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Let us pray.
Eternal God our Father, we bow our heads
before you today, Thanksgiving
and praise for your goodness and kindness.
We come to you this day not out of perfunctory protocol
as the council commences its business,
but out of an acute awareness of our need for your presence
and your power in the city of Chicago
and in this chamber in particular.
Before we ask you for anything, we thank you for everything.
We honor you and we acknowledge your sovereignty.
Yes, the hearts of kings and queens, presidents
and potentates are in your hand.
The hearts of mayors and alder persons elected
and appointed officials are in your hands.
And we confess that as leaders, we don't always get it right
and we need your forgiveness
and the forgiveness of the people we serve.
Leadership, oh God is a sacred trust, not a platform
to procure political power.
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for those times when we have lost sight of the call to serve
with humility and integrity.
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Like fish, need water because accept the Lord.
Keep the city they who watch over it. Labor in vain.
Bless all those oh God, who call Chicago home our babies
and our seniors and those in between.
God bless the food insecure and the unhoused.
Bless the asylum seeker and the job seeker alike.
We pray that you'll bless power brokers
and everyday people from the north side, from the south,
from the east and from the west.
And as the council convenes this morning,
we ask your blessing upon its president,
our mayor, and his family.
Grant him wisdom. Grant him sound judgment.
Give him, oh God, a praying
and discerning spirit that is tuned
to the frequency of your voice.
Bless every public servant who is in the employee
of the people of Chicago.
Every official, every alder person
representing the residents across every ward,
every community, every neighborhood,
and every block in this city.
Grant them, oh God, the clarity
and courage to do that which is right
and pleasing in your sight.
In a time when it seems like some politicians
can be purchased.
Help them God to work collaboratively with one another
with clean hands
and pure hearts for the good of the city and its people.
God, we invoke your presence in this place today
and we ask you to have your way in this chamber.
Arrest agendas that are not like you.
Change minds and open hearts.
Work through these women and men today
and every day for the good of your people.
And God, if we've prayed a prayer too small, we ask
that you'll do even more than we've asked for your glory
and for the good of this city
through Christ the Lord. Amen.
Amen. You may be seated.
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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 three minutes.
Speakers cannot yield
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The first speaker today is Caia Jones,
Please. Good morning.
Good morning everyone. Morning.
I'm a COI twin of the Gage Park neighborhood.
Since June, you decide to turn our park into a shelter.
Our community is running lawless
with legal illegal Venezuelans taking over our streets.
We feel like prisoners in our own homes
as a taxpayer we can can even enjoy our own park anymore.
We are unable to talk to take walks
or amazing programs have been removed, especially
for the disabled children that live near this park.
We worked hard to improve our park, our neighborhood, but
because of your restaurant responsible move,
this is not impossible.
Their illegal cars are parking on the
residence's permit street.
They're selling food without permit causing traffic,
yet no police enforcement to help us
guys are staying on the side of the building doing God knows
what, riding in the bicycles around the neighborhood,
looking to break into our houses garages
and cars, smoking weed and drink in the park.
In broad light, you guys threw us to the wolves
and now we have to deal with the trouble
you brought to our neighborhood.
Unlike the illegals, as a legal immigrant myself, I know
what I had to do to enter your country.
I was required to do a background check vaccinations,
pay an expensive fee,
bring a orator letter from my previous job, shall all go on.
Some might be good, but the
others are here to cause trouble.
For example, my neighbors had their car broke into package
installing from their front yards
and someone p on my property.
Yes, I'm requesting Alderman Vasquez, mayor Johnson
and those who made this decision to walk our neighborhood
and see what's happening there.
You want to look good by helping them.
Yet we taxpayers are left behind.
We are now being put in harms away
because of the crimes they commit in our neighborhood.
Your not consequence policy tells them it's okay
to commit these damn crimes.
Now what about the citizen
and the legal immigrants who can before them?
We're still waiting years
for our own families to enter this country.
Legally. It is frustrating to see our voice censor
and feeling hopeless.
Finally, we know the legals are returning in the middle
of the night, parking, our residential permit area,
acting if the shelter is a bad
and breakfast they need to live now we want our park back
and we demand that it's not fair.
You guys putting us in jeopardy, kids cannot go outside.
Two weeks ago, someone was peeing my yard,
a lady grabbed a bru of a tree
and snack is took my my package from Amazon.
They are break to cars.
6:53 AM I have videos to proof break into cars
and we cannot do nothing about it.
Cops come. They see
and they go away selling food all the time.
Thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker is Michael Young
Bay.
Wow.
Honest, honest, honest. Good morning. Thank you.
Good morning everyone. Morning. Morning.
I'm more so in celebration mode.
See, I came down here for homelessness, you know,
and try to get house and rental assistance, et cetera.
And it seems like y'all playing a political game
with my family and I'm a straight shooter.
So you just got, I'm even, I can tand the truth
so I can understand somebody say, no,
we ain't giving y'all nothing.
You know, I can respect that. Just tell me just like that.
I ain't helping you get nothing
but y'all giving these migrants something
they keep on coming down here to people pressing, Hey,
this what's going on in our neighborhoods,
this what's going on in our neighborhoods.
And then the news don't even show what need to be shown.
That's right. Fake news.
That's why you got more real news right here.
You see, because I've been doing investigations.
'cause when them migrants first came to the 49th ward,
I gave them clothes, I gave them coats.
You see? So I know what's going on.
And I kept saying that for the longest.
Well, I know you people don't know what's going on
to the extent with this migrant and this immigration stuff
because if y'all so much saying that Texas doing this
and Texas doing that, why everybody call this parked
outside them shelters.
That's employees. They license plate. Have Texas on there.
You know, give me that job, man. I do security.
Why you giving this to somebody from Texas? You see?
That's what's going on. Don't help me come out here.
I told y'all I may I I had to let go last time
because it's stuff involving my child.
So me as a father,
and I know that these places are against fathers,
they're against husbands.
I'm a married man, you know what I'm saying?
So I'm standing up for men.
I'm standing up for these homeless shelters
that y'all got our people in that got mold, that got wrecks,
that got roaches, big bugs, et cetera.
And y'all putting them in nice hotels.
You know what's going on with that?
How's our people, y'all that bring Chicago home needed
to fail and our push forward to fail.
Because if you wanna bring the citizens of Chicago home,
them people that's already in shelters,
especially our veterans, they died for us.
They died for us, especially our veterans.
Put them in CHA property.
How them, you ain't gotta spend no dime as much
as the millions and billions that been spent
for these immigrants here, these migrants here,
these asylum things here, which ultimately are illegal here.
And there's people here that been going on the radar,
they can't get a green card or work permit
and they've been here 20, 30 years.
Seniors can't it on the street
because they can't get nothing.
I'm for the people and I ain't come to play.
Thank you. Yours. Thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker is Mrs. Lawrence.
What does it prosper?
A man or prophets a man to gain the world
and lose his soul.
We gonna start off with scripture.
'cause Mr. Johnson, you love quoting
and thumping scriptures up there.
And this is something I think is special for you.
So I thought I would say state that to you.
We gonna talk about this executive order of yours
that comes from 2023 dash 16
where I'm not gonna read it
all 'cause I don't have the time.
But one thing I wanna point out is how you made it clear
that you're going to stick these people in our neighborhoods
and that we have to just accept it.
That's a absolutely not,
because we've talked about this since last year when most
of you older people who did not stand up with us
and read, reject the sanctuary city.
Now I got a problem with that
and I spoke that on December 14th.
So I think we need to cut down the staff
of the older people here.
How about that? Because you all are not all representing us.
How about those who stood up and represented us?
Then you stay in your offices, but the rest of you goodbye.
Because that's how we gonna see it when it's time to vote.
That's where we going with that
Home Illinois 2021.
That's when it came out. And bring Chicago home robbery.
They both are for homeless causes that you all claim.
Therefore, uh, you and Pritzker need to sync up
because both of you all are trying to pull the same number
which you claim is homeless.
And I think you might recall that I said,
I'm out here helping the homeless.
I got a recording from a homeless that also said,
y'all just don't care.
You just don't care.
They're, uh, hearing it straight from the homeless.
Now, WOTC work Opportunity tax credit,
400 plus businesses, Hyatt, which is pre company,
all are hiring refugees and kicking all of y'all out.
Now how about that for news that's not being broadcast.
See, I do my digging.
I do my research and all
of you all will know when I step up here to this mic,
I bring the facts.
I don't bring no opinions.
So you all need to be careful of
how you think you're treating us because we coming for this.
We bringing our city back.
We removing all these illegals that's breaking our rules
and laws and we're fed up.
So it needs to stop.
Get your police out there and stop them breaking these laws.
I got a lot more to say,
but since my time is up,
I think I picked on the most important essential matter.
Get it cleaned up.
Thank you.
Thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker is George Blakemore.
Please, please wait, wait, wait, wait. Now. Wait. Now.
I don't want y'all to steal my minutes.
Even though those clocks are up here on me.
They tick quietly and quickly.
Illegal immigrants. Something is wrong with black people.
You got all these black faces in high
places and you get nothing.
Who will let knock, knock, knock on my door?
I don't know you. Where you come from? Who's your mama?
Your daddy. Are you a criminal? Are you a pedophile?
You not getting in.
You not knock, knock your ass not getting in.
Excuse me, you not. I don't know nothing about you.
The young lady. Say a background check.
Who are these people? Where do these people come from?
Why would you bring them here?
And why would you push 'em on the black community?
The most part of all,
we are in a cast system here
and at the bottom of this cash system, black people,
I'm not talking about in you.
I'm talking about right here.
And you got audacity, you black ones.
I'm talking to the audacity
to bring in a illegal immigrant.
Why would you do this?
Sell out and your mama house in
Yes, I said it because that's the way you act.
It's something wrong here. It's something evil here.
It's something corrupt here. What is it Mr. Blackmore?
All these people here are Democrat.
All of them are Democrat. Well over in China.
They got a one party too in Chicago. They do too.
Yes. The most corrupt city in the United States.
The most racist city in the United States. Who said that?
Dr. King. Dr. King.
What about what, what is your criteria for corruption?
Burke and all of 'em get indicted.
Stealing and, and just terrible here.
And these young people are coming here
and they're, they're looking at me
and they're looking at you.
Now. You all make y'all opinion.
It's something evil here. Something corrupt here.
Something un-American here.
You gonna bring in the illegals when they wait
across the Rio Grand.
They're not waiting across to help black people.
They are selfish people.
And we, black people gotta be selfish.
Self preservation is the first law of nature.
And that preacher is talking about loving everybody.
Black people love you. Love you.
Thank you very much for your comments.
Our ne our next speaker is Joanna Galen.
Thank you Ms. Thank you Mr. Blakemore.
We are moving on to our next speaker. Thank you. Please
Hi to everyone. My
name is Juanna Gallan. I'm from, uh, G Park Neighborhood.
I'm here to say to all representatives, you are the one
who put us in this issue.
And we are the Pac Starers, the, the, the, the taxpayers.
We are the ones who put you there.
So the less you can do is do your job
and bring us our safety back.
And I have the right to say in Spanish as well.
And I will cage park.
We want our safety back. It is not fair for our kids.
It's not fair for our elders.
It's not safe for our special kids needs.
You take the field house from us
and our neighborhood is trash.
Now I dare you to walk by there at night
and I promise you, you will not like it
and you will not be back there.
The system is failing us.
We are the ones who put you there
and we are the ones who can take you back the power.
Uh, that's all.
Thank you. Thank you very much.
Our next speaker is Joseph Michael Chopin.
Hello, how are you? Good. Good morning. Good morning.
Uh, my name is Joseph Chopin.
Uh, I have just two things to say.
I came to this city maybe 10 years ago, almost.
And I came to produce a movie about Harold Washington.
Um, I went through C space.
I went through all the investors.
I went through most of the people in the city council,
even the mayors and the governors, and went to the dinners.
And I realized that there is a, there, there's a,
there's a, there's an issue with financing in this city.
There's an issue with financing young
entrepreneurs in this city.
And I, I, I, I, young, young,
black entrepreneurs in the city.
Yeah, but dark, dark skinned, black entrepreneurs with
like curly hair and k***y hair.
It's not, it's not light skinned people or, or white people.
It's always gonna be dark, dark, dark people
with curly hair that have the issue.
The only person on this council that I can recognize
that helped me get to the mayor was Lamont Robinson.
Now I'm just gonna say, because I saw him in the corner
here, so that, I just want
to make sure I, I put that out there.
But I found myself in Africa asking
young people and, and,
and entrepreneurs, how do you get money in America?
How do you get money for your project in America without
going to through some grant program
where somebody's stealing money
or somebody's taking something from somebody else,
or somebody doesn't like somebody else,
or somebody is trying to get the money
for their community and their roads.
So I think that the issue is, is that black people don't.
That we are going to, we're going
to keep coming here and complaining.
We're going to, but now it's just about if you are going
to listen, are you really going to listen to us?
'cause there's a lot of young people who, who want money.
A lot of young people who want opportunity
and they'll find it in other places.
You can see them flying other
places to, to different places.
And I'm, I'm imploring all young black people here today.
Africa is your friend.
You do not, don't be afraid of Africa. Don't be afraid.
You, if if they don't give it to you here, get your business
High Up so that you can go out there
and ask other people for money.
Because obviously they're, they don't have any money.
Yes, I do. Yeah. Yeah.
And for, for certain people, they do.
For certain people, they do.
For certain people they have money,
but for others they do not.
If you are black, if you have African descent,
there's money for you.
There's opportunities for you in other places.
Sell here, live there, sell here, live there.
They don't, obviously there's an issue.
Sell here, live there.
I want to, I'm, I'm saying it with all my heart
because there's, there's, you know,
it doesn't make any sense
how excellence can come right in your face.
And you say, you know what? We don't have money for that.
It's sad.
Thank you. Thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker is Dallas Trent.
Our next speaker is Natasha Gray.
Good morning. Good morning.
I wanna start off by saying it's nice
to see the young people here.
All right, I have a heart, okay? I do have a heart.
But what I do not appreciate is, uh, your issue with us
and our need for self preservation.
Okay? This country has not made it, uh, made, made clean
with us as African Americans here.
We should not give them a pass on, uh,
what happens with us here.
Okay? You appointed a deputy mayor of immigration
because we have a imi uh, a refugee immigrant crisis.
Crisis. You've been having a crisis in the city.
Where's our deputy mayor?
A bunch of bole sitting here, okay?
A bunch of bole sitting here.
And Vasquez, you are an alderman.
When have you stood with your people out there protesting?
I saw you two Saturdays ago at Prisco Park at 4:30 PM
Why you find the strength to protest with them
even after you give these people work permits?
Okay? You need to be honest with them.
It is highly expensive to live here in Chicago.
They will be an additional burden on the welfare system.
Welfare system. We don't need that.
How many schools did you all close?
You got over 5,000 of their children in the schools.
You didn't build any new schools, But you want us
to focus on giving these teachers extra money.
This is you guys' future, okay?
I don't see how, and I hate to play the race card,
but the government has given us no other choice
but to play the race card
and stop asking these people
for anything you're supposed to be demanding.
Okay? But you know what?
Once they done using you to lead us the slaughter,
they're gonna put you in the grinder next.
That's how it always happens.
And don't play on our emotions with Harold Washington, okay?
Because he did do a great thing.
But what you did in March 23,
that was the slap in the face to all Americans,
not just black Americans, okay?
The reason why I bring us up is
because we are in a national crisis, okay?
But when anything is of of scarcity,
they take from us first.
That's why we are in here.
So loud screaming in your ear every week about our issues.
Most of our time has already come,
but we have to fight for our kids
because they go the ones you're
gonna have to worry about in a minute.
Thank you. Thank you very much for your comments.
Our next speaker is Michael Peters.
Our next speaker is Reuben Castro.
Uh, good morning everyone. Good morning, mayor. Morning.
Uh, my name is Reuben Castro.
I am from the Gage Park neighborhood.
Um, a little bit about me. I am, um,
born and raised in Chicago.
I am a CPS alumni from kindergarten all the way
to senior in high school.
Um, I graduated at one of the highest dropout rates.
At the time, it was 50% dropout rate.
Um, and I graduated
with an accounting degree from Roosevelt University.
And I also worked for large organizations,
fortune 500 companies.
And, um, I would say I'm an example of the city of Chicago.
With that being said, I'm here to represent my community.
Gage Park. Um, gage Park is going
through a crisis right now, um, ever since the migrant,
and I'll, before I even say that too, I wanna first
by saying that we, gage Park is not anti-immigrant.
We have documented
and undocumented people living in our neighborhoods.
Um, ever since the migrants started
to move in our field house, we started
to see an increase in gang, in, in, in violence, in, um,
as a matter of fact, there was a, a gang violence
because someone got killed on 55th in Western
in front of the field house.
And so a lot of people suspected that it was gang related.
Um, people do not feel safe even going to the park anymore.
Um, we have seen an increase in alcohol use,
drug use cards being broken into, and only that.
But people are also bringing into garage doors.
Someone seeking asylum doesn't do that.
When my family came here,
my family benefited from the Reagan administration, uh,
from, uh, during that timeframe, that type
of immigrant people came here to work.
They came here to build, and they came here to respect.
We, the people that are moving in here
now are not respecting us.
They're not respecting our neighborhood.
They're littering everywhere. People don't feel safe.
And I'm also very disappointed in re Vasquez
and Carla Ramirez.
Rosa, for some weird reason.
You all are getting media time, yet,
we literally had a press conference on
Sunday talking about this.
Yet for some weird reason, the media chose
to pick Andrea Vasques side and not our side.
And that's why we're here. Ju.
Uh, just to let you know, as you all know,
that the Democratic National Convention is gonna
be happening in November. Just for
A second, Sir, and just Let, hold
on. Hold on.
Stop his time.
Continue.
Um, just let you note
that the Democratic National Convention is gonna be here in
November, and there is a growing number
of people in the Hispanic community
that will not be voting the same way as they did before.
If we do not in August, thank you in August.
Um, if we do not get issues resolved,
people will not be voting how they used to before.
And this is for everybody here.
Everybody here, everyone should be trembling right now
because there is a movement happening
that people will not be voting the same way.
Thank you very much.
Thank you very much for your comments, your Honor.
There are no further speakers who have timely signed up
for the public comment period. Thank
You very much. This
concludes our public speaking portion of the meeting
chair recognizes Vice Mayor Alderman Burnett.
Thank you very much, Mr. President.
First of all, I want to thank you for the opportunity
to speak and to honor some superstar champions from the
West Elementary School.
Let's get him a round applause.
I know, I know because they look taller than me.
You think they're in high school, but these are seven
and eighth graders, and this is the first time in the
history of Chicago
that Skinner West has won the championship.
And this weekend they're gonna go.
This weekend they're gonna play for the state championship.
So let's cheer them on. Guys. Congratulations.
Thank you. With further leave, the chair recognizes
Chairwoman Harris.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today.
I have two groups with me here today, uh,
that I wanna acknowledge the lovely ladies of the,
uh, ladies of Virtue.
And they're all about love and mentorship
and supporting young African American women
that we acknowledge them today.
Please, uh, they could all stand.
And I wanna thank them
for everything they do for young women.
Uh, and their mentorship also today
with us is Harold Washington Elementary School, uh, under,
and they're here with Preston for Peace.
And if anybody knows that Aaliyah Preston was a officer
who was shot down in the eighth ward in front of her home
and her mother is here today, Dionne Moon,
who has led a mentorship program, uh, for young, uh,
African American children.
And I like to say thank you for Preston for peace
and changing the lives of young people.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you
So much.
Of course. Alright. Uh, leave is still granted.
The chair recognizes Chairwoman Dow.
Yes, Mr. President, I wanted to just thank, uh,
alderman Harris for recognizing the Ladies of Virtue.
They're special to me as well.
Um, they have done a lot of work, uh,
in my ward on the south side of the city, taking care
of young girls, showing them leadership, uh, training
and what to look for in their career
doing service pro projects across the city of Chicago.
I'm glad to see them recognized here today. Thank you.
Thank you very much. Alderwoman Dow.
Thank you all again for being here.
Chair recognizes for more leave, uh, alderman Moore.
Thank you so much. Um, Mr.
President, um, I too stand in support of this honor,
uh, to ladies of Virtue.
Um, I saw it firsthand. Excuse
Me, alderman, just for a second.
Thank you. Alderman Moore.
Thank you, Mr. President. Welcome.
And, um, I saw it firsthand.
Um, my niece, when my sister was alive, um, had her part
of Ladies of Virtue, Diane Tompkin.
And, um, just turned out to be a fine lady.
And I'm so proud of her for the work that Ladies
of Virtue did, um, with her.
I also wanna recognize, I wanna recognize, um, someone
that I've known for many years, um, Debbie Gales,
Earl Debbie Standup.
She's not only
is she a part of this group,
but you talking about one of the best voices that come out
of Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church.
Um, if you want somebody to sing, that's,
that's who you wanna pull.
So love you all so much
and thank you all so much
for your service, for our
young ladies. God bless. Thank you.
Alderman Moore, chair recognizes
Alderman Curtis just wanna
Be, uh, recognized for quorum this morning.
Please add Alderman Curtis to the quorum.
Alderman Mosley wishes to be added to the quorum as well.
Are there any other Als that wish to be recorded?
It's present part of the quorum. Very well.
Thank you for all those acknowledgements from
all of those als.
Um, so thank you again, alderman Mitchell, uh,
for our temporary suspension.
Mr. President, I move for the temporary suspension
of the rules for the immediate consideration
of the resolution,
acknowledging the students from Skinner West Elementary.
We, we just did leave for that.
So this is just suspending suspension of rules.
So again, uh, what you are calling for Alderman Mitchell,
is you have moved to temporary suspend the rules
for the immediate consideration of the resolution.
That is recognizing, um, I believe one of the most, uh,
dynamic recognitions,
and that's Women Women's History Month hearing no
objections, so ordered in the interest
of respecting people's time.
Uh, we will forego the reading of the resolution.
We'll go straight to remarks.
Are there any orders that wish to speak to the resolution?
Recognizing the incredible contributions of women
Chair recognizes Alderman Moore,
and then the following Alderwoman lead.
Thank you. That that's easy for, for without a woman,
none of us would be here, right.
And so, um, alderman
Moore, I don't think your mic is on just a second.
That's Alderman Moore. 17. Very good, please.
Thank you. Um, Could you start over again?
That first part was important. Got it.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Uh, I said it was easy to stand up quick because,
or without a woman, none of us would be here.
And, uh, first always giving first,
always giving honor to the woman who I love so much.
And that's my mother who's, uh, in rehab right now.
And I'm asking people to continue to pray for her
as she overcome a, um, surgery.
But all the women
that are just doing great things in the 17th Ward,
I tell you, I recognize them
and this woman, hi, women history a month.
Because when you get strong women to stand with you,
you get children to stand with you, you get fathers to stand
with you, and you begin
to make a difference in your community.
And those women in the 17th Ward especially,
are making a difference as well as I'm sure other women are,
um, throughout the city of Chicago.
So I just stand and rise in, in support of this resolution
to honor the women of the 17th Ward. Thank you.
Very good. Thank you very much.
Chair recognizes all the women leave.
Thank you, Mr. President.
And good morning to the body
and the, to the women who have joined us in the box today,
um, as a, as the first Chinese American to represent,
uh, the on the City council, the first woman
to ever represent the 11th Ward of Chicago
and the first Asian American woman on the Council.
Um, it gives me great pride to stand here, um,
and acknowledge all of you who are here in the box
and all of my colleagues, the women in this room, um,
who are helping to run this city to every, um, woman
who works for the city of Chicago in the background, um,
who are everyday unsung heroes, uh, to our teachers,
to all of the women in my life, my mother, um,
and many of my foremothers in the Chinese American
community, uh, including the late Bernie Wong, uh,
who is the founder of the Chinese American Service League,
who contributed so much to the Asian American community,
but also to social services, um, across this city.
As Castle today is one of the,
the largest social service agencies, uh,
in the Midwestern region, serving much more than the
Asian American community.
Um, I think it's fitting on today,
celebrating Women's History Month, um, that I get
to sit next to all of these incredible women
who every day are representing their own communities
and making a difference, um, and,
and moving the needle every day, right?
And by the way, taking care of everybody else around us,
to all the mothers that are here in the room as well.
All of the double duties that we do,
whether they're your birth children or not, um,
because we know we've got grandmothers, aunties, blood,
or not, um, that are helping to raise children
and to help keep our city safe.
So together, thank you.
Um, together we will continue to do that.
And I think my ask to everybody is
that we honor those women, we recognize them, um, and,
and to my two sons.
Um, please be grateful every day for the women in your life.
Thank you very much, everybody. Thank you
All.
Thank you. Are there any other elders that wish
to speak to this resolution?
Chair recognizes Alderman Raymond Lopez.
Good morning and thank you Mr.
President, members of the city council.
I too rise in support of recognizing, uh, this resolution
and more specifically recognizing all that women do
to make society happen
and the strong women in our communities,
not just the 15th ward, but the entire city of Chicago.
I would be remiss if I didn't also recognize one of the
women who is leading the charge to connect
veterans here in the city of Chicago.
Many of you have known her through the Vet Connects program
that we brought to you with the va,
but it is Ms. Elizabeth Soto, who is standing behind me,
a US Army veteran, first female superintendent
of the Veterans Affairs Commission of
Cook County as well.
I think Mr.
President, one of the things that we can all agree on is
that we have to show our mothers, our sisters, our wives,
our neighbors, much more love than we do.
I think that was one of the missed opportunities
as we were coming out of Covid.
The lack of support that we gave to women in particular
with regards to a myriad of things.
And I know Mr. President, that our faith tells us that it is
with our mothers, that our hearts belong.
So I want to take a moment, if I may,
and just commend all of us to take
a moment of silence if we can.
My, for the, for the women who've been
so integral in our lives that we have lost, who aren't able
to see us where we are today personally,
as a product of a divorced family who was basically raised
by his grandmother, I could tell you how beneficial a strong
woman can be to creating character in an individual.
All of us, I'm sure, have that person in their lives
who's no longer with us.
Uh, and I would just like to take a moment to recognize them
as well, uh, in this time.
Thank you.
Thank you, Mr. P. Thank you all.
Are there any other elders that wish
to speak to this resolution?
Chair recognizes Alderman. Bill Conway.
Thank you. Thank you. Uh, Mr. President.
Uh, I'd actually like to add another, uh, woman
that we should recognize something that is an inspiration
to, uh, to all of us and someone who is a, a mentor
and friend to me as her vice chair.
Uh, and that is of course, the first woman chair
of the finance committee.
And that is our friend and colleague Pat Doll here. So
Let's give her a
Thank you Mr. President.
Thank you very much. The chair rec,
the chair recognizes Alderman LaSpada.
Thank you so much. Uh, Mr.
President, glad to stand in support of this resolution
because I, I will say truly whatever I know
of strength and of courage and of tenacity
and persistence, I know from the women in my life.
And so I'm grateful for all of them.
Some of them are in Congress now.
Some of them are commissioners, some
of them are in this box.
I will say it's a really good look on this row up here.
I, I remember this, this row from a couple years ago,
and it's a really good look.
Um, but I will share one quote that I thought
of when I was sitting here that is, it's too real
to me too often from Margaret Edward when she said,
men are afraid that women will laugh at them.
Women are afraid that men will kill them.
And that's too true in this
city every day.
And it doesn't have to be.
And we have the power to change that through our values
and our work and our policies and our investments,
and couldn't let the moment pass without saying
that. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you, alderman.
Before we close out, are there any other alders that wish
to speak to the chair?
Recognizes Alderman Lamont Robinson.
Mayor, uh, thank you very much.
I also rise in support of this resolution.
Um, alderman Conway, still a little bit of my thunder.
Uh, we recognize history maker, uh, chair
person dow, uh, this morning.
Um, and I want to thank you, uh, for
that, a great appointment.
But I also wanna recognize the 18 women, uh,
and this chamber, uh, that really make our city proud.
And I want to thank all of them because we need you.
Uh, and I also just want to say thank you,
and I think it's really in this moment, mayor, we need
to be able to recognize them
and again, say thank you for their steadfastness
to the residents of the city
of Chicago. So, thank you members.
Thank you. Chair recognizes Alder woman.
Oh, you're not finished. Not finished. I'm sorry. Okay.
We, we'll bring the thunder then. Alderman.
Thank you. I would also, uh, like to recognize
our city clerk, uh,
and the hard work that she does
for the residents of the city of Chicago.
Uh, thank you so very much.
Uh, and Mayor, lastly, uh, another appointment
of yours and our corporate council.
Um, she has an extremely tough job at the city of Chicago
and I want to commend you again, uh, for that appointment.
And, uh, her do job and diligence in the city of Chicago.
Thank you so very, very much.
Oh, that's how you bring the thunder. Yes, you're welcome.
Chair recognizes all the women from the west side
of the city of Chicago, all the women MITs.
Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
I stand in support of this resolution
and want to make sure we highlight, um,
all the womens who are working in our office, our staff, uh,
who has to, uh, serve our constituents every day.
But I also wanna mention that for the womens who
are struggling, those womens
who have little children that are
struggling just to provide for their families,
our senior citizen who have paved the way
for us today, including, um,
seniors from years ago, your grandparents,
your great-grandparents.
The reason why we are here today, I want to thank them
for their service and what they have contributed to society.
Uh, Mr. Mayor, we have, um, I wanna thank all of the
women's who are fighting to keep their homes
right now out there in 37.
Ward, I hate to tell you,
we are still struggling with the flood.
And, uh, just yesterday as I went to vote, I had one
to come to me and says they couldn't get any help
and they're forced to move out of the house
because the mold.
And we are still working on that issue.
And I just want them to know
that they're not forgotten about.
If nothing, uh, we, I have not forgotten about them.
And I will not let anyone else in government forget about
the residents of the 37th Ward who are still battling
suffering from the mold.
That has really exacerbated by now in the homes.
And we are still looking for help in trying to
for those residents. Thank you, Ms. Mayor.
Thank you very much. Chair recognizes Alderman Rodriguez.
So President, uh, I like to take this moment to, um,
you know, say that I was very touched
by the 15th word alderman's comments.
And I want to thank him for those comments
'cause they touched me and made me think about my loved ones
who are no longer with us here today.
And I bet many
of my colleagues here today also agree with that sentiment.
I also wanna, uh, uh, recognize, uh, the chairwoman
of the Black Caucus, uh, Stephanie Coleman
for your leadership and the first
and the first Latina chair of the Latino Caucus,
Rosa Rodriguez Sanchez, both of you.
And Ronald Applause for her as well.
Both of you leading with a lot of dignity,
irrespective caucuses
and embodying much of what this resolution is all about.
Women, uh, who are impacting our lives at every level,
but in this able body, um, leading caucuses
that are very influential, powerful.
And your leadership is much recognized both of you.
So, uh, just wanted
to raise my voice in recognition of this resolution as well.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank
You. The chair
recognizes Alder Vazquez.
Thank You, Mr. Chair. Um, I also rise, uh, in support
of this resolution here on Women's History Month.
Um, I, in, in my time here in leadership,
have not seen anybody work harder than the women
that work in the city government, that work at our offices,
that work in staff, and in the leadership here.
And I want to thank all of you all
for the leadership you all show us every day.
Um, I believe if I'm correct, every caucus
in city government is led by a woman.
And so I also want to thank Maria, our co-chair
of Progressive Caucus, uh,
and everyone else for all the work that they do.
Um, and make sure that you all hold us accountable so
that we write legislation.
We're also showing that support,
so it's not just about us giving us speeches here.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank
You. Are
there any other alders that wish to speak to this?
Okay, the chair recognizes Alder Mana Howorth.
Thank you Mr. President.
I also want to stand in recognition of this resolution
and also, um, to those who are in the box today, uh,
for your, um, for your work to uplift women every day,
especially those who are really suffering in silence
because of domestic and, uh, gender-based violence.
Um, I thank you.
Um, and to those
who are suffering in silence right now, we see you.
We love you and, uh, you are valued.
So thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you very much. The chair recognizes
Alder Woman Silverstein.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too rise in support of this resolution.
As a proud woman, I am eternally grateful
to the trailblazing women of the past to set the course
for equality for the people of all genders.
I would like to thank my own mother for setting an example
of self-confidence and pride.
And I hope that I'm able
to set a similar example for my daughters.
Serving on the city council is a singular honor,
and I am proud that our council is more diverse
and more representative of the city
of Chicago than ever before.
Women's rights are under attack across the nation,
which is why it is so important for us to stand up
and recognize the rights of women to pick their own careers,
to decide their own healthcare,
and to have control over their own bodies.
We also need to recognize
that women's rights are being violated around the world.
The international community may not speak out about the
Israeli women who were sexually assaulted on October 7th,
but I won't remain silent.
While Jewish women or any women are subject to rape
and mutilation, the impact
of conflict false disproportionately on women
and children together let us send a clear message
that the international community cannot stand idly by.
While women are deprived of their basic rights
and freedoms, we need to speak out for women everywhere,
be they Israeli hostages
and Gaza, Palestinian women oppressed by Hamas
refugees in Sudan or civilians in Ukraine.
I am honoring Women's History Month in honoring
women's history month.
Let us not only celebrate the achievements of the past,
but also recommit ourselves to the ongoing struggle
for gender equality and justice.
Together we can build a future where all women are treated
with the respect and dignity they deserve. Thank you.
Thank you. Are there any other elders that wish
to speak to this resolution?
Seeing no hands, I do would respectfully ask
that you all not shout out during this meeting.
Please. Thank you.
Thank you Sergeant Ed arms.
So thank you to this body
for acknowledging the first black chairwoman in the history
of the city of Chicago, and the first black woman
to be corporate counsel, black women.
Thank you. Thank you for recognizing them. We see you.
There are other individuals that we also see
that are here today that are in the box.
Thank you to Amanda and Brenda Char. Hope I got that right.
Said close enough. Stephanie, Stephanie, love Patterson.
Cheryl Miller, Mary Rosales,
Joyce Antes, Valencia Amed, thank you
to all the women who are in the box today.
Please acknowledge them and recognize them
and give 'em a nice round of applause.
Thank you. You may be seated. Just a few more words here.
Women have been on the front lines with some
of the biggest fights in the history of the, the world.
Whether it's seeking civil rights
or gender equality, labor rights, reproductive rights,
countless other causes.
Women have been on the front line challenging this country
to live up to its idea.
That's why I'm very proud to stand with you all today
as we celebrate the resilience, leadership,
and accomplishments and the enduring impact that women
in the past and the present
and the future have played on this tremendous city.
I will quote one woman.
People often ask us in many cases,
how do we stand the test of times?
And this very famous quote, when people asked
this powerful woman how she felt about the world,
and she said so eloquently, she said that great minds
discuss ideas
that average minds discuss events.
And then there are simple minds that discuss people.
That was the first lady of the world, Eleanor Roosevelt.
And so today our opportunity is, is to discuss ideas.
And let's not stand in the way of the power that women bring
to the discord as well as to the legislative efforts.
But let's not be small minded. Let's be like women.
Thank you all very much.
Alderman Mitchell, can I get a motion
for passage of this resolution?
Mr. President, I move passage in the omnibus hearing.
No objections. Sole order.
Alderman Mitchell, Mr.
President, I move that we return to the regular order
of business hearing no objections.
The chair recognizes Alderman Riley.
President, I just wanna be recorded
as present on today's quorum
Roll call. We
will please add Alderman Riley. Thank you.
The quorum roll call.
Okay. Just, uh, if it's okay, I'm gonna offer leave
to Alderwoman Lee to give a a, a recognition.
The chair recognizes Alderwoman Lee. Thank you,
Mr. President.
Um, today I'm, uh, introducing a resolution,
celebrating the contributions
of Clarity Partners on their 20
20th anniversary of their founding.
Uh, their founders, David Namon
and, uh, Ronnie Zeck are here
with us today in the, in the gallery.
If you wouldn't mind standing. Um,
clarity Partners has been in business thank you for,
for 20 years, um,
and also has served this city in many, many ways.
Um, they have been acknowledged seven times
by the Chicago Tribune, um, as a top workplace.
And th Rice named the best place to work
by Crane Chicago business
and honored twice as a fast 50 recipient of cranes
and acknowledged seven times as a Inc 5,000 recipient,
excuse me, recipient for its rapid growth as one
of America's fastest growing
companies right here in Chicago.
So I want to acknowledge their contributions to the City
of Chicago to being a great employer
and continuing to invest in our city.
Um, and to David as an Asian American leader.
Um, I look up to you.
Um, I appreciate all the support you've given
to our community, um, to investing in leadership
and investing in young people, um,
and having the vision to see not just what's important here
for our Asian American community but beyond.
So thank you very much and congratulations on this,
um, momentous occasion.
Thank you very much. Thank you again. All the women leave.
There was a motion to return to the regular order
of business hearing.
The chair recognizes Alderman Viegas.
I, I would be remiss if I didn't say
some kind words about Clarity Partners as well.
An IT firm that's headquartered in Chicago
and was given an opportunity 20 years ago
and here they are one of the fastest
growing companies in the city.
Um, this is exactly
how the Minority Business enterprise program is supposed
to work, where you give a small company an opportunity
and then now they're one
of the larger employers in the IT
space in the city of Chicago.
So Congratulations on 20 years
and cheers to another 20 years.
Thank you Mr. President. Well,
Thank you very much.
Ultimate Lamont Robinson also wishes to speak.
Chair recognizes
Mr. Mayor. Thank you very
much. You're welcome.
I rise to honor the late commissioner Clarence Wood,
who headed the Chicago Commission on Human Relations.
The commissioner, uh,
was very diligent in making sure
that he brought together all communities in the city
of Chicago and one particular community, the
LGBTQ plus community.
He protected that community with his role as the Chicago
Commission on Human Relations.
He also was the founding member of the collo, the coalition
for, excuse me, for American, for African American leaders.
And again, I just want this body to take a moment
to recognize, uh, the late commissioner for the work
that he did for the residents of the City of Chicago. Thank
You very much. Thank you
very much Alderman.
Are there any other orders that wish to speak
before we return to the regular order of business?
See in other hands, there's been a Moses return
to the regular order of business hearing no objections.
Sole ordered communications
Communications from his honor, the mayor
to the Honorable City Council of City Chicago.
Ladies and gentlemen, request the Commissioner on housing.
I transmit here with an ordinance authorizing the issuance
of tax exempt bonds to the development
of 52 units of affordable housing.
Your favorable consideration,
this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly. Your Brandon Johnson
mayor referred the Committee on finance.
Ladies and gentlemen,
request a commissioner Housing I transmit here
with an ordinance authorized an issuance of TIF funds
for the Ogden Wash,
A two residential project or payable consideration.
This ordinance we appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson,
mayor per the Committee on Finance.
Ladies and gentlemen, the commissioner
of housing I transmit here
with an ordinance authorized an issuance
of financial assistance for home.
Keep LLC to acquire three buildings
for affordable housing purposes.
Bail consideration of this ordinance will
be appreciated very truly years.
Brandon Johnson, mayor Board the Committee on Finance.
Ladies and gentlemen, request the
Commissioner of Planning and Development.
I transmit here with an ordinance authorizing the execution
of an amended intergovernmental agreement.
The Chicago Park District to provide TIF funds
for improvements at Park 5 9 8 bail consideration.
The ordinance be appreciated. Very true.
Yours, Brandon Johnson, mayor for the Committee on Finance.
Ladies and gentlemen, request the
Commissioner of Planning and Development.
I transmit here with an ordinance authorizing an amended
redevelopment agreement with NP Avenue
OLLC providing TIFF funds for improvements at Commerce Park.
Very considerations ordinance will be appreciated.
Very true. Yours, Brandon Johnson, mayor
for the Committee on House or Committee on Finance.
Ladies and gentlemen, request the commissioning of housing,
uh, commissioner Pal transmit here
with an ordinance authorized an execution of a loan.
Restructuring structuring agreement with Warren Ashland,
LLP, your favor, consideration ordinance to be appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson,
mayor Further the Committee on Finance.
Ladies and gentlemen, request the budget director transmit a
fund 9 25 Amendment your
favor, consideration this ordinance.
Will be appreciated. Very truly yours,
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and Government Operations.
Ladies and gentlemen, request of commissioner Planning
and Development Technology Innovation.
I transmit here with an ordinance authorizing execution
of service agreements with data made LLC
favor consideration of this ordinance.
We appreciate very truly years.
Brandon Johnson, mayor for the Committee on
Contracting Oversight and equity.
Ladies and gentlemen, request the commissioner Planning
and Development I trans here
with ordinance authorizing renewed class six B tax incentive
for a property located at 4,900 to 49 40 West Grand Avenue.
Favor of consideration of this ordinance be appreciated.
Very truly years. Brandon Johnson, mayor
for the C on economic capital
and technology development Ladies
and jumped request of commissioner planning
and development I transmit here
with an ordinance authorizing
and negotiated sale city owned property located at 47 41
South Indiana Avenue.
Failing consideration should this ordinance be appreciated.
Very two years. Brandon Johnson, mayor
for the Committee on Housing and Real Estate Ladies
and jumped request to the Commissioner
of Fleet and Facility Management.
I transferred here with an ordinance, authorize an execution
of renewed lease agreement with
Chicago Children's Advocacy Center.
Be consideration this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson, mayor.
Further the Committee on Housing and Real Estate.
Ladies and gentlemen, request of Commissioner
of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.
I transit her with an ordinance amending the municipal code
regarding the licensing operation
of shared scooter businesses.
Your favor of consideration
this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson,
mayor Further the committee on
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Ladies and gentlemen, request the superintendent, police
and corporate counsel I transmit here with an ordinance
regarding DNC related procedures.
We able to consider consideration this ordinance.
We appreciated very two years.
Brandon Johnson May are further the Committee on Public
Safety Ladies
and gentlemen, request the
Commissioner of Planning and Development.
I ate her with an ordinance authorizing the expenditure
of open space impact fees
for environmental cleanup costs at 24 20
North Sacramento Avenue.
Favorable consideration this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very two years. Brandon Johnson,
mayor per the committee on special
events cultural affairs and Recreation.
Ladies and gentlemen, request the commission
of Transportation and transmit here at the ordinance
or authorizing a right of way acquisition
for the 47th Ashton.
Court Improvement Section two project.
Your favorable consideration this
ordinance will be appreciated.
Very true. Yours, Brandon Johnson,
mayor referred the Committee on
transportation in a public way.
Ladies and gentlemen, I have appointed Nick Lucius,
the chief information officer.
Your favorite concession in this ordinance be appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson, mayor
for the Committee on Economic
Capital and Technology Development.
Ladies and gentlemen, I have appointed Lynn Head Smith
that's commissioner of uh,
cultural Affairs and Special Events.
Your favorable consideration
this appointment will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson referred
to the Committee on Special Events
Cultural Affairs and Recreation.
Ladies and gentlemen, I have appointed Marlene Hopkins
as the commissioner of buildings.
Favorable consideration
this appointment will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, mayor referred the committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
Ladies, ladies and gentlemen, I have appointed Michael Ed
as member of the Chicago Transit Board for a term,
a term effectively meaning lie expiring September 1st, 2028
to succeed Johnny L. Miller whose term is expired.
Gabriel. Consideration of this ordinance
of this appointment will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, mayor referred
to the C Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Ladies and gentlemen, I transmit here with appointments
to various special service areas
for favorable consideration should these
appointments will be appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson,
mayor referred the Committee on Economic Capital
and Technology Development.
Ladies and gentlemen, I transit here with appointments
to the Chicago Park District Board.
Your favorable consideration appointments be appreciated.
Very truly yours, Brandon Johnson,
mayor referred the committee on special
events Cultural Affairs and Recreation.
I city clerk Anna Valencia hereby informed the city council
of the following documents were filed in my office relating
to the respective subjects designated as follows,
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of a capital improvement tax Levy Fiscal Year 2024 offer off
officer of Office of Inspector General's advisory
concerning city's complaint based approach
of providing services Office
of Inspector General's follow up to audit report
concerning Department of Family Support Services,
strategic contracting and civilian Office
of Police Accountability annual year 2023 report
I City Clerk Valencia also informed the city council
that all those matters were considered by the city council.
Regular meeting held on February 15th, 2024, which required
by statute to be published in a book or pamphlet form
or in one or more newspapers were published in a pamphlet
form on March 20th, 24.
By being printed in full text
and printed pamphlet pop copies
of the journal proceedings in City Council City Chicago
I City Clerk Lencia also informed the city council
that all those matters, which were considered
by the city council at the regular meeting held on
February 21st, 2024, which were required by statute
to be published in book or pamphlet form or in one
or more newspapers or published in pamphlet form on
March 20th, 2024 by being printed in full text
and printed pamphlet, copies of the journal proceedings
as the Council City of Chicago
IC Clerk Valencia also transmit here
with the following miscellaneous communications reports
requiring city council action, the zoning reclassification
of particular areas which are referred
to Committee on zoning landmarks
and building standards claims against the city of Chicago,
which referred to Committee on Finance recommendation
by the Commissioner of Chicago Landmarks for designation
of Apollo's 2020 8 75 West Star M Road
as a Chicago Landmark, which referred
to the Committee on Zoning landmarks
and building standards Correction
of December 13th, 2023 City Council during proceedings,
which referred to the Committee on Committee and Rules.
Your Honor, that concludes the reports
and communications from the mayor and other city officers
Very well. Thank you very much.
Um, we are now moving
to our committee reports
and to start our committee reports.
The chair recognizes finance chairperson dow,
Uh, Mr. President
and members of the city council reporting
for the City Council's Committee on Finance,
which held a committee meeting on March 18th, 2024.
The following items received a due pass
recommendation from the committee.
Item number one is an ordinance concerning the execution
of a loan restructuring agreement
with Halstead Limited partnership for the property at 3,600
through 36 16 North Halstead in the 44th Ward.
Mr. President, unless someone wishes to speak on this item,
I move the passage of this item by a roll call vote.
Thank you very much again.
Members, please use your EVO application
to record your vote at this time.
The voting is now open. The voting is now open.
Please use your e device
and raise your hand if you have any issues.
The voting is now open.
All right. I will now call on those
who have not submitted their votes.
Um, we'll do remote Alderman Hopkins,
alderman Hopkins.
You there?
Alderman Hopkins? Uh, alderman Hopkins. Vote a.
All right. Alderman Hopkins is a yes.
Nine Alderwoman Gutierrez
Alderman Gutierrez is a yes.
Alderman David Moore. Alderman Moore is a yes.
Alderman Curtis.
Alderman Curtis is a yes.
Alderman Cardona
not in chambers.
Alder woman Rodriguez Sanchez Virtual Aye.
All right.
Alderman Rodriguez Sanchez
and aye And Alderwoman
Silverstein Aye.
Alright. Alderwoman Silverstein is an aye has all voted.
That has wished. All right. The voting is now closed.
Thank you. There are 48 yays, zero nays.
This matter is passed.
Alderman Mitchell, the mood to motion to reconsider Mr.
President. Motion to reconsider the vote.
All those in favor signify by saying Aye.
All those opposed say no. This motion fails.
Chair recognizes all Chairwoman Dow.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Item number two is a substitute ordinance
concerning the issuance of financial assistance
to the Earl School LLC
for the Charles Earl Apartments Project
at 1711 West 61st Street in the 15th Ward.
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
Hearing. No objections,
see no hands. So ordered.
Item number three is an ordinance concerning the execution
of a loan restructuring agreement
with Hollywood House Limited Partnership,
but the property located at 5,700 North Sheridan Road in
the 48th Ward.
I move passage to this item by the same motion
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered.
Item number four is an ordinance concerning the authority
to enter into and execute an intergovernmental agreement
with the Chicago Park District for the provision
of tax increment financing funds
for improvements at Bessemer Park
at 89 30 South Muskegon Avenue in the seventh Ward.
I move passage of this item by the same motion
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered.
Item number five is an ordinance concerning the amendment
to the intergovernmental agreement
with the Chicago Park District for the provision
of tax increment financing funds
for improvements at McQuain Park at 29 0 1 South Poplar
Avenue in the 11th ward.
I move passage of this item by the same motion hearing.
No objection. So ordered
Item number six is an ordinance
concerning the First Amendment
to the intergovernmental agreement
with the Chicago Park District for the provision
of tax increment financing funds for the construction
of Park 5 99 at 1623 West West
Edgewater Avenue in the 40th ward.
I move passage of this item by the same motion
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered
Item number seven is an ordinance concerning an amendment
to the redevelopment agreement with Portage Park Capital LLC
for the provision of tax increment financing funds
for the construction of the project
and related improvements at 36 57 North Central Avenue
in the 30th ward.
I move passage of this item by the same motion
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered
Item number eight is a substitute ordinance
concerning an amendment to the redevelopment agreement
with Chicago Cooperative for the provision
of tax increment financing funds for the rehabilitation
of the building and related improvements at 46 20 North
Broadway in the 46 Ward.
I move passage of this item by the same motion
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered.
Mr. President I take a moment.
I just want to say happy birthday
to our colleague Angela Clay since we're
talking about the 46th Ward.
Thank you. Happy birthday.
Item number nine
and 10 consists of orders of authorization for the payment
of various small claims against the city of Chicago
and denials of payments
of various small claims against the city of Chicago.
If there are no objections, I move the,
these items be placed for passage in the omnibus
Hearing none so ordered.
Item number 11 is the report of cases in which verdicts,
judgments or settlements were entered into for the month
of February, 2024.
This will be placed on file with the clerk.
Item number 12 is a proposed order
authorizing charitable solicitation
of the public way Tag day permit for Mr.
Accordia citywide on April 24th, 26th
and April 27th, 2024.
This will be placed on file with the clerk.
Item number 13
A I'm, I'm sorry.
Item Number 13 A is
an order authorizing corporation counsel to enter into
and execute a settlement order in the case of the estate
of Rashad Macintosh, deceased by Cynthia Lane,
administrator versus the city of Chicago in the amount
of $2.25 million.
I move passage of this item by the same motion
with the exception of Alderman Conway, alderman Quinn, OSHA
Spto, Riley Nugent
and Cardona, who all wish to be recorded as voting. No.
The chair recognizes Alderman
Napolitano the no as well, please.
Okay, please. Alright.
There's been a, there's a motion for a roll call. Vote
Uh, please. Madam Clerk.
Madam Clerk. Okay.
There is a roll call vote. The voting is now open.
The voting is now open. Please all submit your vote.
The voting is now open.
All right. I will now take a voice.
Vote for those who have not voted. Alderman Hopkins.
No. Alderman Hopkins is a no. Alderman David Moore.
Alderman Moore is a yes.
Alderman Cardona not present.
Alderwoman Rodriguez Sanchez
Aye.
Rodriguez Sanchez is a yes.
And Alderwoman Silverstein.
No. Silverstein is a no. All right.
The voting is now closed.
There are 33 yays. 15 nays. This motion passes.
Number 13 B is an order authorizing corporation counsel
to enter into and execute a settlement order in the case
of Rodriguez versus Gura et al in the amount
of $5.5 million.
I move passage of this item by the same motion
with the exception of Alderman Curtis
and Cardona who wish to be recorded as voting. No
Chair recognizes Alderman Napolitano.
Mr. President, I'd like to be recognized as a no as well.
The chair rec, there's a motion
for a roll call, Madam Clerk.
All right. The voting is now open. The voting is now open.
For all those please submit on your Eev device.
If you need help, raise your hand.
All right. I will now call for those who have not voted.
Alderman, uh, Hopkins? No.
Alderman Hopkins is a no.
Alderman Cardona
is not present.
Alderwoman Silverstein. I'm sorry.
All the woman al the woman. Rodriguez Sanchez. Aye.
Rodriguez Sanchez. An aye. Alderwoman Silverstein? Yes.
Alderwoman Silverstein is a yes.
All right. The voting is now closed.
Thank you. There are 36 yays. 12 nays.
This motion carries. Chair recognizes Chairwoman Dow.
Item number 13 C is an order
authorizing corporation counsel to enter into
and execute a settlement order in the case of Nathan Jones,
a minor by his guardian
and mother Erica Boyd versus City of Chicago
etal in the amount of $45 million, 20 million to be paid
by the city and 25 million to be paid
by the city's insurance.
I move passage of this item by the same motion
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered.
Mr. President, this concludes my report
from the Committee on Finance.
Thank you very much for our committee on budget
and Government operations.
The chair recognizes Chairperson Irvin.
Thank you, Mr. President. Members
Of the city council reported for the Committee on Budget
and Government Operations,
which held a meeting on March 20th.
The committee has a series of reports recommended
passage of the following items.
Item number one is the appointment of Julie Hernandez Tomlin
as the Commissioner of Fleet and Facility Management.
She's joined us in the box
and if anyone has any comments,
I reserve the right to close.
Thank you. Um, the appointment of Ms. Hernandez Tomlin.
Are there any elders that wish to speak to this item?
Chair recognizes Alderman Rodriguez.
Thank you, Mr. President,
and thank you for this nomination as well, uh,
and to the infinite wisdom of the committee
for unanimously supporting, um, a great Chicagoan, someone
who I'm proud to have known for some time now, uh,
who's worked for our great city, uh, throughout your career.
Um, and your excellence in government services is, um,
absolutely to be applauded.
I thank you for stepping up,
stepping in when it was called upon,
and I'm looking forward
to your continued leadership of our great city.
We need people like you at all levels of government,
and I'm glad we have you in this position.
So congratulations to you, Julie, your family.
Uh, it was great to meet your sister, uh,
in the back just recently.
And, uh, man, uh, uh, Mr.
President, congratulations on this wonderful appointment.
Happy to support, uh, you Julie in this endeavor.
Thank you very much. The chair recognizes
Alderman Napolitano.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too rise in support of this, uh, appointment commissioner.
Like I said in committee, I think I pretty much
said it, said it all.
Um, you got it right on this one, Mr. President.
It's great that you're putting a hard charge in Chicagoan
that always strives to get it right
and to make it better, make our city better.
Terrific appointment. Thank you very much, Mr.
President. Congratulations.
Thank you. Thank you very much. The chair recognizes
Alderman David Moore.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I definitely stand in support of this appointment.
Um, as I said in committee, uh,
it's when we talk about diversity and equity
and people looking like what Chicago's supposed
to look like, but also people who supposed to make sure
that they are, um, you know, giving back in equity,
making sure that they are,
uh, reaching out to the community.
Um, Judi Hernandez has been that person before.
Um, she was in a high position and, uh, she loved Chicago
and she served Chicago as a whole.
Well, I've seen that firsthand,
and that's a part of who their family are.
She's sitting there with my friend, her husband,
Andy Tomlin, who, who I appreciate for the service
that he has given, um, to this city.
And so I, I, I stand in support of you
and I look forward to working closely with you.
And as always, you know, anything I need to fight for you,
I mean, fight for you with, in terms
of getting any resources
to help you do your job,
you know, I'll be there. Thank you.
Thank you, alderman. The chair recognizes Alderman pdo.
Thank you, Mr. President. I too support this nomination.
Julie and her family have been long time friends of mine,
Northwest Sider, actually, Julie's, uh,
quite a bit younger than me, but she didn't grow up
too far away from where I grew up.
So her father's a long time friend.
Her husband used to be my chief of staff.
So wonderful Gail, wonderful family.
Glad you brought her back. Great move, Mr. President.
I 100% support it. Thank you very much.
Thank you very much. The chair
recognizes Alderman Gardner.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too stand and supporter this appointment, uh,
March's Women's History Month, as we mentioned today
where we stand and honor strong and smart women.
Um, commissioner Hernandez, you're exactly that.
Um, you are a great example
and inspiration to many women, predominantly Chicago women.
And, uh, I want to thank you for your service
to this city, Mr.
President. Uh, once again, I want
to commend you on an excellent appointment
and, uh, we are so proud to see Chicago people in Chicago,
from Chicago, uh, be awarded
with a leadership position position.
So thank you once again. Thank
You very much. The chair
recognizes Alderman Gilbert Viegas.
Thank you. Thank you, Mr. President.
I also, uh, stand to support this appointment.
Um, glad to see Ms. Hernandez Tomlin back in city
government where she belongs.
Uh, you know, oftentimes, uh, when appointments are made,
they're, they're looked at
as the expert looked at the ex
subject matter expert in that area.
And quite frankly, um,
Julie Hernandez Tomlin is, is an operator.
She understands how to get things done,
and we, I've always had a pleasure of working
with her closely and looking forward to supporting
what you do at two fm.
So, welcome back and congratulations.
Thank you, alderman. The chair recognizes Alderman,
Derek g Curtis.
Thank you for that. Uh, Mr.
President Derek g Curtis, I also, I also rise to,
um, commend you on, on this appointment, uh, Julia,
she, she's been great, uh, with City of Chicago.
Uh, done a lot of work, uh, with us before she left.
Great job. And, uh, I'm glad, we're glad to have you back.
Uh, we also see our distinguished, uh, uh,
water Department commissioner,
which you also, uh, brought back.
Mr. Mayor. He knows the work that she's done, work
with him together, and she's supporting him, her today.
And, uh, again, congratulations
and welcome back home. Thank you.
Thank you. Alderman Chair recognizes Alder Vasquez.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Um, I want to commend you on this appointment.
Uh, Julie, we missed you
and we're really glad to see you back.
Um, you know, a lot of times folks get appointed
and there are concerns about how long it might take
for somebody to get an understanding of how government needs
to move, how to get things done.
Since the day that first day I've been in office
where we've had to call you for help,
the execution has been top notch.
It's really great to see a woman in leadership
and a Latina at that.
And I want to thank you for that work.
Um, when we think about all the things we're gonna have
to talk about, about our fleets
and how we're supporting all the electrification of vehicles
and how we look at our buildings,
there's a lot of work to be done.
And I am more than confident that in your leadership,
we're gonna move this city forward.
So, I want to thank you so much, um, for everything,
and thank you again, Mr.
President for a great, great appointment. Thank
You. Thank you. The
chair recognizes Vice Mayor Burnett.
Thank you very much. Mr.
President, also rise in support of this appointment.
Uh, I commend you on this appointment.
This is a great appointment.
Speaking of, um, you know, honoring women today, uh,
just thinking about Julie's grandmother,
she come from a great lineage.
Uh, her grandmother was the first Latina
County commissioner in Cook County.
Uh, and she's also come from a, a long line
of public servants in the city of Chicago.
Her father right there, Mr. Hernandez, used to work
for the planning department.
Uh, Julie been working for the city from, uh,
as a youngster, working her way up in the ranks
and serving many commissioners
and helping people to get things done.
So it's only fitting. And I want to thank her
for taking the opportunity to come back, uh, to help us
to get things done here in the city of Chicago.
And I'd be remiss if I did not acknowledge her husband
who was a go-to guy, get things done, uh,
guy in the city of Chicago.
So, I mean, when you get Julie, Mr.
Mayor, you get a whole generation, several generations
of people who can help her
and support her, uh, with everything that she does.
So, congratulations on this appointment. Thank
You very much. The
chair recognizes Alder Ray Lopez.
Thank you again, Mr. President,
and again, good morning members of the city council.
Uh, I was hoping to be the first to bring up
the original commissioner,
but I see the Vice Mayor beat me to it.
But I know that you'd be very proud to see
where you are again.
And you have a strong ethic
that runs deep in your family, which are all a testament to
that, uh, even when they marry in.
Um, but I want to say this, that there are many challenges.
You know, this. And I think Mr.
President, you pick someone who we can all agree is up to
that task of setting order, uh, to the chaos
of dealing with an aging infrastructure, uh,
that was neglected, um, and put off and deferred.
You know, the time has come
and I think that you will execute it beautifully.
'cause I know your family will make sure
that you have the network to do so,
and that you have so many individuals who have worked
with you over the decades, um, to make that happen.
So, I wish you all the best. I'll keep it short.
I gave you no speech and budget
'cause I wanted you to get through so
you're not escaping today.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you. Before Alder, our chair closes.
Are there any other alders that wish to speak
to this appointment?
Seeing other hands, the chair recognizes Chairman Irvin.
Thank you, Mr. President.
And again, uh, commissioner, uh, welcome back.
Uh, still got a few minutes if you choose not to, uh, turn
around because the door will, will close.
But I, as I told you before, uh,
there are no unimportant parts of this city.
No unimportant departments in this city,
and fleeting facilities management,
while sometimes it's all often overlooked, uh, imagine us,
uh, moving without lights, moving without vehicles,
getting the work done to this city.
So, in fact, you are one of the pieces of the glue
that hold us all together.
So, um, as it been stated earlier, you have a lot of, uh,
meaningful work in front of you, uh, dealing with our,
our fleas, dealing with our facilities, the electrification,
uh, dealing with a lot of different, uh, issues
and challenges that we face here in our city.
But again, uh, welcome back
and we commend you on the work that you have done,
and we look forward to greater work from you in the future.
And with that, I move passage of this item
by the first favorable roll call vote
of the Committee on Finance
and the associated unsuccessful motion to
Reconsider hearing No objections.
So ordered. Congratulations.
That's what I want do.
Once you got medical from the work, get medical from
Chair recognizes Alderman Spaza.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I was wondering if I could have a moment
to suspend the rules for a very
important announcement today.
Okay, I, uh, sure. I believe that's in order.
It says a motion to suspend the rules.
Okay. Thank, thank you very much For
very important. This ought to be good.
It is really good. It's, it's even better than
Angela Clay's birthday.
There's a, there's a reason Deborah
Silverstein is not here today.
And I don't know if I, my colleagues know about it,
but she became a grandma for the first time. Oh
Yes. Its
a brand new, new grandma. So I just wanna make sure
everybody knows that Deborah's a grandma Now
Is, is there a motion to return back
to the regular order of business?
There's a motion. Thank you Mr. To order.
Been all in favor, signify saying aye. All right.
Back to the regular order of business.
The chair recognizes Chairman Irvin.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Actually, that is a birthday, so, uh, we'll work with that.
Item number two is a communication recommended proposed
ordinance concerning an annual appropriation ordinance.
Year 2024. Amendment within fund 9 2 5.
Make the same motion. If there is no objection,
Hearing none to order.
Uh, item number three is an amendment
of the municipal code chapter two dash 74,
adding section two dash seven four dash 0 7 5
to establish hiring preferences for residents
of socioeconomically disadvantaged
areas, or make the same motion.
If there is no objection, hearing
None so ordered.
Item number four is an amendment
of the municipal code chapter seven dash two eight,
adding section seven dash 2 8 4 4 5 To establish a
reward program from information leading to conviction
of finding of liability for illegal dumping,
I make the same motion that there is no objection,
Hearing none so ordered.
Item number five is an amendment to the municipal code
for section two dash 12 dash zero
to require city council advice
and consent for the appointment of the Department
of Public Health Commissioner, I make the same motion.
If there is no objection,
Hearing none so ordered.
Item number six, uh, will be held in committee.
Uh, item item number seven is a transfer
of funds within the fourth Ward Wage
and Automatic Allowance expense account
for account year 2024.
I make the same motion. If there is no objection,
Hearing none so ordered.
Item number eight is a transfer
of funds within the 26th Board wage allowance
and automatic expense account for year 2024.
I make the same objection. If there is no
Hearing none, I Make the same motion.
If there is no objection hearing,
No objection. So ordered.
Uh, Mr. President, that concludes my report.
Thank you very much for Committee on Aviation.
Our next committee, the chair recognizes chairman osha.
Thank you Mr. President
and members of the Chicago City Council reporting
for your Committee on Aviation,
which held a meeting on Tuesday, March 12th, 2024.
Committee has a series of reports
recommending passage of the following items.
Item number one, ordinance 2 0 2 4
dash 0 0 0 7 8 6 1.
This ordinance authorizes the execution
of a technical service agreement
with National Renewable Energy Laboratory.
Mr. President, I move passage to this item
by the first favorable roll call vote
of the Committee on Finance
and associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider
There. No objection.
So ordered
Item number two, substitute ordinance
2 0 2 2 1 2.
This ordinance approves the acquisition
of state owned property located at 5,400 West 63rd
Street, or used by Chicago Midway International Airport.
Mr. President, I make the same motion.
There's no objection. Hearing
None so ordered.
This concludes my report. Thank you.
Thank you. Next we have Committee on Committees and Rules.
The chair recognizes Chairwoman Harris.
Thank you Mr. President.
Reporting for your committee on committees
and rules, which meant Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 at 12:00 PM
The committee recommends passage of the following items.
Items number one through three are corrections
of the City Council Journal, journal of Proceedings
of November 7th, 2023, September 14th, 2023,
and November 15th, 2023.
Items 1, 2, 3 received a due pass recommendation. Mr.
President, I move passage of these items
by the first most favorable roll call vote
of the Committee on Finance
and associated motion to reconsider
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered
Item four is a recommendation
that ordinance 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 7 8 3 8
issuance of the general obligations and
or sales tax to Securitization Corporation Bonds
for economic development
and affordable housing programs be re-referred
to the Committee on Finance.
I move approval of the recommendation
that item four be re-referred to the Committee on Finance
by the first most favorable roll call vote of the Committee
of Finance and associated unsuccessful motion
to reconsider hearing.
No objection. So ordered.
Thank you. That concludes my report.
Thank you very much. Our next committee on Economic
Capital and Tech Technology Development
Chair recognizes Chairman Viegas.
Thank you Mr. President. Members of the committee, sorry.
Uh, pre Mr. President members of the city council reporting
for the Committee on Economic Capital
and Technology Development,
which met on Thursday, March 14th.
The committee held a meeting and
recommends passing the following items.
Items one through 11 on the report are a series
of appointments and reappointments
to various special service areas introduced by Mayor Johnson
during the February 21st, 2024 City Council meeting.
The following individuals are being considered for the
before the committee reappointment of Helen R. Bailey
to SSA number 27, appointment of Jennifer Hesser
to SSA Number 76 reappointment of Rick Perez
to SSA Number 25.
Appointment of Robert L. Taylor to SSA Number 43
appointments of Angelica
and Marks James, a nurse, Mary j Rogel,
George W. Ramsey, Nancy h Stak, Eric L. Thompson,
and George w Robin.
III SSA number 61 dash 2023.
I move for pass of these appointments of Reappointments
by the first favor, a roll call
of the committee on financing the associated
unsuccessful motion to reconsider
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered
Item 12 on the report is an ordinance
to approve the issuance of a Class C tax incentive
for the property at 1250 South Kilborn Avenue in the 24th
ward introduced by Mayor Johnson
during the February 20, 21, 20 24 City Council meeting.
I move for pass of this item
by the first favorable roll call vote
of the Committee on Finance and the associated unsuccessful
motion to reconsider hearing.
No objection. So ordered
Item 13 on the agenda is an ordinance
to approve the issuance of a Class L tax incentive
for property at 1565
to 1589 North Milwaukee Avenue in the first ward introduced
by Mayor Johnson during the
February 21st, 2024 City Council meeting.
I move for pass of this item
by the first favorable roll call vote
of the Committee on Finance and the associated
unsuccessful motion to reconsider
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered
Item 14 on the agenda was a direct, uh, introduction,
calling for support of the Affordable Connectivity Program
and urges Congress to take immediate action to prove funding
that will allow the Federal Communications Commission
to continue providing this much needed assistance
to ensure eligible low income households continue access
high speed internet necessary for work, education,
healthcare, and participation in our Mar Modern Society.
Congress needs to act by March 22nd
or risk disconnecting those
that can lease afford to be disconnected.
I move for pass of this item by the same roll call vote
on finance and the associated
unsuccessful motion to reconsider
Hearing. No objections.
So ordered.
Thank you Mr. President. That concludes my report.
Thank you. The next committee on ED is Committee on
Education and Child Development Chair recognizes
chairperson Taylor.
Thank you Mr. President, Mr.
President and members of the city council reporting from the
Committee on Education
and Child Development,
which held a meeting on March 15th, 2024.
The committee recommends passage of the following items.
Number one is the appointment of Katia EZ to the board
of trustees of the Community College District
5 0 8 8 2 0 2 4 dash
0 7 5 8 2.
The appointment of Marshall Elijah Hutch, senior
to the board of trustees of Community College
District number 5 0 8 8 2 0 2 4 dash
0 0 0 7 8 5 3.
The appointment of Darlene Oliver Hightower to the board
of trustees of the Community College
District number 5 0 8 8 2 2 4 dash
7 8 5 5
and the appointment of Oscar Sanchez to the board
of Trustees to the Community College
District 5 0 8 8 2 2 4 dash
7 8 5 6.
If there are no objections, I move past these items
by the first favorable roll call on the Committee of Finance
and the associated unsuccessful motion
to reconsider hearing.
No objections. So ordered.
Thank you Mr. President. That concludes my report.
Thank you Madam Chair.
Next committee on Housing
and Real Estate Chair recognizes chairperson Scho Lopez.
Thank you Mr. President
and members of the city council reporting
for your committee on Housing
and real estate, which held an in-person committee on
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.
The committee has a series of reports recommending passage
of five ordinances.
This include various land sales, a redevelopment agreement,
and a municipal code amendment.
Item number one, ordinance 2024 dash
0 0 0 78 81.
Amendment of municipal code section
two dash 44 dash 1 35 by extending expiration date
for demolition surcharge to December 31st, 2024,
affecting the first, the 25th, the 26th, and the 35th wards.
I move passes of this item
by the first most favorable roll call vote on the Committee
on Finance and associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider.
Here are no objections so ordered.
The following items from the Department of Planning
and Development are grouped together for convenience.
Item number two is Ordinance 2024 dash 0 0 0 79 12
redevelopment agreement with KTown B-C-P-L-L-C,
including conditional purchase
of 11 vacant city parcels from 47 0 4
to 47 38 West Fifth Avenue, subject to remediation
for expansion or parking lot to service developer's.
New facility at 46 46 West fifth Avenue in the 24th ward.
Item number three, ordinance 2024 dash 0 0 0 78 87.
Negotiated sale of vacant city owned property as is at 30,
uh, 3 5 5 North Street to 35 3 45.
Art Gallery, LLC in the 27th Ward.
Item number four, ordinance 2024 dash 0 0 0 78 4 94.
Sale of city owned property at 62 22 South Walcot Avenue
to J at Artio Munoz, Buso
and Maria DelCarmen Munoz under Adjacent Neighbors Land
Acquisition program in the 16th ward.
Item five, this is s uh,
this is ordinance 2024 dash 0 0 0 79 0 7 pass
as a substitute in committee for the sale
of city owned parcel as is
to various applicants under the Chai Block Builder platform
at 5 43 North Long Avenue.
49 0 7 West Huron Street,
ten seven four four South Eggleston Avenue,
11 7 0 5 South Sangamon Street, 87 39 South Morgan Street.
I'm 86 16 South Cton Street.
AB moved passage of these items
by the first most favorable roll call vote
on the Committee on Finance.
And associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered.
Finally, the Department of Housing presented their 2023 Q3
and Q4 report
for the five year housing plan to the committee.
No, no votes were taken for these reports. Mr.
President, this concludes my
Report. Thank you very
much. Our next committee,
committee on license and Consumer Protection.
Uh, for convenience, we want,
we're gonna recognize our vice chair.
The chair recognizes Vice Chair Chico.
Thank you Mr. Mr. President
and members of the City council.
I'm reporting for the Committee on License
and Consumer Protection.
We held a meeting on March 13th, 2024
to consider six ordinances
regarding liquor moratoriums in the 23rd,
37, 38, 30 ninth, 44th, and 50th wt.
The committee has recommended
passage of each of these items.
O2 0 2 4 dash
0 0 0 7 5 5 9
and others ending
7 6 5 4 7 6 6 4 7 6 9 3 7 7 1 1
and 7 8 1 9.
Mr. President, I move that the City Council Concur
and the recommendations of the license committee
by the same roll call as item number one
of the Committee on Finance report
and the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider
Hearing no objection.
So ordered
Oh 2 0 2 4 dash 0 7 8 6
a substitute ordinance amending section four dash
6 0 7 3 of the Municipal Code of Chicago
regarding Lake front lakefront venue liquor licenses.
I move passage of this item in the same motion.
If there is no objection,
Hearing none. So ordered
Oh 2 0 2 4 dash 0 0 0 7 8 7 4
a substitute ordinance to amend section four dash 3 88
of the Municipal Code of Chicago
regarding the Wrigley Field adjacent area.
I move passage of this item by the same motion.
If there is no objection
Hearing on so ordered Mr.
President, this concludes my report. Thank
You. Our next
committee, committee on Pedestrian
and Traffic Safety
that the chair recognizes chairperson ada.
Thank you Mr. President reporting
for your committee on Pedestrian
and traffic safety for which a meeting was held on
Wednesday, March 13th, 2024.
Before the committee, there were 167 routine items,
all of which 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 reconsider the vote.
Hearing none so ordered. That concludes my report.
Thank you for
Committee on Police
and fire chair recognizes Chairman Talia Farro.
Thank you Mr. President.
Uh, reporting for your committee on Police
and fire for which a meeting was held March 18th, 2024.
There were three items before the committee.
Which committee recommends Duke passage, the appointment
of Dwayne Dere to the, uh,
Chicago Emergency Telephone Systems Board, the reappointment
of Mary Sheridan for the Chicago Tele, um,
emergency Telephone System Board
and the appointment of Adrian Johnson to District Council
for the first police district.
Mr. President, if there's no objections, I move the passage
of this item by the first most
favorable item in the committee.
Unfinance in the associated unsuccessful
motion for reconsideration.
Hearing. No objections. So ordered. Mr. President.
That concludes, concludes my report.
Thank you, chairman for the Committee on Public for the pip
for the Committee on Public Safety.
For also for convenience.
Chair recognizes the Vice Chair. Vice Chair Yancy.
Thank you Mr. President.
Uh, requesting for your committee, I'm sorry, reporting
for your Committee on Public Safety,
which held a meeting on Thursday,
March 14th, 2024 at City Hall.
The committee recommends passage of the following items.
Item one, approval of the Rule 45 report for December, 2023.
And item two, um,
a 2 0 2 4 dash 0 0 7 3 1 1.
Appointment of Jose Rado as Executive Director of the Office
of Emergency Management Communications.
If no one wishes to speak, I move passage of these items
by the first favorable roll
call of the Committee on Finance.
And the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider
The chair recognizes Alderman Viega.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Um, I stand to support this appointment of, uh, Mr.
Jose Rado, um,
as the Executive Director at the Office of Emergency Management.
Um, Jose and I go back a long way
and it's glad to see that someone from Humble Park
and Humble beginnings, uh, is sitting in this, uh,
important chair, uh, which ultimately is responsible
for ensuring that the city's emergency plan is in place.
Someone with a decorated background
with the Chicago Police Department, uh,
but more importantly, someone who's from the neighborhood
that understands, uh, is, is compassionate.
So I'm very excited to see him in this position.
I'm glad that Liz is better.
Half is allowing him to serve in this capacity.
Uh, as, um, as, uh, Mr.
Rado, uh, left the job that he loved, um,
and now is in a position that, uh, he's, uh,
really likes a lot, um, instead of, uh, loving.
But we're, we're very, we're very supportive of him.
And looking forward to, uh, having Mr.
Rado, uh, in this position as we, uh,
have the DNC here in Chicago, uh,
and also with the, with the migrant mission.
So, great appointment. Thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman Rodriguez,
Mr. President,
and this position demands much
of the person in this role, given
the recent challenges our great city has had and the complex
and nuanced nature, uh, the way in which you need
to collaborate, the way in which you need
to be steadfast in your position, call balls
and strikes as you see them.
This position really requires someone with a lot
of integrity and ability to get the job done
and confidence from our legislative body from the fifth
floor and the citizens of the city.
And I can't think of a better person than Joselo
to fill this position.
Uh, again, Mr.
Uh, president, I'm very, um, happy with your appointments.
Um, and I think our city will be a safer
and better place due to this employ, uh, appointment.
Mr. Rao, you have much ahead of you.
Uh, I know you are available 24 7. I'm sorry.
Uh, but that's what we're gonna need
from this great gentleman.
But I know, uh, that you have it in you.
So once again, congratulations.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman, osha.
Thank you, Mr. President. I too rise
in support of this appointment.
Uh, Jose had a very distinguished career
with the Chicago Police Department.
Um, you're coming in, you have a wonderful team around you.
And as has been stated here for an important role, you have,
um, couldn't think of a better choice.
Mr. President, best of luck.
Thank you. Chair recognizes Alderman Chico.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Uh, he and Jose go back many years.
He was my commander at the police department,
and we know what this job demands.
And the one thing I took away from my time
with him is his work ethic now hardly
worked every single day.
Not only did the rake and file the police department,
but the residents of the fourth district,
and he'll do the same thing for the residents
of the city of Chicago's.
A great appointment. Thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman Sdo.
You, Mr. President.
Uh, I'm just gonna have
to one up my colleague again like I did the other day.
Jose, as you know, you were Peter Chico's commander,
but you are my constituents.
So he is my, I am his alderman. Mr.
President, I didn't know if you were aware of that.
Uh, um, Mr. President, great appointment.
I don't mean to be critical here.
I don't know what took you so long. I didn't realize.
Uh, Jose's been there for a year,
so we're glad it finally happened.
Uh, we got a man stepping right in with a lot of experience.
There is an unbelievable resume to service to the city as a,
as a police officer, and to our country as a,
as a military person.
So I just wanna say great appointment.
I look forward to working with you
and I, I know you're up to the task.
I know it's gonna be a demanding job
and we got a lot ahead of us, especially in August.
So, uh, um, I know you're a right man
for the job, so thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman Curtis.
I'm sorry. Gee, thank you. Yes,
Thank you. Thank you Matt.
Uh, I two rise, Mr. President.
Uh, also another great appointment.
Uh, department of uh, emergency management
is probably the most important, uh,
department in the city of Chicago.
OEMC is the eyes
and ears of the city of Chicago
to make sure that we're safe.
I feel that, uh, Jose, and, uh, we don't take that lightly
because we gonna call you commissioner and director,
but Jose is very personal.
Uh, and, uh, you the best person I feel, uh, for this job.
Uh, you up for the task and congratulations, you deserve it.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you.
The chair recognizes all the woman Harris.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I rise to support this appointment.
Um, I really think that, uh, as the former commander
of the fourth district who drove from another side
of the universe every day, never missed a beat,
never missed a beat, always present.
I sometimes say, you should have a cop
back there in that office.
How you used to sleep here all night.
Your poor wife don't even know what you look like now.
But, um, I think he'll be a great addition, uh,
and, uh, is wonderful, responsive, caring concern.
So I think this is a fabulous addition
to our city council personnel that we all have to work with.
So today, I thank you for this wonderful appointment
and I can't wait to work with you again.
Thank you. Chair recognizes Alderman, David Moore.
Thank you, Mr. President.
First of all, I commend you on this, uh,
as today another great, uh, appointment.
Um, this is real easy for me.
Um, one of the things I tell people, you want people yes,
who are servants,
but you also want people who are compassionate
and care about people.
And then thirdly, who understands operations.
There's nothing more important than having all
three of those combinations.
'cause there are some people who know how to operate,
but they don't know how to handle people.
There are people who know how to operate, they know how
to handle people, but they're not true servants at heart.
Jose, you are that person.
And you showed me that working together,
being responsive, the whole nine.
I'm just so excited that you have this, um, well,
you are already in the position, so, you know, it's just,
we're making it official.
And I'm finally, as, um, Nick, uh, alderman Spotto said,
um, that we've done that.
I remember when I was running for Alderman
and I was interviewing,
and the person said, well, I thought you were
already, um, somebody.
Well, I thought, we already thought you were a man
because you, you, you,
the title don't make you, you make it.
And so I appreciate you so much in everything that you do.
And again, another person that just loves Chicago,
I love people that love this city
and will go through the alleys, the streets to make sure
that not only this street, this, um, city is safe,
but also that it is well served.
I appreciate you and I look, look forward to continuing
to work with you as you take my calls in the middle
of the night as you always done. Thank you so much.
Thank you. So now you know who is coming from Mrs.
All right, chair recognizes Vice Mayor Alderman Burnett.
Thank you very much, Mr.
President also rise of support of disappointment.
And I'd like to commend you again, Mr.
Mayor, on another great appointment.
Um, this is a no-brainer, uh, as well deserved, you know,
and and only reason why a lot of us calling you Jose,
'cause we don't wanna mess up your last name.
So, but, um, but you know, this, this brother here, uh, Mr.
Mayor, not only he look at things,
he can see things on a micro level.
He can see 'em on a macro level too
because he know the neighborhoods, he know the city,
he knows how things work in this city,
and he can get things done.
I just want to say I appreciate you
because, you know, I live right in the shadows of,
of the 9 1 1 center.
So I appreciate everything you do to protect our city
and make things go in our city.
Uh, like I said, this is a no brainer.
You've been a right hand man all the
time and it's well deserved.
Congratulations to you. Thank
You. Thank you very much.
Are there any other alters that wish
to speak to this appointment?
Well, hearing none, there is a motion that is on the floor,
the movement to the passage to the same roll call applied
to item number one finance report, of course, associated
with the unsuccessful motion to reconsider
just for if you keeping score.
Alt Woman Taylor. He's also is a Cubs fan.
So hearing no objections
to one Cubs fan to another.
So ordered.
Thank you Chair recognizes Vice Chair Yancy.
Does that complete your report?
Yes, Mr. President, that concludes my report.
Go Cubs. Go.
The next committee on transportation
and public way chair
recognizes Chairman Mitchell.
Thank you Mr. President, Mr.
President, members of the city council reporting
for your committee on transportation, a public way,
which held a meeting on March 13th, 2024.
The following items passed
by the majority of the members present.
Page two. Item one is an appointment of Tom Carney
as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Transportation.
Pause at this time to allow anyone who wishes
to speak on this matter item.
Very good, thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman Quinn.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Um, congratulations on this appointment.
Um, Tom, Tom, you're Chicago,
and, uh, your journey to get to this point
really validate your commitment to our city.
Um, you could have easily walked away, um,
after the last administration and being the acting, um,
but you didn't, you could have went to the private sector.
Your expertise, uh, your knowledge
or transportation is second to none.
But you stayed here
because you love, you love the city of Chicago.
Um, whether you're, you've been the first deputy,
the acting commissioner, now the commissioner,
your commitment to the city, your commitment to excellence,
your commitment to this body has been second to none.
And that's a testament to who you are, where you come from,
the, the, the parents that you have, um,
the work ethic that they've instilled in you.
So today, Tom, congratulations.
Thank you for the work that you have done,
but more importantly, thank you
for the work that you will do.
Congrats.
Thank you. Alderman. Alderman Rodriguez,
do you wish to be recognized?
Yeah, very quickly. Just I, excellent appointment.
Um, Tom Carney, I, I, I think you are Chicago, my friend.
Um, I'm very proud that we have someone
who understands the importance that transportation, uh,
is upon our great city.
Um, and he knows every nook
and cranny of this, of this city.
I've, I've, I've talked to you about sewer caps that need
to get replaced, and he's like, oh yeah, I remember that,
uh, the crack across the street from there that we had
to fix, uh, three, four or five years ago.
So, you know, I think that's the type
of leader we need here.
Look, we've got major challenges
when it comes to transportation.
Uh, we need to slow people down in this city.
Uh, our bike riders
and pedestrians need to be pri prioritized.
Uh, we need a bike grid now.
Uh, but the fact is I think you get those things.
You're gonna surround yourself with a, with a number
of people who are gonna help make a lot of this happen.
And at your core, I think you understand
how to make these things happen.
So, very good appointment, Mr. President. Thank
You. Thank you. The
chair recognizes Alderman Napolitano.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Uh, I too rise in support of this, uh,
appointment commissioner.
Absolutely. Awesome. Um, you know, Mr.
President, you got a, an individual in this position
that is probably far, probably one
of the straightest shooters, uh,
working in any department in the city of Chicago.
He doesn't, doesn't lead you one way or the other.
Lays out the facts, helps you figure out
the best way to get things done.
And if he can't get it done at that point in time,
he looks towards the future of how you can get it done.
Uh, this is an absolutely amazing appointment.
I wholeheartedly support it.
This is a great individual
besides just, you know,
the point we always bring up, bleed Chicago.
That's it right there. So, terrific appointment, Mr.
President. Congratulations.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman Beal.
Thank you Mr. President, uh, to rise to lend my voice
to this appointment.
You know, that smile over there says it all.
Ladies and gentlemen, all you have to do is look over
and see how happy he is to finally get confirmed
here in this, in this body.
Uh, great choice.
Uh, you know, Tom, you one of the best straight shooters
and one of the most fair people when it comes
to distributing resources throughout this city.
And so I know you're gonna continue to do that
with integrity and not be influenced, um, you know, by,
you know, outside forces that are trying
to get a little extra.
Uh, so, but thank you so much for doing what you do
and, uh, we support your whole heart. Thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes all woman Taylor.
Thank you. Mr. President s of socks.
No, I just don't star we a lot
of people getting socks stuff for they, for they birthday.
Tom, I have appreciated you in this space
and I'm honored that they've chosen you to be in here.
I remember complaining to you about the ugly new bike
lanes or stuff that y'all painted on the ground
and you said, well, it's ugly, but it's, it's for safety
and I've appreciated that, um,
so deserving to have in this space.
Um, and I thank you for being as sorry you got overlooked.
That's that, that was on us and we, we took a hit for it.
And so we have the opportunity to make it right.
And I'm just glad we have. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank
You. The chair
recognizes Alderman Hall.
I thank you Mr. President. I wanted to first
of all say thank you to Tom for always answering the phone
and just stepping in in some ninth hour situations.
Uh, one of the memories
that will always rest on my heart was
after calling you to ask if there were any black contractors
that could work on a project on 83rd, you were assured that
and the kids were actually playing in the dirt
and happy to see people that looked like them,
working a community like them.
And so thank you for always making sure that we look good.
And thank you for always answering the phone.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you. You, I'm beginning
to wonder if you just want me to say G.
Okay. So we're gonna recognize alderman, Derek g Curtis.
Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
Once again, you are batting a thousand
because as we talked about over nine months ago
in the office, I said the most important thing
to the city of Chicago is delivering services.
And, and, uh, and you agree.
And I thank you so much.
And I, and I have to say this
because I know that I run, uh, uh, the commission,
his blood pressures up, so I gotta get up
and say something great about him.
I know I do. I, I talked
and he's a, uh, Sox fan, uh, Mr.
Mond Taylor. Uh, so this was a great appointment.
Uh, this is exactly what we need to,
to continue even though we don't have enough money right
now, but he is in the right place now
to help us make the right decisions to get some
of these streets and money funded to Department
of Transportation to get these streets
done in all communities.
So I really, really thank you for this appointment.
You understand City services, great job.
Glad you finally made it it to the top spot. Don't leave us.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you.
The chair recognizes Alderman. David Moore.
Thank you so much Mr. President.
I, I always believe that any administration should get
to choose, um, their own team.
Um, and so that's why I'm so excited you made this choice
because already at to Tom,
if it's not him, I'm voting no.
And I keep my word and I thank you so much for selecting him
because again, not only from within,
but someone who's doing the job, someone
that loves this city, and someone that's helping
and keeping the alderman, um, informed.
We represent the residents.
They are constantly coming to us,
and if we're not kept informed,
we cannot be effective for them.
Commissioner, you are that person that does that,
and I thank you so much for it
because it just take another load off
of us when we know what's coming down the pike, what's not
what we gotta deal with so we can effectively communicate,
uh, with our, uh, constituents.
And I just want to say that beautiful daughter
of yours, she's just so happy.
She looked just like you, man.
And, um, she got that beautiful smile.
And, um, she's just so proud to be sitting here
with her dad, uh,
to hear these people say these great things about you.
And trust me, they are not lying because
before I lie, I sit up and shut my mouth.
And so I appreciate, I appreciate, um, um,
what you have done
and what you're gonna continue to do for this city.
Thank you, uh, Mr. President for making this great choice.
Thank you. The chair recognizes all the woman Nugent.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too rise in support of this nomination.
It's great to see you in that box today, Tom,
with your, your whole family.
And like all of my colleagues said, I, I thank you
for taking, uh, my calls, all
of our calls at all hours of the day.
And thank you for helping us make some
of the most impossible asks possible.
Um, it's usually through collaboration and,
and hard work from you and your team.
So thank you. And, uh, Mr.
President, thank you for this fantastic nomination.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman Burnett.
Thank you very much, Mr. President.
I also rise in support of this appointment
and want to commend you again.
Uh, Mr. Mayor, this is another no-brainer.
Um, you know, Tom is our go-to guy.
Uh, Tom has worked, I think under three
or four commissioners.
Uh, he's always been in background.
He's been the guy to get things done.
Um, you know, thank God we still have him.
We appreciate him. And, uh, this is a great appointment
and congratulations to you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderman Sdo,
Mr. President,
I too support this nomination
or appointment I should say, uh, Tom, as number two,
I always bothered you, or at least I felt I
did not that you're number one.
You won't have me bothering you anymore
'cause I'll be bothering you number two now.
So, but, uh, great appointment, Mr. President.
Tom's got a wealth of knowledge and it's just a fair
and honest guy as you could be, and hardworking.
So just can't be happier for him and us.
So, congratulations, Tom, and thank you, Mr. President.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alder mentality. Farro.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too rise in support of this appointment.
And, um, Tom, I just rise 'cause I want to congratulate you.
Um, I can't think
of a time when you haven't returned a call.
Um, so I certainly appreciate your responsiveness and,
and I hope that continues.
Uh, but thank you and, and congratulate you.
And, um, I've had to rely on, you know, your office a a lot.
And, um, the constructive criticism
or the constructive advice that you've given, um,
has always been welcomed.
Uh, and so I thank you and I congratulate you on this day.
Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you.
The chair recognizes Alderman Vigas.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I also stand to support this, uh, nomination.
Um, Tom, a lot of work to do.
Uh, we're in, I think the third
or fourth year of a capital bill.
I'm looking forward to finding another funding mechanism in
order to continue these investments in our communities, uh,
especially around the, the bread
and butter issues that impact alderman on a daily basis,
whether it's sidewalks, alleys, curbs,
the non-sexy infrastructure improvements that need
to get done on a daily basis.
Uh, I do wanna echo, uh, one of my, uh,
colleagues from the sixth ward around,
around the participation.
Uh, I wanna make sure and challenge your department around,
uh, getting men or protege programs in place, exposing
minority and women-owned firms to prime opportunities.
And so looking forward to working with you
and your team, uh, as we, uh, continue
to invest in this great city. Thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes older women, Lee.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too rise, um, in support of this appointment.
Tom, I've known you for a short time,
but in that short time, um, I, I know one thing to be true.
You have a great love for this city, um,
the way you show up every single day, um,
working many hours into the night, I know
because I've gotten those calls at nine 30 at night.
Um, so to your daughter
and I have teenage, uh, I have teenage boys myself.
Um, we don't do this well, we're,
we're gluttons for punishment.
Let's be real about this. Um, we don't do this just
because it's a job, it's a career
and it's a, it's a life, uh, long passion.
Your, your dad's got his fingerprints all over this city,
um, and for improving it.
Um, I do want to echo the sentiments
of something someone else said earlier just about, um,
how you, how you view, um, infrastructure work in the city
and how you view it with a, a lens for equity.
You and the team that you lead, the amazing team
that you lead, one of my favorite guys right
behind you there, uh, Mr. Owens.
But, um, we were talking about lights in Chinatown,
a really big concern for us along Wentworth Avenue
that are the old phosphorus lights.
Um, and we, we don't have all
of the neon signs we once did in
Chinatown to light up the street.
And I've talked to you about, um, the concerns about
how dark it is from a public safety perspective.
Um, and I, I said to you, I was willing
to take it outta my menu.
And you said, actually, you know,
we should have finished that job.
And you found a way to do it. So I thank you for that.
Um, the people of the 11th Ward, thank you for that as well.
Um, so I wish you well and all of your future endeavors,
and I look forward to partnering with you.
Thank you so much for your service.
Thank you. The chair recognizes alderman, osha
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too rise in support of this appointment.
Uh, for many years, Tom Kearney has been the,
the person in CDOT that many of us lean on, no matter
who the, the commissioner was.
And, uh, in that time.
Always appreciate your communication, uh, your hard work
and your, your attention to detail.
How special it is that your mom
and dad could be here today
to this day, and your beautiful daughter.
Um, you should all be so proud.
Thank you. The chair recognizes older woman do. Thank
You Mr. President.
I too, um, and support this, uh, nomination.
Tom, this is, uh, so deserving.
I'm glad to see you in this position.
You know, clearly, you know the department like the back
of your hand, uh,
and I appreciate the council on difficult decisions we have
to make regarding infrastructure in our communities.
Um, you're always available.
You are someone that can get to the bottom
of an issue very quickly.
And I look forward to working with you. Congratulations.
Thank you. Alderwoman.
The chair recognizes Alderman Gardner.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I too stand and support of this resolution. Uh, Mr. And Mr.
Mr. And Mrs. Kearney should be very proud.
You raised a good man. Thank you for doing that.
Um, um, now sense of humor is a little dry at times,
but when you need knowledge
and when you need professionalism, uh, Tom,
you are the definition of professionalism.
Um, you know, the ins and the outs of the city,
and it is extremely, uh, important.
As you can hear from all of my colleagues here today.
Um, you should be very proud of the service
that you have given the city.
Um, anytime you have Alderman Quinn getting up and standing
and singing your praises, you know, you've done a good job.
So, um, Marty, nobody's said it better than Marty. Marty.
So thank you again for all the service that you have done
for this city and, uh, for the work that you're about to do.
As a matter of fact, many
of us in here probably already think of you
as the commissioner as it is.
So with all the work you have done, so thank you.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alderwoman, Ruth Cruz.
Thank you. Mr. President also writes in
support for this appointment.
Congratulations, commissioner Ney.
I wanna say that you have been outstanding returning my
calls, my text message, understanding the needs
of my residents in the 30th ward.
Um, but more importantly, open to feedback.
I think we have some conversations on the things
that we would like to see to change.
And you have been open to that.
So I thank you for taking the time to listen
to those concerns, coming out to the award, get
to see those projects that, again,
needed improvement for that.
I, you know, a lot of respects to you, to your team
that have been great, always reaching out to all of us.
And again, you just answered my calls at anytime
during the day and then at times late hours.
But I'm excited to continue this partnership
and the things that we can change and how we can be better.
Um, but again, I'm excited and, um, congratulations.
One more time. Thank you. Thank
You. The chair recognizes
der Quez.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Um, I want to commend you for another amazing appointment.
Um, Tom, we,
we talked a bit of committee.
Um, I think we've seen examples of, uh,
different departments where there's a struggle
and a challenge between having the vision of
where we wanna lead our city to and actually getting it done
and getting the work done
and delivering the services our constituents are asking for.
And I think something that I've seen from you since day one
that I've been in this council is your ability to execute
and to lead, uh, what I believe is probably one
of the best teams in government.
The amount of stuff that you all have to handle,
whether it's construction, potholes
to public transportation, all the things that,
that our constituents come to us.
'cause they wanna see improvement, right?
You gotta, you gotta deal with the hard part
of like the neighbors wanting, see, the streets get fixed,
but they don't actually wanna see the streets get
fixed, they want 'em finished.
And all the construction work that has to get done, you have
to shepherd that and deal with all of our personalities
as we're calling you because our constituents are calling
you about every complaint as well.
And so, um, uh, the Kearney family,
you should be incredibly proud of, of your son
and your dad for the work that they do.
Um, I am a huge proponent,
and I think my experience in in, in life
and work have just always been that people do the work
before they get the name tag,
they do the work and they get it done.
And so when they are given the title,
they're already into that role.
They're already handling the functions, you exemplify that.
And so I look forward to working with you, um, not only
to get more of the potholes filled, um,
but also to make sure that when we think about CTA,
about like a bus rapid transit on Western Avenue,
when we talk about all the different components that
encompass what we think of as transportation in our city,
that we are that global city and are executing
because of your leadership.
So really, really glad, uh, see this appointment.
Um, really glad that we can just call you Commissioner
Carney going forward.
And thank you again, Mr. President. Thank
You. The chair
recognizes Alderwoman Harris,
Thank you. I
know a lot of people have talked,
but I just, uh, commissioner just wanna say that,
uh, job well done.
I am so excited about you sitting in that seat.
Uh, thank you more than anything.
You put in capital letters, the ability
to return a phone call and you are great at it.
And then you're great at completing that task
after you get the call.
So appreciate you
and I am delighted
that you will be the number one in transportation.
Thank you. The chair recognizes Alman Lata.
Thank you, Mr. President.
Commissioner Kearney very proud to see
your appointment today, particularly for everything
that it means for Chicago.
CDOT is a strange and wide ranging department.
It is everything that we know that it is.
And so much more than that.
And to have someone with a comprehensive knowledge of
that is great.
To have someone who's such a consistent collaborator
is really fantastic
because you're not just on the phone, you're on the streets,
you're on the sidewalk, you come out, see things in person,
and you don't stop working at a problem until it's fixed.
And that matters to me
because at the end of the day, transportation
is all the ways that we get around on our feet,
on two wheels, three wheels,
four wheels, whatever that looks like.
And on any given year, over the last 10 years,
at least a hundred Chicagoans didn't come home.
At the end of the day. And I, I know this
because I've stood next to their parents
at press conferences
and I've carried their kids' backpacks into these chambers.
And I have an 18 month old daughter
and I refuse to ever carry her backpack in here without her.
And so this is the work,
and as I said, I know you don't stop working at a
problem until it's fixed.
And I believe that at the end of your tenure,
and I hope that's not for a very long time.
That number is at zero.
And so I'm glad for the work and the collaboration
and for the future, we're gonna build together.
Thank you, sir. Thank you, Mr. President.
You're welcome. Thank you.
The chair recognizes Alderman Irvin.
Thank you, Mr. President. Uh, I too rise the board
of this, uh, appointment.
Uh, first off, uh, you've been around, you know,
the know the ropes, know everything.
It's good to have that level of continuity.
Uh, understanding the needs locally as well
as the needs globally, I think is a, uh, good perspective
and thing that you add to this,
uh, to the department as well.
One thing I will say, unlike Altman Vasquez, uh,
I don't want my potholes filled.
I want new streets. So if you worked
that in the program, we appreciate it.
Thank you very much.
All right, thank you. Um, chairman Mitchell,
that is all that we have on your motion.
Uh, be before I move passes of this item, I would like
to say a couple of things.
Uh, Tom, your 28 years have undoubtedly prepared
you for this top spot.
I echo the sentiments of what Chairman Irvin just said.
You recognize things locally as well as globally.
We've had several, several conversations from operational
lens about things,
and I look forward to continuing those conversations and,
and, and actually moving and taking CDO to another level.
Um, again, your resume, you, this is your spot
for the last three terms.
You have been the number two. You're number one now.
And with that, i, I challenge you, I challenge you
to take this department to another level.
There's things that you
and I have talked about that I'm gonna be right there
with you to try to, to to, to improve them, right?
So with that said, congratulations, you deserve it.
And if there's no other objections, I move pass to this item
by the first most favorite roll call vote
of the Committee on Finance
and the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider hearing
None so ordered. Congratulations,
Tom,
chairman Mitchell.
Are there other items?
Ms. Bru continue on.
Page two includes four other mayoral ordinances induced
by the office of the mayor.
Pages three through seven includes 44 ordinances
for miscellaneous items introduced
by the local alderman from wards
1, 3 8, 12, 14, 19, 25, 26, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 45, 47,
and 49.
Page eight includes items ordinance
2 0 2 4 0 0 7 7 9 9.
A transportation ordinance
for a property located in the 27th ward.
Page eight includes items uh, zero, uh,
ordinance 2 0 2 4 0 0 0 7 8 6 9.
A transportation ordinance
for a property located in the 28th ward.
Page nine includes items ordinance
2 0 2 4 0 0 0 7 7 0 0.
A vacation ordinance
for a property located in the third ward.
Page 10 includes items substitute ordinance
2 0 2 5 0 0 0 7 7 3 2,
a vacation ordinance
for a property located in the fourth ward.
At this time, I would like the elect record to reflect
Alderman Ray Lopez request to be recorded
as a no vote on item 12 on page three,
if there are no other objections, 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 no objections despite the one,
no vote on the one item. So ordered.
Mr. President, that concludes my report. Thank
You very much for our Committee on Workforce Development.
Chair recognizes Chairman Rodriguez.
Thank you Mr. President
and members of the city council reporting
for the Committee on Workforce Development,
which held a meeting on March 14th, 2024.
There was one item on the agenda, a 2024
dash 0 0 0 7 3 0 9, the appointment
of Sandra Blakemore as Commissioner of Department
of Human Resources.
The committee voted unanimously to confirm Sandra Blakemore
as the new commissioner of the Department
of Human Resources,
unless there is any objection, I move
for the first most favorable roll call vote,
the Committee on Finance to be applied to this report.
Just for the report. Just for the report, correct?
Yes, sir. Alright. Hearing no objection.
So ordered just for the report, right?
The well rule 45 or was it
No, this is actually the appointment,
Sir. It was for the appointment.
Okay. All right, go ahead. Let's
Go back and allow for my
Colleague that's, let's do that.
So I have two items there. I just know if you were speaking
to both or just the one, my apologies for that.
Are there any other individuals wish to speak
to this appointment?
Chair recognizes Alderman David Moore.
Thank you. Reverend Evans once told me,
you can say a whole lot and not say nothing and say a little
and say a whole lot qualified.
Thank you.
Yeah. So now who's gonna speak behind that? Right?
Somebody try that. Yeah.
It is like somebody, are there any others?
That's okay. All right.
The chair recognizes all the woman Taylor.
You gotta quote somebody though.
I am. The question is always,
and I, I think I could speak for the majority
of my coworkers, and this definitely is respect to one
of our favorite constituents,
which you were asked were you kin, some kin
to Mr. George Blakemore?
That is always a question people ask.
And so I just wanna say thank you for taking the time out
to kinda explain to us what your role is.
'cause a lot of us newbies didn't know.
Um, I have appreciated the conversation.
I appreciate your will to wanna work
and create real change in this department
because we know that we need employees, we need people
who support and work for the city.
And the thought that you coming in, uh, 10 toes down,
as young people would say, I appreciate that.
And so I'm grateful this appointment. Thank you Mr.
President.
Thank you. Thank you. Wo Are there any other orders?
Chair recognizes wo endow.
Yes. I'm sorry Mr. President.
I was talking to my colleagues.
We're on, uh, commissioner Sandra Blakemore. Are we?
Yes We are. And so I want to, uh, stand up
and say that this is a stellar appointment, Mr.
President. Um, I've known Sandra for some time now
and she has over 20 years of management experience.
And what I like about Sandra is that she is somebody
who pays attention to detail
and will look at what systems might be old and antiquated
and try to figure out new ways of doing things.
She's very creative. Um, and,
and so I think that that bodes well
for the human resources, uh, department.
Um, and she's also one of my soars.
She is a, uh, member of Delta Sigma Theta
and actually we're line sisters
and I'm so happy to see you in this position, Sandra,
and look forward to working with you and wish you nothing
but the best in your new role.
Thank you very much. The chair
recognizes Alderwoman, Emma, mit.
Thank you Mr. Chairman.
I too rise and support of this resolution, uh,
this great appointment rather.
Um, when Sandra called me, I don't know, I didn't know her,
but I felt like I did
because of the conversation that we had.
And I went right into the business of, uh, the office.
And what was really outstanding was she was willing
to be able to come out, come out to the community,
the taxpayers hear and learn what they have to say,
and not be a department that's closed off
where peoples need jobs, don't know how
to navigate the job when they're coming up.
Let's be more open and more transparent in that department
because as the this aging body moves, get older, move out,
we need to open doors for the younger generation
to be able to come in.
And we need to have a system that, uh, one should be able
to navigate instead of waiting.
I've been on this waiting list 10 years,
nobody never called me.
That type of thing should not be happening
and she agrees with me.
So we gonna, uh, work along together
and try to make it a little bit more
transparent for the city of Chicago. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
Thank you. Chair recognizes Orman pdo.
Thank you Mr. President. I do support this appointment.
Sandra, I'm disappointed
to see your brother's not here today.
He was here earlier, so I'm sorry he didn't stick around.
Um, but, but Sandra, once again,
the same thing I said at the committee meeting.
Count on us to help you.
The best way for you to do your job is to count on us,
to be a conduit out there with the residents of the city
and, uh, hopefully the city.
You know, I'm not concerned about the guy from the suburbs
or or outta state once again,
but I look forward to working with you.
You have an awesome number too.
Um, I don't know much about your staff that you, uh,
you have there, but I certainly know your, uh,
your first deputy is an awesome gal
and, uh, she's a wealth of knowledge
and I look forward to working with you on helping you
and, uh, look forward to meeting with you again.
So congratulations, uh, Sandra
and thank you Mr. President. Thank you.
The chair recognizes older woman Stephanie Coleman.
Mr. President, this isn't an outstanding appointment.
I have to shout out to our COO
for truly helping the administration
and the appointments have just been
outstanding on your leadership.
Thank you to commissioner, uh, Blake Moore for
I think I contacted you within your first week
or two as your interim role
with the Chicago Automatic Black Caucus.
We had over 1000 registered
and about 800 attended our inaugural Black Caucus, uh,
citywide Job Fair Hiring event.
And it was because of you and your leadership
and really helping us identify where the vacancies were
for entry level positions.
Uh, your due diligence, your quick research, uh,
you were just on the spot.
So I look forward on behalf
of the Automatic Black Black Caucus with working
with you in your office
and continuing to figure out the antiquated ways of
what DHR has.
And I know you're the right woman for the job.
And finally, we have another delta to join Chairman Pat Dow.
So welcome my Greek sister.
Thank you. Before we pass it back to the chair,
are there any other auditors that wish to speak
to this appointment?
I see in other hands the chair
recognizes Chairman Rodriguez,
I, uh, renew my motion to uh, uh, pass this, uh,
appointment, um, via the first most favorable roll call
vote, the Committee on Finance.
Very good hearing. No objections. Congratulations.
So ordered.
Thank you for being patient Chair
recognizes Chairman Rodriguez
Concludes the report of the Committee on Workforce.
Thank you, sir. For the committee on zoning, landmarks
and buildings chair recognizes Vice Chair Lawson.
Uh, thank you Mr. President
and members of the city council presenting the series
of reports for the committee on zoning landmarks
and building standards, which helps a meeting on
March 14th, 2024.
These reports are grouped for convenience following items.
Items were passed by majority of the members present.
Page one contains document number oh 2024 dash
0 0 0 7 7 3 3.
The amendment of the municipal code section 17 dash oh 4 0 3
dash F by requiring special use approval for sports
and recreation permits
and specific use categories in A PMD four A located in the
27th Ward, I move passage of this item
by the last most favorable roll call vote
of the finance committee report
and the unsuccess, excuse me, the un,
the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider hearing.
No objection. So ordered
Page one also contains the historical landmark designation
for the Phoebe and John GR house located at 43 62 West Great
Street in the 30th ward.
I move passage of these items,
this items by the same motion.
If there is no objection,
No objections, hearing none so ordered
Pages one through seven contain various map amendments in
the first 11th, 13th, 21st, 24th, 25th, 28th,
33rd, 35th, 39th, 40th, 43rd and 47th wards.
I move passage of these items by the same motion.
If there is no objection
Hearing, no objection. So order
Page seven contains various large signs over 100 square
feet, an area 24 feet above grade in the second 28th, 29th,
32nd, and 33rd wards.
I move passage of these items by the same motion.
If there is no objection, hearing
None so ordered.
Thank you Mr. President. That concludes my
Report. Thank you
for joint committee Health and Human Relations
and Workforce Development Chair
recognizes Chairman Rodriguez. Thank
You Mr. President. Members of
the city council reporting
for the Joint Committee on Health and Human Relations
and Workforce Development,
which held a meeting on February 27th.
There was one item on the agenda,
oh 2 0 2 4 dash 0 0 7 3 4 0 an amendment
of a a municipal code Title two at a new sections
two dash five zero dash four five
and two dash 12 dash two five
regarding definitions in terms of health
and social services contracts with the city of Chicago.
The committee voted to accept a substitute ordinance
O2 0 2 4 dash 7 3 4
which was passed by unanimous vote
of those members presence.
Unless there's an objection, I move
for the first most favorable roll call vote
of the Committee on Finance to be applied to this report.
Hearing none so ordered.
This concludes the report of the Joint Committee on Health
and Human Relations and Workforce Development.
Thank you very much matters on the agreed upon calendar.
Chair recognizes OTT Woman Harris.
Thank you Mr. President.
So I have received from the clerk
Andrea and Vacia total of 152 items proposed to the agreed
calendar consisting of congratulatory commemorative TRI
resolutions for the following.
Alder Persons Alder person, ADA Alder person,
Hopkins Alder person, Yancy Alder Person Hall,
Alder person Harris Alder person Lee, all the person.
Quinn Alder person Lopez Al the person Coleman all the
person who intends all the person
Wag pack Alder person mi all the person lost them
and Alder person Gardner,
I move these in the omnibus, Mr. President hearing
No objections.
So ordered for new business
and the clerk would do this beginning with the First Ward
Zoning amendments which are referred
to the Committee on zoning landmarks
and building standards, traffic regulations,
traffic control, singles and traffic signs which are
referred to the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety.
Grants of privilege on
and over the public way, which are referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
An exemption from physical barrier requirements
for commercial driver alley access
to parking facilities which are referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alderman LaSpada has proposed orders for designation
of the two 2000 through 2294 North Milwaukee Avenue
as a low affordability community, which is referred
to the Committee on Housing Almond Spot
and Alman Martin have proposed resolution to call
for hearings on lowering citywide default speed limit from
30 miles an hour to 25 miles per hour, which is referred
to the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety.
Alman Robinson has a proposed ordinance for amendment
to a vacation of the area bounded by East 26th Street,
south Lake Park Avenue, east 31st Street and South.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive to authorize release
of utility easements benefiting people's gas,
which is referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Public Way.
Elman Robinson also has proposed ordinance directing the
Commissioner of Transportation to rename Columbus Drive from
East Grand Avenue to South John Baptiste Point,
Sabel Lake Shore Drive to Barack Obama Drive,
which is referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Yancy has a proposed ordinance
for an honorary street designation as Coleman Brothers Way,
which is referred to the Committee on Transportation
and Public Way Alman Yancy also has a proposed order
for the issuance of permits
for signed sign boards at 5,700 South Saba Lake Shore Drive,
which is referred to the committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
Alman Hall has proposed ordinance
for ordinary street designation
as Keith O. Tate Memorial Way, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Hall also has proposed ordinance
for a street designation as honorary Roland w Burris Way,
which is referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Public Way.
And a proposed ordinance
for an honorary street designation is honorary Lems Barbecue
House Way, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Allman Mitchell has a proposed ordinance for dedication
of the public way by widening South Cranden Avenue
between East 92nd Street and South
and East 93rd Second place, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Lee has a proposed ordinance for vacation
of an alley bounded by South Canal Street, west Cmac Road
and South Grove Street, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Ramirez has a proposed ordinance for amendment
of MSBA code chapter two dash 1 72
by deleting its in entirety
and adding a new chapter two dash 1 72
entitled Codifying Transition Haven Removals which
establishes prohibition on length of stay limitations
for transitional shelters operated by the city of Chicago,
which is referred to the Committee on
Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Alman Curtis has proposed ordinance
for honorary street designation as Officer James Jim Boeck,
which is referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Moley has proposed ordinance for amendment
of MR Code section four dash 60 dash 0 22
to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion
of South Halston Street, which is referred
to the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.
Alman Scott has a proposed ordinance
for an honorary street designation as honorary Pastor Jimmy
Jimmy Earl Story Way, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Cicio Lopez has a proposed ordinance
for an honorary street designation
as David Boogie Gonzalez Way, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Fuentes has a proposed resolution for expression
of support for for a right to self-determination for people
of Puerto Rico and opposition to Puerto Rico Status Act,
which is referred to the Committee
on Health and Human Relations.
Alman Burnett has proposed ordinance for vacation
and dedication of public ways founded by West North Avenue,
north Elston Avenue, west Lemoine Street
and North Noble Street, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Burnett also has proposed order for the issuance
of permits for signed sign boards at 800 North Kedzie
Avenue, which is referred
to the Committee on zoning landmarks and building standards.
Alman Urban has a proposed ordinance
for honorary street designation as Harry j Fishman Way,
which is referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Fiero has a proposed order for the issuance of permits
for signed sign boards at 55 50 West Madison Street,
which is referred to the Committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
Alman also has a proposed ordinance
for honor street designation as Samuel Julian Lay Way,
which is referred to the Committee on
Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Rodriguez Sanchez has has proposed order
for the issuance supremacist
for signed sign boards at 29 49 West Irving Park Road,
which is referred to committee on
zoning landmarks and building standards.
Almond Conway has a proposed ordinance for vacation
of public alleys in the area bounded by West Lake Street,
north Clinton Street, west Randolph Street,
and North Jefferson Street, which is referred
to Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Conway also has a proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code section four dash 60 dash 23
to allow additional packaged good licenses on portions
of west of North Wabash Avenue
and East Madison Street, which is referred
to the Committee on License and Consumer Protection
Alman Conway also has a proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code Title 17 modifying various sections
regarding permitting specifications
and location restrictions
for canvas business establishments, which is referred
to committee on zoning landmarks and building standards.
ALMAN Ramirez. Rosa has proposed order for issuance
of permit of assigned sign board at 28 59 North Milwaukee
Avenue, which is referred
to committee on zoning landmarks and building standards.
OMI Viegas has proposed ordinance for amendment
of Ms mc code chapter four dash 60
by modifying section four dash 60 10
and section four dash 60 dash 21 requiring incidental
activity liquor licenses
for retail clothing stores serving alcohol to patrons
for consumption on the premises.
We should refer to the Committee on License
and Consumer Protection.
Oman Vie and others have proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code chapter two dash 68
by adding a new section two dash 68 dash 50 requiring city
data to be process stored, transmitted
and disposed of within the
jurisdiction of the United States.
We should referred to the Committee on Economic Capital
and Technology Development.
Alga and Alman Burnett have proposed ordinance for amendment
of Ms mc code chapter two dash 92
by modifying sections two dash 92 dash 70
and two dash 92 dash 90
and by adding a new section two dash 92 dash 100
establishing annual audit of all contracts subject
to city certification Eligibility Business participation
programs, which is referred
to Committee on Contracting oversight.
Allman MITs has a proposed resolution for expression
of support for M-W-D-B-E programs
and the call on the US Congress
to protect the United the US Department
of Transportation's DBE program, which is referred
to the Committee on Contracting Oversight.
Alman NuGen has proposed ordinance for a transfer
of funds within the 39th Ward wage allowance expense account
for year 2024, which is referred
to the committee on the budget and Government operations.
Alman Vasquez has proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code section four dash 60 dash 0 22
to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion
of North Lincoln Avenue, which is referred
to command on License and Consumer Protection.
Oma Vasquez also has proposed resolution to call
for hearings, uh, by relevant city departments
to explore barriers to housing for immigrants
and refugee communities in Chicago, which is referred
to command on immigrant and refugee rights.
Al Vasquez also has proposed ordinance for the Department
of Family and Sports Services
to provide city council daily reports of total new arrivals
to be evicted from shelters operated by the city of Chicago,
which is referred to committee Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Alma Vasquez and Alman Taylor have proposed orders
for amendment of municipal code section two dash eight dash
90 by requiring committee on education
and child Development to hold quarterly hearings
regarding operation and performance
of the Chicago Public Schools, which is referred
to the Committee on Education and Child Development.
Alma Vasquez also has a proposed order ordinance
for amendment of municipal code chapter two dash 1 72
by deleting its in entirety
and adding a new chapter two dash 1 72
entitled Prevent Shelter Evictions which establishes
prohibition on length of stay limitations
for transitional shelters operated by the city of Chicago,
which is referred to Committee on Immigrant
and Refugee Rights.
While Vasquez also has proposed an ordinance for amendment
of municipal code chapter two dash 1 72
by deleting in its entirety
and adding a new chapter two dash 1 72
entitled Transitional Haven Guidelines,
which is which establishes probation on the length
of stay limitations for transitional shelters operated
by the city of Chicago, which is referred
to the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
Alman Napolitano has a proposed order, has proposed orders
for the issuance of permits for signed sign boards,
which are referred to the committee on zoning
landmarks and building standards.
Alman Riley has proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code chapter nine dash one 10
by modifying sections nine dash one 10 dash 90
and nine dash one 10 dash one 90
regarding petty cab license de decal requirements
and violation penalties which is referred
to the Committee on License and Consumer Protection.
While O'Reilly also has proposed orders for amendment
of Ms mc code chapter 10 dash 28
by modifying various sections
and by leading section 10 dash 28 dash 7 81 regarding ending
of multiple news track program which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Reilly also has proposed order for the issues of permits
for signed sign boards which are referred
to the committee on zoning landmarks and building standards.
Alman Kon has proposed ordinance for street designation
as Richard Hunt Place, which is referred
to Committee on Transportation and Public Way.
Alman Lawson has the proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code section 17 dash 13 dash 1000
regarding permanent application approvals
and exemption for conversion
of certain buildings from commercial to residential,
which is referred to committee
as zoning landmarks and building standards.
Alman Lawson also has proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code chapter 17 dash 12
by adding a new CH section 17 dash 12 dash 1105 establishing
boundaries and regulations
for signs within Wrigley Wrigley Field adjacent signed
district which is referred
to the committee on zoning landmarks and building standards.
Alman Gardner has proposed ordinance for approval of a plat
of the Milwaukee at Austin Re subdivision, which is referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way
Alman Martin has proposed order for the issues of permits
for signed sign boards at 40 10 Northwestern Avenue,
which is referred to the committee on
zoning landmarks and billing standards.
Alman Minha Howorth has proposed,
or ordinance has proposed orders for the issuance of permits
for signed sign boards, which are referred to committee
as zoning landmarks and billing standards.
Al Manha Haworth also has proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code section four dash 60 dash 0 22
to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion
of North Clark Street, which is referred
to Committee on License and Consumer Protection and A
and proposed orders and a proposed ordinance for amendment
of municipal code section four dash 60 dash 0 23
to allow additional packaged goods licenses on portions
of West Brenmar Avenue and West Foster Avenue,
which is referred to the Committee on License
and Consumer Protection on Maha
Haworth also has proposed ordinance for amendment of Ms.
Mcco chapter two dash 1 72 by deleting in its entirety
and adding a new chapter two dash 1 72
entitled Clarifying Haven Time Limits,
which establishes prohibition on length of stay limitations
for transitional shelters operated by the city of Chicago,
which is referred to the Committee on Immigrant
and Refugee Rights.
Your Honor, that concludes the presentation
of all the medic introductions.
Thank you Altman Mitchell for the approval of journals.
Mr. President, I am not aware of any corrections
to the journals from the February 15th, 2024 regular meeting
and the February 21st, 2024 regular meeting
and move that it be approved
Hearing, no objection.
So ordered for unfinished business Alderman Mitchell.
I'm aware of one item of the unfinished business.
It was filed by Alderman Dowell
and calls for a vote on ordinance
2 0 2 3 0 0 0 4 4 0 6, which was deferred
and published on October 4th, 2023.
Thank you. The chair recognizes
Chairwoman Alderman Dowell.
Uh, thank you Mr. President.
I filed a Rule 41 notice with the clerk of my intent to call
for a vote on oh
2 0 2 3 0 0 0 4 4 0 6,
which is an ordinance concerning a redevelopment agreement
with EEG wood L three C,
providing tax increment financing funds for the renovation
and lease of spaces to be service providers
at 10 22 West 63rd Street in the 16th ward.
I move passage of this item
by the first most favorable roll call vote
by the Committee on Finance
and the associated unsuccessful motion to reconsider
Hearing. No objection
seeing no hands. So thank you Altman Mitchell.
I am aware of no other pieces of unfinished business very
Well. Thank you very much
for
miscellaneous business Alderman Mitchell,
Except for the ordinance setting.
The date and time of the next meeting.
I am not aware of any miscellaneous business.
And for the date and time for the next
meeting, Altman Mitchell, I've
Handed up an ordinance to the clerk setting the
date and time of the next meeting. Thank
You, Adam. Clerk, please
read the ordinance
Being ordained by the City Council of City
of Chicago, section one.
The next regular meeting of the city council.
The city of Chicago shall be held on Wednesday,
April 17th, 2024,
beginning at 10:00 AM in the council chamber on second floor
in City Hall 1 21 North LaSalle,
Chicago, Illinois, section two.
This ordinance shall take effect
and be enforced from and after its passage.
Gregory Mitchell, alderman Seventh Ward.
Thank you very much Alderman Mitchell.
It's been moved for passage in the omnibus hearing.
No objections. So ordered for the omnibus Auman Mitchell.
I move that matters in the omnibus be passed
by the first most favorable roll call vote
by the Committee on Finance
and the unsuccessful motion to reconsider
Hearing. No objection.
So ordered Auman Mitchell on a
motion to adjourn there
Being no further business before this
body. I move that we adjourn
Hearing no objection, so order this meeting is adjourned.