Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (32.48) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of N Western Ave
Votes › License and Consumer Protection › 32nd Ward: Scott Waguespack
- Record number: O2026-0023219
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward)
- Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Introduction Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Final Action Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed Mar 18, 2026
50 yea, 0 nay. On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of Mar 18, 2026.
Yea (50): 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), Maria E. Hadden (49), Debra L. Silverstein (50)
Plain-language summary
Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: W32 - Liquor Moratorium (32.48).pdf. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.
This ordinance changes the City's code to stop new liquor licenses from being issued for drinking alcohol on site along one stretch of Western Avenue. The restricted area is the east side of Western Avenue from Melrose Street to School Street. The change takes effect once it is passed and published.
- Amends Municipal Code Section 4-60-022, which lists areas where no additional liquor licenses can be issued.
- Adds item (32.48): the east side of Western Avenue from Melrose Street to School Street.
- Applies to licenses for selling alcohol to be consumed on the premises.
- The restriction is subject to the provisions of subsection 4-60-021(c).
- Takes effect upon passage and publication.
Who: Businesses seeking new licenses to sell alcohol for on-site consumption on the east side of Western Avenue between Melrose Street and School Street, along with people in that area, are affected.
Where: East side of Western Avenue from Melrose Street to School Street; sponsored by Alderman Scott Waguespack, 32nd Ward
Timeline
- Feb 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Mar 12, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Mar 18, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- W32 - Liquor Moratorium (32.48).pdf (Legislation)
- O2026-0023219.pdf (Committee Letter)
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