that
we recognized earlier with Alderman Moore and
For their edification, um, as well as for the Public's. I
think it's important, um,
To note that despite our differences.
and the the things that we might debate about
legislatively, I would hope that we're going to have
unanimous agreement that
Treasonous.
Members in the country, should not be allowed to work for
the city of Chicago. That traders to the country. Should
not be allowed to work for the city of Chicago. Um, because
here in the city of Chicago, while the 50th of us
represent, diverse communities. Um, we are pro Chicago and
pro- United States. We want our country, and our city to
succeed. And we want to engage in Democratic process. We
want to um, protect the rights and civil liberties and
freedoms of everyone who lives in our country and so much
of what we do. And as messy as we can get here, that is
something that I know from working with all of you. I think
we all believe in. Um, and so, um, I I look forward to to
supporting this and to make sure that we in the city of
Chicago are making a unanimous statement that
We're 1 of the most American of our American cities and we
will fight for each other and for our country, and for our
democracy. Um, and so we have no fight left in us and that
means setting and defining, boundaries that despite who you
voted for, to be in the Oval Office. Um, we respect the
rule of law and our Democratic process and Traders and
treasons to that, uh, treason treasonous people to that
will never be welcome as an employee uh, and to be counted
as a public servant among some of the greatest public
servants in this country. Thank you, Mr. President.
The chair recognizes almonds 6 Lopez.
Thank you, Mr. President and
I do rise in support.
Of this effort. Um,
and as a
As a resident of the city of Chicago as a father. As
someone who sees with great concern what's happening in our
country.
It is.
It is extremely urgent. The city council. Takes every
possible measure to indeed protect
Or Constitution to protect the right of due process.
And Liberty.
And the ability to speak.
I think that when we see insurrectionist,
Not only being pardoned.
But being emboldened.
Across the country.
I think Chicago is a Beacon of Hope.
Chicago is a city that continues to protect.
These very fundamental rights.
As these insurrectionists have not having been a pardon.
But being emboldened.
To harass and persecute.
And Target.
Even some of my constituents.
We had even 1 of our FAA leaders being harassed, being her
own home.
By seeing this individuals.
And then we have to wonder.
Is this the America is this? The country is this, the city
is this. The state that we want to see for our children?
And then we got to look at each other's eyes. And we think
each other,
And see where truly lay those differences.
Because today,
As we speak.
Law enforcement is being weaponized against innocent
people.
Federal resources deploy and law enforcement misused.
And against Chicago.
Is a Beacon of Hope and integrity.
Today.
When there's no due process.
And as a recently Federal authorities are threatening
elected officials that disagree to put him in jail.
Is this the America they want to see for our children?
so, as your college,
Do we got to do more? And this is the beginning, not the
end.
Because this is the bare minimum.
I will call on the governor as well to work in
collaboration.
We Mayor Johnson.
To ensure.
That we not only have.
This on the city at the state level.
But within almost critical institutions, which is law
enforcement and we urge our colleagues. We've been in this
body before talking about Pride, boys. Extremists?
That cannot be in charge of the public safety of our
constituents that's simply unacceptable.
And a welcome, the same unity and support to have the
courage of the moment.
To protect or City from the attacks. And I, I agree with
the mayor of the city of Chicago, when even the 1 of whole
federal funds
When our city is standing strong for our constitution, with
our values, I think it's a call for action.
And unity to protect democracy but also to protect the
Integrity of every Illinois. And every Chicago.
Anybody's is is at risk here.
Anybody is at risk here.
And that is called fascism.
when there's no due process and when all law enforcement is
deployed on some people, and I condemn that
And I welcome.
Every single council member to work together to ensure that
this is the beginning to put protections on our city and
our state.
This is a Time for Action as I see with great concern,
what's happening in our country. And I'm thankful for this
effort, I guess, and I call on you another veterans to
stand firm with our city, body to protect, or City from the
attacks that are with victims on today.
So I thank you, Mr. President and I try to support of this
important effort farewell, before our final 2 speakers, I
want to provide very well, the chair recognizes
Alderman Lopez.
Thank you, Mr. President, and again, good afternoon members
of the city council.
First, let me start by saying I remember January 6th as
well.
That was a very
sad day in our country's history.
A Despicable day where patriotism.
Was fueled in an attempt to try to stop an election.
But there are other things that I'm worried about, too.
Like precedent in this room.
The city of Chicago holds itself.
As a second chance City.
Many of us.
Have routinely vocalized.
Our support for Second Chances.
What does that mean?
What is where is the line that you're willing to draw on a
second chance?
Now, I'll be the first to say thank you.
That, I don't believe that everyone that was pardoned
should have been pardoned.
100%.
you had officers who were killed officers that were beaten
trying to protect the Capitol building and the people that
were charged and found guilty of those. I don't think
should have gotten the pardon.
but,
That's not my decision.
The president of the United States, of America can choose
whom to pardon.
And I find that.
The part that troubles me, Mr. President is that?
Are we going to get into the business of choosing which
pardons that we choose to consider better than others.
that to me, is a very
Very dangerous precedent.
According to the office of the, pardon attorney of the US
Department of Justice.
Even they know that it's very unusual for presidents to
pardon.
Certain crimes.
it goes on to say though that
and I quote,
Both for federal conviction, as well as the part pardon,
uh, they still appear on your records, so there's no
expungement.
It's still there.
But a, pardon may be helpful in obtaining licenses bonding
or employment.
That is the United States government.
Now.
Do I necessarily want some of those?
Treat treasonous individuals here. No, I do not
But I also know.
As much as I disagree with the pardons that were discussing
from January 6th.
The previous administration.
Made 80 pardon.
That have gone on that. Any 1 of them could be hired by us.
Right now, people who committed Grand lorrainy bank fraud
possession or distribution of cocaine meth methods or
other.
Controlled Substances, even individuals with offenses
against the United States of America.
We're not talking about those parties.
And when I think about the, the message that we're sending
here today, is that we're going to cherry-pick. What's
Second Chance looks like,
That is a problem.
That is a problem that I think that puts us on a path where
if we look in our own communities,
Are we going to start having those kind of?
Disqualifiers locally. Are we going to start choosing
winners and losers from our neighborhoods? Are we going to
start figuring out? Just what exactly we consider a second
chance from the neighborhoods.
No, I could smile and laugh and giggle.
Not funny for people who we have an office who's
responsible for encouraging. Second chances for people.
We have whole communities that we've told we are going to
work with you to create second chance opportunities.
Not withstanding. Of course this is not a binding law. This
is just a resolution where discussing at the moment that
doesn't Force this Administration or any future
Administration to do anything.
But I think if we're going to have conversations about how
we start,
Cherry-picking our values.
That we pride ourselves on.
Then we should be serious about what that's really going to
do, how that's going to reverberate.
How are you going to look? Again, we talked about looking
at your colleagues in the eye.
Yeah, go ahead.
Some have gotten Second Chances.
Many of us have gotten Second Chances on things.
I don't want to be the 1 to tell somebody else.
but I do want to say this that this for me is a very
conflicting position to be in.
Because those people did.
Treason to our country.
They injured our law enforcement.
But at the same time, I don't know if I have the
wherewithal to see this city go down. That slippery slope
again and again and again. Thank you, Mr. President, thank
you cheer recognizes order Fuentes.
Thank you, Mr. President. Uh, first I want to commend
Alderman viegas, uh, for bringing this forward. I think
what we're talking about here is folks that uh not only
committed Insurrection on the US Capitol uh but they try to
undermine our democracy after an election and election that
they did not agree with look as a restorative justice
practitioner. I believe in second chances, I believe in
re-entry. I believe the individuals need to have a life
after decisions that they make.
but when individuals are trying to overthrow our government
and undermine our democracy,
Should they have a place in working for the very government
that they don't believe in and through their actions have
said that they don't have to respect their decisions?
They Trust.
They vandalize property, and they seriously injured
individuals, and there is fatalities. And I think that
sorts of actions need to have consequences now. My
colleague is, right. This is a resolution. Uh, but it is a
resolution that allows us to stand firm on a position on
what we believe the consequences of January 6th should be.
Um, and for those who decided to wake up that morning and
participate, uh, in such vicious actions against our
democracy. Uh, we took a note to uphold and protect our
democracy as elected officials. Um, and that also means
against folks to interact our capital and seek to undermine
it. And so I support this resolution and again I commend uh
the Alder folks who Chief it. Uh thank you Mr. President.
Chair recognizes Alder Vasquez.
Thank you very much, Mr. President. Um, also want to thank
automate V is for introducing it. Uh,
I'm just trying to figure out.
What world we're living in right now because it feels very
Twilight Zone of me. Where
We had somebody moved to vote to suppress a colleague's
voice about somebody being abducted for expressing their
voice.
and now we're having folks who think that
Being against domestic. Terrorism is a problem.
Uh, I'm very confused as to what what we're living in here.
I think you're right. People have an opportunity to to for
Redemption. I think we all do. Uh, it is a resolution. So
we're it's actually a proclamation of values. There's not
anything that changes the order of it, but I guess if we're
thinking about drawing a line. Yeah, domestic terrorism is
probably the line.
Right? Maybe somebody trying to break into a capitol.
Building might be a step too far to to work in government.
And so, uh,
I don't want to necessarily get worked up or make it a
thing, but the fact that we're in the moment, we are with
the federal Administration that we currently have, and
we're not so self-aware. That the things we're doing right
now actually feed into narratives, as opposed to standing
up as a kind of City. We should be proud of is frankly,
embarrassing. Uh, we shouldn't be trying to rationalize
things that are clear Bible. Uh so yeah, I guess we'll go
for a vote and see who's Pro or anti-, domestic terrorism.
Uh thank you Mr. President.
Are there any other Alters that wish to speak? Before we
move to our final 2 speakers. Very well. The chair
recognizes Alderman Gardner. Thank you, Mr. President, um,
You know, it's very clear that where the the, The Stance at
Chicago, took in that in that, um, election. Um, obviously
president Trump only, I think garnered about 30, some
percent. Um, in in the city of Chicago and the far majority
majority of individuals in here are, are Democrats. Um, I
never voted for Donald. Donald Trump a day in my life, um,
but my concern is more black and white.
It's more on the legal, uh, side of things of does, the
city of Chicago, have the legal standing and I'm sure you
you conferred with the legal department, I hope.
That we talked to the legal department. Do we have the
authority?
Uh, to say yay to somebody or nay to somebody else
depending upon the type of crime that they committed. And
obviously, as we know these individuals, these particular
individuals were pardoned for their crimes that they had
committed, which are despicable let it be clear. Anybody
that was injured, especially law enforcement for doing
their jobs, it's it's horrible.
Um, my concern is just, that is the city setting themselves
up for legal problems, in the future. And that's what my
main concern is. And I appreciate all the others who
brought this forward. Thank you. Thank you. Any other
Alders before our final 2 speakers,
Farewell CEO of their hands. Our final 2 speakers will start
start with almonds pisado. The chair recognizes almonds
pisado. Thank you Mr. President. Also thank you for the
opportunity to be second to last. Um,
I want to start by saying 1 thing before my colleagues and
my media or my, my friend and enemy colleagues, and my
friend and enemy media, people twist something around. I
too think this was a Despicable disgusting.
Terrible Act.
Uh, but as my esteemed colleague from the 28th word always
says you're entitled to your opinion, but you're not
entitled to your own facts.
This was 100% proven. This was not an Insurrection. Okay.
The own resolution right here, isn't even say resolution on
it. Okay, it was an attack. It was a riot by a bunch of
idiots despicable people. Um,
you could read into whatever you want. There's all kind of
numbers going on out there. I I read it me or might have
been 25,000 people there 1500 cross, the line 1,000 were
only trespassing 500 deserved, no, mercy. As far as I'm
concerned, then those 500 that fought with the police and
attacked the police. Um, I have no sympathy for them but
the, the Thousand that were just trespassing. We're going
to ruin somebody's life. Even though this is a is nothing
ah, nothing Burger um
I I just we're going to wreck those people's lives.
Does anybody here? I believe most of the people here are
Christians. So does anybody know what weak this is. Oh it's
right as Holy Week a week of forgiving so we can forgive
some things but we can't forgive other things. Does
everybody remember what happened to this city? A few years
ago? The black lives matter riots throughout this country
like 550 a billion dollars worth of damage.
Government Billings attack police officers. 25 people
killed. So that's okay. But this isn't okay. Once again,
slippery slope and legally. I can't imagine, I'm not an
attorney. You know, I know Tara the guys that signed on to
the side attorneys, they're a much smarter than me. So
maybe we do have some legal standing to say, we're going to
pick and choose what you can and can't get a job for. We
also have a re-entry office in the, in this, in this, which
I commend you for that Mr. President, that that's something
I do believe in people change their lives.
I'm trying to walk a fine line here because I don't want to
drag anybody into this, okay. Um I don't I myself don't
know if I would be here today if
Some of you people knew what I did, you know.
50 years ago or 45 years ago, you know. I mean, I I didn't
do anything really bad but I I did a lot a lot of stupid
drinking things that were maybe kind of unforgivable. So
so you forgive me, he forgives me. So so I fully expected
expected this to be a a 49 to 1. It looks like now, maybe
they'll have a 47 to 3. Um, I'm just asking people to find
forgiveness in here. This was not an Insurrection. The only
resolution doesn't even surrection so Riot it was a riot.
We went through riots a few years ago that 25 people were
killed billions of dollars. Excuse me.
Billions of dollars of damage to this country government
buildings, burned down, so on and so forth. And we do have
a re-entry person in in this in this uh, Administration.
Which I, I support at 100%. I mean, people make mistakes in
life. So to try to ruin somebody's life for trespassing
people, really? I mean like I say, once again those 25,000
were total idiots, total despicable, Despicable what they
did. I wish I could talk to about 200 of them and just slap
them in the face and say, you get your real idiot. But uh,
I think we're just going too far. We're we're, we're going
into the territory. That's none of our business. I'm not an
expert like I said, once again, we have 3 attorneys on
here, I apart and I thought was in a pardon, but I guess
that a pardon doesn't mean anything if if you trust passed
on the on the Capitol building on January 6th. So, but
anything else you did you burned down? You did bad things.
I mean, we had riots in in in this in this community that
we we paid people settlements. You know 2 million for 1
300,000 for another 1 where people
Are there just to wreak havoc. So I I forgive these people,
I think you're a bunch of idiots. If any of you are
listening, I don't know how many are from Chicago, but uh,
I'm not going to fall for this. I don't support this. You
guys want to be mad at me. Feel free to be mad at me. I'm
not going to be mad at you. I am going to ask for a roll
call vote. If you don't want to vote on this, feel free to
walk out. And if you do vote in support of it, my feelings
aren't going to be hurt. I'm not going to be mad at you.
You're still going to be work. Welcome in my office for
candy and pop. So with that, um,
I I I had no intention of talking about this other than
other than voting, no. Uh, but I've hit my felt. I had to
respond to this. So, but Mr. President, I appreciate you
very much and the opportunity to speak. Not only speak
with, to be second to last this week. So thank you, sir.
Very well. Thank you alderman for our final speaker
It's funny to get his candy before the vote. Yeah. Thank
all right. Cheer recognize this ottoman Vegas for our
Thank you Mr. President. And I think this is timely because
the further along that we allow this to Fester, the more
the story gets whitewashed that people were on a tour.
People were just misguided. We didn't know where we were
going. Ladies and gentlemen.
This was an Insurrection and we saw on January 6th, was
America at its worst.
I want to thank Alderman, Conway, Alderman, tell you fair
and Alderman. Martin for helping co-sponsor this event. On
January 6th 2021. We witnessed a violent and shameful
attack on our democracy, a mob fueled by lies and
conspiracy stormed a very heart of our government United
States. Capitol seeking to overturn a free and fair
election.
This was not patriotism. This was not democracy in action.
This was an Insurrection. Let us be clear those who broke
into the capitol were not Heroes. They were criminals.
They assaulted police officers, vandalized government
property and threatened the lives of lawmaker.
That's the reason why the national fop in international
chief of police.
Condemned the pardons by President Trump.
They carry symbols of hate used violence, to impose, their
will and attempted to subvert the Constitution. They
claimed to defend those symbols of hate told us. Exactly
the people, we who, who were dealing with.
The oathkeepers and anti-American far-right militia who
wants to overthrow our government were present the problem,
boys. A neo-fascist militant organization that promotes and
openly engages in political violence if you think you are
safe, ladies and gentlemen simply because you're on 1 side
of the aisle.
Or the other or another, I have news for you. You're not
No matter where you stand politically, this is not who we
are as a nation.
In America, we resolve our differences at The Ballot Box.
Not through mob, rule, those who participated in this
those who encouraged it. And those who continue to spread
spread falsehoods to justify, must be held accountable. We
must always stand firm against those. Who threaten our
democracy. This resolution
Is a step in the right direction and ensuring that we stomp
out these vitriol groups, you should not be allowed to work
for the same government. You're tempting to overthrow plain
and simple. There is illicit misalignment and values there.
We miss acknowledge.
We miss acknowledge this, even if Donald Trump's
Administration will not listen, ladies and gentlemen.
We took an 03 of us to defend this country against all
enemies foreign and domestic.
And that oath does not have an expiration date.
There's a there's only been 2 times.
That I thought about putting my uniform on and
reactivating.
September 11th.
And January 6th.
Because this democracy is worth fighting for.
And I encourage my colleagues to vote in support of this
resolution, as we continue to restore Democracy in America.
More importantly here locally in Chicago. Let us stand firm
together as a body. Thank you, Mr. President, you chair
recognizes chairman Rodriguez,
Yes, Mr. Chair little did. I know this would be the most
debated topic of the day. I've moved passage of this item
by a roll call vote very well. There's a motion on the
floor. For this particular item to be taken up by a roll
call vote.
Members you will, please use your e vote applications to to
record your vote. Thank you, madam Clerk.
All right, the Voting is now open. The Voting is now open,
please. Use your e device and refresh and the Voting is now
open.
Although Vasquez, that's not even a funny joke.
No more, no more roll calls.
All righty. Well, now call on those um, who have not used
the E device for a Voice vote.
Okay, Alderman Hall.
Yay, Alvin Hall is a yes.
Alderwoman Lee.
Okay, you're a delay too. Okay, almond more.
Alderman, David Moore. Okay, not present Alderman. Curtis.
Yes.
Curtis is a, yes.
Alderman. OSHA
Osha is a yes, alderwoman Taylor.
Taylor is not present.
Alderman Mosley.
Mosley is not present.
Alderman Bernett.
Oh, I'm sorry. Alderwoman Silverstein
Yes.
Silverstein is a, yes.
All right. Have all those voted who wish
Perfect. Devoting is now closed.
There are 44 years 3 Nays uh this motion has passed ottoman
Mitchell and a motion to reconsider move most of the
reconsidered of all those in favor of the reconsideration
of this vote signify by saying, I any oppose, say no in the
opinion of the chair this motion fails.
Uh, the chair recognizes chairman Rodriguez, thank you. The
second item on the agenda was a resolution R 2025 Dash
0001642, 0 Recon, Thursday, May 1st
2025 is May 8th also known as International workers day and
I'll take a brief moment to say that I stand with. I think
all of my colleagues. Um, and honoring the workers who
built Chicago and the labor movement from the Hay Market
Martyrs to the Pullman Porters. Chicago has always been a
cradle of worker resistance and solidarity, known worldwide
Mayday again right here in Chicago.
With brave workers, many of the immigrants demanding. An
8-hour work day. They met with repression and some paid
with their lives. So as we Mark May 1st, we stand in
solidarity. Not only with the workers around the world, but
the working people of Chicago. Uh, Mr. Chair. I move that
we pass this resolution via the first most favorable vote
on the committee and finance and the associated
unsuccessful vote. Uh, to reconsider hearing no.
Chair, recognizes Alderman Lopez.
Don't worry.
Um, thank you, Mr. President, and again, good afternoon
members of the city council.
As we?
Pass this resolution which I'm happy to support recognizing
workers. It should not be lost on any of us today. That
many of our covered employee work groups stood on the south
street because many of their contracts have yet to be
finalized including
The firefighters who've been without a contract for nearly
4 years. So as we sit here today to say yes, we love our
workers, yes, we love our employees, we cannot be
Hypocrites and ignore our own covered work groups, many of
whom from CAC to the Firehouse are still waiting for their
contracts, to be negotiated and finalized. So let's as we
sell past this make that our priority for having all of
those completed by next month's meeting. Thank you.
Thank you. There's a motion on the floor. That's already
been made hearing, no other objections seeing nor other
hands, uh, so ordered Mr. Chair, uh, thank you, Mr. Mayor,
this concludes my report on Workforce Development, thank
you very much. The chair recognizes chairman of the
committee of zoning landmarks, and building standards
chairman Bernett. Thank you, Mr. President, and members of
the city council presenting a series of reports for your
committee on zoning, landmarks, and building standards,
which held a meeting on April 5th 2025.
The following items were passed by a majority of the
members present and our group for convenience page 1
contains document number 020225 0, 01601 9, the amendment
of municipal code to require special use permits for
daycares community centers, Gardens artists workspace,
food, and beverage retail, and Medical Services. All in PMD
number 10, which is located in the 21st. Ward.
I move passage of these items by the by the last most
favorable roll call vote of the finance committee report
and the associate
Associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider.
Hearing no objection so ordered.
Page 1 also contains document number 02025 0 01539 the
amendment of municipal code to modify. The definition of
beauty shops, which receive a do not pass recommendation.
Page 1 also contains document number.
Old R, 2025 D, 0001594 for the waiver of permit fees for
the landmark Racor Building located at 79 West Monroe
Street.
I moved passage of these items by the same motion if there
is no objection, hearing none. So ordered
moving on pages, 1 through 14, contain, various map
amendments in the first
Second, and and Mr. President um almond from the second
ward has something to say, farewell, the chair recognizes
Alderman, Brian Hopkins,
Thank you, Mr. President and thank you. Uh chairman
Bernett. Uh and thank you to my colleagues on the zoning
committee for passing this uh major Redevelopment proposal
in my ward. Ugh, on a unanimous vote of the committee. I
just wanted to briefly point out that this uh, major
mixed-use project with residential and Commercial and
Retail um, is being constructed.
With private money, there is no public subsidy. No tax
dollars, no, Tif money. No grants. Uh, nothing. This is the
public, uh, support for the private sector at its finest.
It includes 70, affordable units, ladies and gentlemen, in
a neighborhood and a city that desperately needs them, I
just want to make the point that the market can work. If we
support it, the market can work if we encourage it, the
market can work if we simply get out of its way and that's
exactly what's happening here. Uh, yesterday in my
comments, I directed most of my remarks to my residents who
came down to testify on this project, many in favor but
many against as well. That's the nature of projects like
this. As you all know, you've dealt with it yourself. And 1
thing I tried to stress to my neighbors was that there's
significant benefits to the immediate residents of this
community of Oldtown for this project, despite the fact
that some of them were losing their views and they weren't
happy about that, I get that. But the benefits to the
Immediate neighborhood far outweigh the detriment and the
same thing applies to the city as a whole. And I just
wanted to conclude by pointing out that our department of
planning. Mr. President has studied this and has concluded
that this project will bring in 10 million dollars a year
in new tax revenue, 10 million dollars a year. We all know
we need it and I'm sure you have some ideas on how to spend
it, but I'm glad to make that contribution to our economic
recovery. Thank you, Mr. President, thank you.
Chairman Mr. President we will proceed with the other
amendments which which were in the fourth fifth 8th, 1516
20th, 21st 2627 28, 31st 32nd, 33rd 35th 36, 3739 43rd 44.
45th 46, 4748 and 49th Wards. I move passage of these items
by the same motion if there is no objection, hearing none.
So ordered lastly page, 15 contain various large signs over
100 square feet in area. 24 feet above grade in the third
21st, 2732 3435 36 and 41st Wards. I move passage of these
items by the same motion if there is no objection, hearing
none. So, ordered Mr. President that concludes my report.
Thank you. Thank you Mr. Chair for the agreed, upon
calendar, the chair.
Recognizes all the woman Harris. Thank you. Uh, Mr.
President, I've received from clerk Andrea and Valencia,
total of 138 items proposed for the Greek and calendar.
Consisting of congratulatory commemorative, tributary
resolutions from clerk, Valencia from the following, all
the persons, all the person was spat, or the person
Hopkins, or the person de, or the person Robinson, or the
person. Why all the person Hall? All the person Mitchell,
all the person Harris, all the person, Chico, all the
person, Quinn, all the person Coleman, all the person
Mosley, all the person, Rodriguez, all the person tobars,
all the person Tyler Farrell, or the person Cruise, all the
person Conway, all the person, vagus all the person mitts,
all the person Nugent, all the person Vasquez, all the
person, Lawson and Alderman. Lawson would like to speak to
the stand Hollenbeck resolution.
Very well, the chair recognizes almond Lawson. Thank you,
Mr. President, and Madam chair, uh, I just wanted to call
out 1 of the resolutions I put in today. Uh, we lost
Stanley Hollenbeck earlier this year.
Uh Stan was a longtime director of the legislative
reference Bureau uh born in the shadow of Wrigley Fields.
Uh and a bit of a renaissance man, folk Seager civil rights
activist a historian. Uh and 1 of the best writers that's
probably ever staffed our city council, um, he wrote our
resolution for years, um, and in retirement continued to
write resolutions for most of us, uh, in his spare time
because it was something he loved and he loved this city.
And he loved the city show showing appreciation for its
residents in every corner of the community. And so, um, I
wanted to bring that forth to honor Stan, uh, to thank him.
Uh,
Posterity for everything he gave us and if anyone is
interested in co-sponsoring uh shoot me a note. We'll get
you all on it, so thank you. Thank you, Mr. President
farewell, thank you. Old woman. Yes. Uh, apologies here.
The chair recognizes Alderman, spaz. Thank you. Uh, and I
and a sad about a happier note right now. Uh uh, got to
know Stan early in my career. He was an awesome individual.
So I didn't hear about his death. I'm not sure how old Stan
was, but Stan, was always there to help and he was, he was
a great individual. So, I just, I'd like to be added to
that, you know? So he was a good man, he and I'm sure he
touched any of us that been around for. I don't know. At
least the last, how long 3 terms maybe? I don't know. So
yeah, exactly. He he was the right old age of 80. Yes but a
good full life. A young age. Thank you.
Thank you very much. Uh, the chair recognizes alderwoman
nen.
Oh, it's all right.
That's the note that I have my apologies chair. Recognizes
alderwoman Harris. Thank you. And I um,
Alderman Lawson. Um I'd like to be added to that resolution
too. Um finally all the person Gardener and all the person
hadn't and I move all of these in the Omnibus. Mr.
President.
Very well. The chair recognizes ottoman. Raymond Lopez.
Thank you, Mr. President, I'll make this brief. Uh, if
there's no objection, I would move to include all Alderman
as co-sponsors to this Hollenbeck resolution. Leave to have
all of the elders added to this resolution very well, there
are no objections alderwoman Harris, the motion uh, for the
the passage of the agreed upon calendar, the Omnibus very
well hearing no objections. So ordered new business,
Mr. Clerk
zodiac amendments, which are referred to the committee on
zoning landmarks and building standards, press for
regulations, traffic control signals and traffic signs,
which are referred to the committee on pedestrian and
traffic, safety exemptions from physical barrier
requirements from commercial driver, Ali access for parking
facilities which are referred to the committee on
transportation and public way.
Alder person Haden has a proposed ordinance for amendment of
of Municipal Code section. 4-60, 023 to allow additional
package Goods licenses on portions of North Clark Street,
which is referred to command license and consumer
protection.
All the person had and also has proposed ordinance for
amendment of Miss code section 468 023 to allow additional
package with licenses, on portion of West, Howard Street,
which is referred to the committee on license and consumer
protection.
Other person, manaha hoppenworth has proposed orders for
the issuance of permits for signs, sign boards, which are
referred to the committee on zoning landmarks and building
standards.
Ala happened with also has a proposed ordinance for
designation of the 48th Ward as a low affordability
Community, which is referred to the committee on housing
and real estate.
All the person Martin has proposed orders for amendment of
Municipal Code section 9100030 allowing City to vacate
finally determination of liability on certain parking and
standing violations for vehicles reported to enforcement
agencies as stolen, which is referred to the committee on
pedestrian and traffic safety.
Other person, Martin also has proposed order for the
issuance of permits for sign sign boards at 5145, North
Clark Street, which is a reference committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
All the person, clay, all the person, Martin and all their
person hoppenworth have proposed ordinance for amendment of
Municipal Code section 17-3-3 which is referred to the
committee on zoning landmarks and building standards. All
the person Lawson has proposed the ordinance for 9.
Honorary Street designation as nuts on Clark way, which is
referred to the committee on transportation and public way.
All the, all the person lost and also has proposed orders
for amendment of Municipal Code, title 17 to require
special use by, right, permits for rear, dwellings and
conversion units and to establish exceptions for ground
level rear dwelling and conversion units in certain B and C
zoning districts, which is referred to the committee on
zoning landmarks and building standards.
All the person loss and also has a proposed order for the
issuance of permits for signs sign boards at 32229 North
Broadway, which is referred to the committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
Elder person, canoes. And as a proposed ordinance for
honorary Street designation, as Ella Jenkins Street, which
is referred to committee on transportation and public wave.
Other person Riley has proposed orders for the issuance of
permits for sign sign boards at various locations, which is
referred to the committee on zoning landmarks and building
standards.
All the person, Riley. And all the person, Hopkins have
proposed ordinance for amendment of Municipal Code section,
10-20-30 by replacing it. In its entirety, requiring
persons performing work on the public way to notify the
office of emergency management and communication of any
electrical Hazard present, constituting danger, or health
to Residents, which is referred to the committee on
transportation and public way.
All the person Riley has proposed orders for amendment of
Municipal Code section. 4-. 60- 023 to allow additional
package with licenses on portion of South State, Street and
West. Hearin Street was referred to committee on license
and consumer protection.
All the person Vasquez and others have proposed resolution
to call for hearings on amending the Chicago restoration
and Landscaping practices in creation of sustainable
Parkways which is referred to the committee on
transportation and public way.
On the Vasquez and others have proposed resolution to call
on the 1004 Illinois. Legislative General Assembly, the
past Transit management reform and revenue on this package
which is referred to the committee on transportation and
public away.
while the person Vasquez and others have a proposed
resolution to call on the 104th Illinois legislative
General Assembly, the pass omma reforms that would reduce
administrative burden on 3 member bodies which is referred
to the Committee on Public Safety.
Other person, newent has a proposed dorance for an honorary
Street designation as James Jim McDonald way which is
referred to the committee on transportation and public way.
All the person viega says the proposed ordinance to call
for hearings on the installation of speed cameras at
various locations and Chicago during the year 2025 which is
referred to the committee on pedestrian and traffic safety.
Elephant, all the person vagus and all the person more have
opposed ordinance for amendment of Municipal Code, chapter
292 by modifying various sections, and adding a new section
292550, requiring City agents exercising, Contracting power
Contracting power to work with the chief procurement
officer to ensure compliance with stated goals, which is
referred to the committee on Contracting oversight.
All the person, vagus and all the person more have proposed
ordinance for amendment of Municipal Code chapter 2152 by
adding a new section 2152 d151 allowing relevant. Work
experience, equivalent the college degree for eligibility
to hire for 2 positions of in City employment. Unless
skills required on only skills required can only be
obtained through advanced degrees, which is referred to the
committee on Workforce Development.
All of the other person Vos has proposed ordinance for
Amendment of the annual appropriation ordinance to transfer
funds within the committee on economic capital and
Technology development for the year 2025, which is referred
to the committee on the budget and government operations.
All the person, Rodriguez, Sanchez has proposed the
ordinance for Amendment of the annual appropriation,
Ordnance, the transfer funds within the committee on health
and human relations for the year 2025, which is referred to
the committee on budget and government operations. All the
person, Cardona has proposed the ordinance for Amendment of
the annual appropriation ordinance. The transfer funds
within the 31st word. All the medic expense account for the
year 2025, which is referred to the committee on the budget
and government operations. All the person, Cardona also has
proposed orders for amendment of Municipal Code section.
4-4-3 prohibit Cannon hemp products in the Belmont. Craig
and Hermosa residential area which is referred to the
committee on license and consumer protection.
All the person. Tell the Fiero has proposed orders for the
issue of permits for sign, sign boards at various
locations, which are referred to committee and Zoning
landmarks in building standards. All the person, tell a
Fiero also has proposed order authorizing. The commissioner
of the Department of Transportation to negotiate
intergovernmental agreements with the CTA the RTA or both
to establish a pilot program for safe pickup. Drop off
services for minors for public events at specified
locations, which is referred to the committee on
transportation and public way.
All the person Bernett has proposed orders for the issuance
of premise for science, sign boards, at various locations,
which are referred to the committee on zoning landmarks and
building standards. All the person. Bernett also has
proposed orders for amendment of ordinance 02020. 0 2022,
Dash 2365 to renew emerging business permit issued to
Cayenne robotics for operation of personal delivery device,
which is referred to the committee on license and consumer
protection.
Other person who want this has a proposed ordinance for
Amendment of the annual appropriation, Ordnance. The
transfer funds within the 26th, Ward wage allowance. All
their medic expense account for the year 2025, which is
referred to the committee on the budget and government
operations. All the person Scott has proposed to orders for
an honorary Street designation as honorary all as honorary
officer, Ella French way which is referred to the committee
on transportation and public way. All the persons Scott
also has proposed ordinance for amendment of Municipal Code
section 4-60, 023 to allow additional package to licenses
on portions of West Roosevelt Road, which is referred to me
on licensed and consumer protection.
All the person towbar, says, proposed amendment of the
annual appropriation ordinance. The transfer funds within
the 23rd word wage allowance account for the year 2025,
which is referred to the committee on the budget and
government operations. All the person, the buyers also has
proposed orders for amendment of Municipal Code sections,
4-6 022 and 460 023. Did this allow additional alcoholic
liquor and packaged. Good licenses on portions West Archer
Avenue and West Pulaski Road.
Which is referred to the committee of license and consumer
protection. All the person Mosley has proposed orders for
an approval of plan of Chicago Urban League resub Division
which is referred to the committee on transportation and
public way while the person Mosley and others have proposed
an ordinance for amendment of Mr. Code section, 733000207
and 174 0207 removing by right, permit, requirements for
residential storage. Warehouses in B3, C1 C2 C3, and DX,
zoning districts, which are referred to the committee and
Zoning landmarks and building standards.
Excuse me, all the person Taylor has proposed ordinance for
a moment of mistake code section. 4606023 to allow
additional alcoholic, liquor licenses and portion of South
Cottage Grove Avenue, which is referred to the committee on
licensed and consumer protection. While the person Curtis
has proposed to orders for an honorary Street, designation
is honorary Dr. Hattie B Jones.
Which is referred to the committee on transportation and
public way.
All the person Coleman has proposed orders for amendment of
Municipal Code section. 46023 to allow additional package
licenses on portion of South Damen Avenue, which is
referred to the committee on licensed and consumer
protection. All the person Ramirez has proposed ordinance
for amendment of Miss M. Code section, 460 022 to allow
additional alcoholic, liquor licenses, on portion of South
Archer Avenue, which is referred to the committee on
licensing and consumer protection. All the person lie has
proposed orders for the issuance of permits for signs sign
boards at 615 West Persian Road.
Which are referred to the committee on zoning landmarks and
building standards.
Excuse me, Alderman, Lee also has proposed orders for
amendment of Mr. Code section, 460 023 to allow additional
package. Good licenses on portion of South Hall Street,
which are referred to the committee on licensed consumer
protection. While the person go go has a proposed order for
an honorary Street designation as Pat, Carroll way, which
is referred to the committee on transportation and public
way. All the person Beal has proposed an order for
Amendment of the annual appropriation ordinance, to
transfer funds. Within the ninth word wage allowance. All
the medic expense account for the year 2025, which is
referred to the committee on the budget and government
operations. All the person Harris has proposed to order for
an honorary Street destination as the rink way, which is
referred to the committee on transportation and public way.
All the person here has hair
All the person Harris also has proposed orders for
unrestricted designation as Joyce. Chapman way which is
referred to committee on transportation and public way, all
the person Harris. And all the person Mitchell have
proposed orders from amendment of Miss Mako Title 9 by
adding a new chapter 9-19 to utilize automated School Bus
enforcement systems to record violations regarding
overtaking school buses, which is referred to the committee
on transportation and public way. All the person Hall has
proposed for an honorary Street, designation as honorary
officer. Thomas Eugene Wortham. The fourth way, which is
referred to the committee on transportation and public way.
All the person. Nancy. And all the person Quezada has a has
proposed, resolution the call for hearings to use for on
use of police traffic stops and Chicago. The impact on
public safety and reform efforts undertaken, by the police
department and Community commission for Public Safety. And
accountability was referred to command pedestrian and
traffic. Safety Alder person, Hopkins. All the person, dial
all the person van and others have proposed amendment of
Municipal Code chapter 8-16 by adding a new section, 8-6
021, allowing the superintendent of police to declare
curfew for Mass Gathering events which is referred to the
Committee on Public Safety.
All the, all the person Hopkins has a proposed has proposed
orders for the issue of permits for sign, sign boards at
various locations, which are referred to the committee on
zoning landmarks and building standards.
Alderman is a spat has proposed ordinance for amendment of
Miss M. Code section. 91100045 increasing violation
citation, issuing from 30 to 90 days, after installation,
of new automated spe speed enforcement system, which refer
to the committee on pedestrian and traffic, safety. Your
honor that concludes the introduction of all the medic
matters.
Thank you, Mr. Clerk
Uh, now for the approval of the journals, the chair
recognizes ottoman Mitchell.
Okay.
Um Mr. President I'm not aware of any corrections to the
journals for the February 26 2025 and March 1220 regular
meetings uh and from the April 7th 2025 special meeting and
moved that they be approved farewell here no objection. So
ordered for unfinished business on Mitchell.
I am aware of 1, piece of Unfinished Business. Uh, the
piece of unfinished business with ultimate laspata and I
defer to him.
Very well. Thank you. The chair recognizes ottoman laspada.
Thank you, Mr. President, I have noticed and filed 1 item
of unfinished, business with the clerk, pursuant to rule
41. This item passed in the committee on pedestrian and
traffic safety on October 21st, 2024 and was deferred and
published at the October 22nd 2024 city council meeting by
myself and Alder 1 Cruse. This is item. So 2024, this is
0000010 9993 amendment of Municipal Code, chapter 9-1 08,
by adding new section. 9110108025 establishing a public
enforcement pilot program for residents to submit recorded,
evidence of covered parking offenses, after discussions
with the administration and the department of law, this
ordinance will need to be substituted again and I feel it
would be best to to, to do that back in the committee. So,
I moved and re-referred this item to the committee.
And pedestrian and traffic. Safety by the first most.
Favorable roll call vote from the committee on finance and
the associated unsuccessful motion to
Yes.
We consider thank you very well. Thank you very much. I'm
hearing no objections or order. Thank you, I'm sorry.
Laspada.
Yeah.
There we go.
Ottoman Mitchell on a motion to adjourn know? See it. All
right. Anything else on Tuesday. Um, are you aware of any
other further unfinished? Business, Mr. President, I'm not
aware of any, uh, further pieces of Unfinished Business
very well for miscellaneous business. The chair recognizes
ottoman Mitchell. Uh, I'm aware of 3 pieces of
miscellaneous business.
I'm aware of 3 pieces of miscellaneous business. The first
piece of miscellaneous business was filed by ottoman
Vasquez. However, the ordinance was, he proposed to move to
discharge from committee Was Heard by the committee on
education and Child Development on April 14th, 2025 and
reported out early at this meeting and the rule 41 notice
with was withdrawn,
Farewell, thank you. So this um item has been disposed of
Thank you, ottoman Mitchell. Uh, the second item, the
second item was filed by ottoman vagus and the rule 41
notice was, was withdrawn. I defer to him.
Peril the chair. Recognizes ottoman. Viegas.
Thank you. Chairman uh Mitchell. Thank you, Mr. President.
Um, I have sent a letter to the clerk uh resending the rule
resending the rule 41. Uh, we have been in discussions with
Corporation Council, uh, and have agreed to, uh, have
hearings. I'm sorry, strike that. Uh, but, uh, briefings
rather, uh, to discuss the wrongful convictions, ladies and
gentlemen, the reason why we're bringing this up is because
of the fact, we have have serious discussion around the
cities exposure. Number 1, number 2, given the recent
verdicts 50 million and 120 million, which I would add 120
million is the largest.
Verdict.
In the US history. And so we have to figure out what we're
going to do here as a city. Uh, and I would have those
discussion. We would have those discussions in private with
Corporation Council. Thank you, Mr. President very well.
Um, chair recognizes ottoman Mitchell. Is there another
item? Uh, the third item was filed by Alderman, Hopkins to
discharge the committee on committees and rules from
further consideration of a re-release, um, is informed me
that is he has withdrawn it. But however, I I'll defer to
him very well. Thank you very much. It's here, recognize
ottoman Hopkins. Yeah, thank you, Mr. President. Uh, the
intention was to have a vote on the matter in, uh, rules
committee today. However, the clerk is now Distributing,
uh, it's not, it's not a sub.
Institute resolution is actually a replacement resolution,
which has been duly, uh, submitted to the Public Safety
Committee. A hearing will be held promptly on that. So,
there's no need for a rule, 41 vote today. Uh, thank you
for your consideration, Mr. President, of course. Thank
you, ottoman. Mitchell is there anything else?
For miscellaneous.
except for the
Just a date and time I believe. Yeah, except for the
ordinance setting, the date and time for the next meeting.
I'm not aware of any further Miss. Thank you ottoman
Mitchell for the date and time.
um,
I've handed it up in ordinance to clerk to the clerk
setting the date and time of the next meeting. Thank you
very much Madam clerk, please read the ordinance, the
ordained by the city. Council City of Chicago Section 1,
the next regular meeting of city, council, the city of
Chicago shall be held on Wednesday, May 7th 2025, beginning
at noon, and the council chamber on the second floor and
City Hall, 1:21 Northwest South Street, Chicago,
The ordinance shall take it back to me and forth from after
its passage Gregory Mitchell Alderman, 7th award very well.
Thank you madam clerk, almond Mitchell. I move May 7th at
noon.
Ormond Mitchell, move Pastors in the office? Hearing no
objection. So ordered
Uh, for the Omnibus roll, call ottoman Mitchell. I moved
that matters in the Omnibus be passed by the first most.
Favorable roll call vote for the committee on finance and
the unsuccess in the associated unsuccessful motion to be
succeeded hearing no objection. So ordered now Automotive
Mitchell and a motion to adjourn there being no further
business before the body. I move that we adjourn hearing no
objections or order. The meeting is a
Journey.