Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (48.46) to allow additional package goods licenses on W Devon Ave
Votes › License and Consumer Protection › 48th Ward: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth
Clerk's short name: Liquor Moratorium Lift
- Record number: O2026-0023801
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Introduction Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Final Action Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed Apr 15, 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 Apr 15, 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: 2026-03-10 Council Intro - Liquor Moratorium Lift Ordinance - 1355 W Devon.pdf. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.
This ordinance removes a ban on new package goods liquor licenses for one stretch of Devon Avenue in the 48th Ward. Package goods licenses allow stores to sell alcohol in sealed containers to take home. The change would take effect as soon as it is passed and published.
- Amends Section 4-60-023 of the Municipal Code, which limits new package goods liquor licenses in certain areas.
- Deletes the restriction covering the south side of Devon Avenue, from Glenwood Avenue to Lakewood Avenue.
- That restriction was originally added by the City Council on November 8, 2017.
- Other restricted areas listed in the code are not affected.
- Takes effect immediately upon passage and publication.
Who: Businesses seeking package goods liquor licenses, and nearby residents, on the south side of Devon Avenue between Glenwood and Lakewood Avenues are affected.
Where: 48th Ward; south side of Devon Avenue, from Glenwood Avenue to Lakewood Avenue
Timeline
- Mar 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Apr 13, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on License and Consumer Protection. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Apr 15, 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
- O2026-0023801 signed letter.pdf (Committee Letter)
- 2026-03-10 Council Intro - Liquor Moratorium Lift Ordinance - 1355 W Devon.pdf (Legislation)
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