# Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Workforce Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/workforce-development) › [5th Ward: Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5)

- Record number: **SO2024-0007332**
- Type: Ordinance; category: City Council
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Workforce Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/workforce-development)
- Introduction Date: Jan 24, 2024
- Final Action Date: Feb 15, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=14B7D528-D3BA-EE11-A568-001DD806999B)

## Roll call: Failed to Pass Feb 15, 2024

**18 yea, 32 nay.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter Failed to Pass. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Feb 15, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/25D405EC-55CC-EE11-9078-001DD806E944).

**Nay (32)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [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), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [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), [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), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [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), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**Yea (18)**: [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [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), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [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), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [SO2024-0007332 Substitute Ordinance\_Final.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fda5326b-e1d7-4688-ba28-519776f44ba0.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The Chicago City Council approved a new arbitration option for certain police disciplinary cases. The arbitration award from January 4, 2024 will be added to the collective bargaining agreement with the Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7. The ordinance takes effect as soon as it is passed.

- Arbitration can be used in specific police disciplinary matters.
- The option follows the January 4, 2024 interest arbitration award.
- The Mayor may sign an agreement to add the award to the police union contract.
- The ordinance becomes effective immediately after approval.

**Who**: The ordinance affects Chicago police officers represented by the Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 and the City of Chicago.

**Where**: City of Chicago

## Timeline

- Jan 24, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jan 30, 2024: Recommended Do Not Pass, Committee on Workforce Development. The matter was recommended Do Not Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jan 30, 2024: Substituted, Committee on Workforce Development. The matter was substituted in committee.
- Jan 31, 2024: Deferred and Published, City Council. On request of Alderperson Yancy and Alderperson Gutierrez, the matter was Deferred and Published.
- Feb 15, 2024: Failed to Pass, City Council (18 yea, 32 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/25D405EC-55CC-EE11-9078-001DD806E944). On motion of Alderperson Rodriguez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter Failed to Pass.

## Documents

- [W05 - O7332.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/af7c2549-cc9b-44fd-82ef-8ac5e1370a38.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2024-0007332 Substitute Ordinance\_Final.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fda5326b-e1d7-4688-ba28-519776f44ba0.pdf) (Legislation)

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