# Lease agreement with NeighborSpace, Inc. for use of vacant City-owned property at 5900-5910 N Lincoln Ave as community garden

- Record number: **O2026-0027400**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Housing and Real Estate
- Introduced: Jul 15, 2026
- Final action: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=578A1688-0C82-F111-AB0E-001DD80F46AC)

## Roll call: Passed Sep 23, 2026

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

**Yea (47)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Yea), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Yea), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Yea)

## Timeline

- Jul 15, 2026: Referred, City Council
- Sep 16, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Housing and Real Estate
- Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council

## Documents

- [O2026-0027400 ORDINANCE.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/62238477-a395-4d37-a8a2-4699e6d2311e.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0027400 EXH B environmental Requirements \[Placeholder\].pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c41ee433-9d48-43f3-bd2e-ad052ec0a607.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0027400 EDS.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/62b358b3-ef4f-459b-a3a1-61b2bb76aaab.pdf) (EDS)
- [O2026-0027400 Form of Lease.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/856ff449-3ab6-4cfb-824c-6b44af1f413b.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0027400 EXH A Legal.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7f6088d1-028d-4162-a724-e2e2aa99cf7f.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0027400 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/888dde05-41be-4e0e-88cc-95c5888e2272.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2026-0027400 EXH D Insurance Requirements.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d3c892b4-5512-442d-9f77-c5ed196faf9a.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0027400 EXH C City Requirements.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/3920f00e-2479-4760-8b0c-53febc5e996c.pdf) (Exhibits)

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