# Establishment of security footprint (area boundary) regulations and authority over convention-related activities and agreements regarding hosting of Democratic National Convention during month of August, 2024

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Clerk's short name: Democratic National Convention Security Footprint designated by Chicago Police and Secret Service

- Record number: **O2024-0008373**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Public Way Usage
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Public Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/public-safety)
- Introduction Date: Mar 20, 2024
- Final Action Date: Apr 17, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=5334ED88-32E6-EE11-904C-001DD809BE52)

## Roll call: Passed Apr 17, 2024

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Hopkins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Apr 17, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C5A83BD3-E9E6-EE11-904C-001DD809BE52).

**Yea (49)**: [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), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [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), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [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), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [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), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**Absent (1)**: [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.



## Timeline

- Mar 20, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Apr 11, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Public Safety. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Apr 17, 2024: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/C5A83BD3-E9E6-EE11-904C-001DD809BE52). On motion of Alderperson Hopkins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [F2024-0011335 Addendum to Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/9f8f7c55-b0f0-47b0-9957-7a1ee4608ad4.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [Mayor's Letter O2024-0008373.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a202c528-3387-4b30-9673-ab7ece47ea98.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [Ordinance - O2024-0008373.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b72e139b-6f6b-474e-971c-1c526f7f3ad6.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2024-0008373 Digital Tracking Cover.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5a82b956-5bdc-432c-9897-eb1966047aae.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2024-0008373 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/78f6de9e-c3fd-4b5a-8e63-56f015e7da01.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Exhibit A - O2024-0008373.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/35819cc4-9927-40d3-a371-31c991051036.pdf) (Exhibits)

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