# Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Smart Minds, Inc.

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Clerk's short name: 6144 W. Belmont -Smart Minds Inc.

- Record number: **O2025-0020114**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Sep 29, 2025
- Introduction Date: Oct 16, 2025
- Final Action Date: Dec 10, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=AE2ABA8F-6A9D-F011-B4CB-001DD8071E18)

## Timeline

- Oct 16, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Dec 9, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Dec 10, 2025: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D126676D-A1C4-F011-BBD2-001DD8020E93). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2025-0020114.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/158223c5-f9ff-4028-a754-13a86f90667c.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [Smart Minds Inc.- Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a1b0523e-acf9-4bd6-85f1-9e9428141b1d.pdf) (Legislation)

## Related legislation

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- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Adames Party Rental LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0025632-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0025632, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed)

**More on Alley**

- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Pilsen Studios](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029482-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029482, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for TNT Car Wash & Detailing, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029454-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029454, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2928 S Wentworth Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029374-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029374, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)

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