# Call to rename conference room 201A in City Hall as "The Honorable Harold Washington Meeting Room" [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules) › [29th Ward: Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) - Record number: **R2023-0005295** - Type: Resolution; category: Committee/Public Hearings - Status: Final - Sponsor: [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29th Ward) - Co-sponsors (2): [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34th Ward), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3rd Ward) - Committee: [Committee on Committees and Rules](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/committees-and-rules) - Introduction Date: Oct 16, 2023 - Final Action Date: Sep 18, 2024 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=E4AFEB5B-336C-EE11-8DEF-001DD804ECCD) ## Roll call: Adopted Sep 18, 2024 **48 yea, 0 nay, 2 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 18, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E3329A8B-7A44-EF11-8409-001DD809B40D). **Yea (48)**: [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), [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), [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), [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), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member) **Absent (2)**: [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Oct 16, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - Sep 16, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - Sep 18, 2024: Adopted, City Council (48 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E3329A8B-7A44-EF11-8409-001DD809B40D). On motion of Alderperson Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the resolution was Adopted. ## Documents - [R5295.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/03edbaa3-c17b-4312-a93f-b68fddbedb2b.pdf) (Legislation) ## Related legislation **More from Chris Taliaferro** - [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for TNT Car Wash & Detailing, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029454-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029454, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred) - [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for T N T Carwash LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0025088-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0025088, introduced May 20, 2026, Passed) - [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Mikhlin Auto Group LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024927-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0024927, introduced Apr 15, 2026, Passed) **More on Committee/Public Hearings** - [Call for hearing(s) on implementation of Rev. 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