Historical landmark designation for WAX TRAX! at 2449 N Lincoln Ave
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Clerk's short name: Historical designation 2449 N Lincoln Ave formerly housing WAX TRAX!
- Record number: O2025-0016599
- Type: Ordinance; category: Historical Landmarks
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Misc. Transmittal
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Introduction Date: Apr 16, 2025
- Final Action Date: May 21, 2025
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed May 21, 2025
49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent. On motion of Alderperson Burnett, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of May 21, 2025.
Yea (49): Daniel La Spata (1), Brian Hopkins (2), Pat Dowell (3), Lamont J. Robinson (4), Desmon C. Yancy (5), William E. Hall (6), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Julia M. Ramirez (12), Marty Quinn (13), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14), Raymond A. Lopez (15), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), David H. Moore (17), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Byron Sigcho-López (25), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Chris Taliaferro (29), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Scott Waguespack (32), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33), William Conway (34), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Gilbert Villegas (36), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), Brendan Reilly (42), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), James M. Gardiner (45), Angela Clay (46), Matthew J. Martin (47), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Debra L. Silverstein (50)
Absent (1): Maria E. Hadden (49)
Plain-language summary
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Timeline
- Apr 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 20, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 21, 2025: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Burnett, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- Zoning Committee Letter 5-21.pdf (Committee Letter)
- O2025-0016599.pdf (Legislation)
- O2025-0016599 Exhibit 1 - Legal Description.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0016599 Landmarks Commission Recommendation Report.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2025-0016599 Transmittal Letter DPD Landmarks.apr8.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2025-0016599 Digital cover sheet.pdf (Miscellaneous)
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