# Installation of parking meters and amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-64-206 (13.12) to establish hours of operation for meters on portion of S Columbus Dr

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety) › [4th Ward: Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4)

- Record number: **O2026-0024722**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/pedestrian-and-traffic-safety)
- Introduction Date: Apr 15, 2026
- Final Action Date: May 20, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=F67F124C-3734-F111-88B3-001DD812F2C3)

## Roll call: Passed May 20, 2026

**50 yea, 0 nay.** Passed as input to Substitute SO2026-0025225 Voted at the [City Council meeting of May 20, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CE41BA5E-FF38-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18).

**Yea (50)**: [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), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [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), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [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)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [02026-0024722.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b58f4f3a-6792-4543-9ce8-7ccc113b2076.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

This ordinance directs the City Comptroller to install parking meters on both sides of South Columbus Drive between East Balbo Drive and East Roosevelt Road. It also changes the city code so these new meters operate from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., seven days a week. The ordinance takes effect once it is passed and published.

- Parking meters will be installed on both sides of South Columbus Drive between East Balbo Drive and East Roosevelt Road.
- The meters will operate from 8:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., Monday through Sunday.
- Municipal Code Section 9-64-206 is amended to add this street segment as item 13.12.
- The ordinance was introduced by Alderman Lamont J. Robinson of the 4th Ward and handled by the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety.
- It takes effect upon passage and publication.

**Who**: Drivers who park on this stretch of South Columbus Drive will be affected by the new meters and their hours of operation.

**Where**: Ward 4; both sides of South Columbus Drive between East Balbo Drive and East Roosevelt Road

## Timeline

- Apr 15, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- May 20, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/CE41BA5E-FF38-F111-88B3-001DD8033B18). Passed as input to Substitute SO2026-0025225

## Documents

- [02026-0024722.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/b58f4f3a-6792-4543-9ce8-7ccc113b2076.pdf) (Legislation)

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