# Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of CircEsteem Plaza at 4730 N Sheridan Rd [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation) - Record number: **O2026-0026347** - Type: Ordinance; category: Energy/Environmental Issues - Status: Final - Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon - Committee: [Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation) - Introduction Date: Jun 17, 2026 - Final Action Date: Jul 15, 2026 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=79777576-816A-F111-A823-001DD8019941) ## Roll call: Passed Jul 15, 2026 **49 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Sposato, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jul 15, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DF5C52EA-0D6B-F111-A823-001DD8019941). **Yea (49)**: [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), [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) **Not voting (1)**: [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Jun 17, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - Jul 7, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - Jul 15, 2026: Signed by Mayor, City Council. The matter was Signed by the Mayor. - Jul 15, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DF5C52EA-0D6B-F111-A823-001DD8019941). On motion of Alderperson Sposato, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. ## Documents - [O2026-0026347 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2eccd8ad-d4df-42f7-a31c-96d38153c8d0.pdf) (Miscellaneous) - [O2026-0026347 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/36810621-7a0b-4e4c-bdb7-ced92e215705.pdf) (Committee Letter) - [O2026-0026347 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6ed4b15b-b716-457d-b0ff-9e9ff7cd8bfd.pdf) (Legislation) - [O2026-0026347 SIGNED.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a2958dbc-9021-4ec8-aad6-d25268c0884c.pdf) (Legislation) ## Related legislation **More from Johnson, Brandon** - [Executive Order No. 2026-7 (Senior Bill of Rights and Establishing the Mayor's Office on Aging)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F2026-0029547-executive-order-no-senior-bill-rights) (F2026-0029547, introduced Dec 8, 2026, Placed on File) - [Issuance of general obligation bonds (2027-2028 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029650-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-general-obligation) (O2026-0029650, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) - [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029642-fiscal-year-2027-budget-recommendations) (O2026-0029642, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) **More on Energy/Environmental Issues** - [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Kilmer Elementary School at 6700 N Greenview Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028759-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0028759, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred) - [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Camras Elementary School at 3000 N Mango Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028758-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0028758, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred) - [Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Harriet Tubman Elementary School at 2851 N Seminary Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028760-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds) (O2026-0028760, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Referred) Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026347-expenditure-open-space-impact-fee-funds · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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