# Designation of 3231 N California Ave/2752-2762 W Melrose St as Low-Affordability Community

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate) › [35th Ward: Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35)

- Record number: **O2026-0025447**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Property
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- Submitted Date: May 20, 2026
- Introduction Date: May 20, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jun 17, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=6B281F9A-6B54-F111-BEC5-001DD801AB0F)

## Timeline

- May 20, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jun 10, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Housing and Real Estate. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jun 17, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39). On motion of Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez,, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [w35 - o25447 - exib a.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e339dc4e-a949-4a08-a4bc-db4a1a33e498.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [w35 - o25447.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2261ad92-4011-4dd3-bf6b-4179138e0b0e.pdf) (Legislation)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Cal Melrose LLC: PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR 3231 N. CALIFORNIA (6 filings, Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 30, 2026; Michael Ezgur; matched by street address)

**Alderpersons who received money from these interests**

| Member | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |
| [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) | $1,500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |
| [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |
| [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |
| [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |
| [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |
| [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |
| [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for Cal Melrose LLC) |

## Related legislation

**More from Anthony J. Quezada**

- [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying permitting requirements for single-room occupancy, temporary overnight shelters, and…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029459-title-17-modifying-permitting-requirements-single) (O2026-0029459, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Myata LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028882-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0028882, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Passed)
- [Parking meters at N Kedzie Ave and W Diversey Ave - amend](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028251-parking-meters-n-kedzie-ave-w) (O2026-0028251, introduced Sep 15, 2026, Passed as Substitute)

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