City Council meeting, September 25, 2025

When: Thu, Sep 25, 2025, 10:00 AM (Chicago time)
Where: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
Status: Scheduled & Published
Body: full City Council
Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/citycouncil?video=1121596640
Transcript: full text (43,567 words, automatic captions)

Video chapters

3:31:52 Public comment period
3:57:20 Appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as Alderperson of the 27th Ward
3:58:42 Anthony Beale: Apologized for the delayed start and asked members to hold comments so the appointment vote…
4:10:05 Walter R. Burnett: Said he was excited to join the council and work with fellow alders and other elected…
4:12:32 Anthony Beale: Recommended suspending acknowledgments other than the Jeff Levine resolution because of the…
4:13:20 Acknowledgments and memorials (Trude Matanke, Lawrence Hall and Friedman Place, Lori Cannon, Ryne Sandberg,…
4:13:56 Raymond A. Lopez: On behalf of Alderperson Debra L. Silverstein, memorialized Gertrude Matanke as a teacher,…
4:16:23 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Recognized Lawrence Hall's 160th anniversary and Friedman Place's anniversaries for their…
4:18:14 Bennett R. Lawson: Memorialized Lori Cannon for founding Open Hand Chicago and her HIV/AIDS advocacy.
4:20:01 Brian Hopkins: Memorialized Cubs player Ryne Sandberg with a story about an autograph that celebrated the…
4:21:33 Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: Honored St. Bruno Parish in Archer Heights on its 100th anniversary.
4:24:08 Resolution celebrating Latine Heritage Month
4:24:24 Anthony J. Quezada: Honored the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance director and said resistance to federal attacks…
4:27:29 Ruth Cruz: Honored Juan Pablo Prieto of the CTA for expanding contracting opportunities and supporting…
4:30:33 Peter Chico: Honored a CPD deputy chief as the department's highest-ranking Latina and thanked her for…
4:32:50 Michael D. Rodriguez: Honored Yesenia Juarez of Little Village and described how immigration enforcement has…
4:37:54 Jessica L. Fuentes: Said businesses in her ward report fewer customers and workers due to fear of…
4:43:58 Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez: Compared current federal detentions to disappearances under Latin American…
4:48:10 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Described a threatening note left at his ward office and being tear gassed at the…
4:54:46 Daniel La Spata: Asked colleagues to send him Latino-owned businesses to promote, calling for economic…
4:56:35 Gilbert Villegas: Described the military service of Latino Americans in U.S. conflicts and thanked…
4:59:31 Raymond A. Lopez: Said the resolution's language misrepresents Latino heritage and argued that city…
5:04:09 Raymond A. Lopez: Moved to censure Alderperson Jessica L. Fuentes; the motion failed.
5:04:21 Motion to censure Alderperson Jessica L. Fuentes
5:06:54 Julia M. Ramirez: Said federal agents had detained a street vendor in her ward that day and honored a rapid…
5:09:10 Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: Spoke about immigrating from Mexico, the broken immigration system, and residents…
5:14:28 Byron Sigcho-López: Said immigrant residents and children face fear from enforcement actions and honored a…
5:24:19 Resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Dyett High School hunger strike
5:26:14 Jeanette B. Taylor: Recounted the 34-day 2015 hunger strike to save Dyett High School and urged support for…
5:29:57 Maria E. Hadden: Recalled supporting the Dyett hunger strikers and praised community organizing.
5:36:10 Resolution honoring Jeff Levine on his retirement
5:36:58 Anthony Beale: Praised Jeff Levine's integrity and knowledge of council rules over 27 years of working…
5:41:21 David H. Moore: Thanked Jeff Levine for serving several mayors and always being responsive.
5:43:56 Michelle A. Harris: Thanked Jeff Levine for guiding her as president pro tempore and teaching her about city…
5:46:03 Jason C. Ervin: Said Jeff Levine wrote the council rules and gave balanced counsel.
5:48:08 Samantha Nugent: Praised Jeff Levine's fairness and integrity in applying the law.
5:49:21 Marty Quinn: Congratulated Jeff Levine on his career.
5:49:39 Bennett R. Lawson: Thanked Jeff Levine as a former staffer for his patience and responsiveness.
5:50:35 Matthew J. O'Shea: Thanked Jeff Levine for his kindness and willingness to find middle ground.
5:51:44 Matthew J. Martin: Described Jeff Levine as a counselor who helped members solve problems.
5:53:31 Nicole T. Lee: Thanked Jeff Levine for calm guidance when she was appointed.
5:58:15 Maria E. Hadden: Thanked Jeff Levine for protecting democracy through rules and order.
6:01:18 Anthony V. Napolitano: Thanked Jeff Levine for explaining parliamentary rulings.
6:02:54 Monique L. Scott: Thanked Jeff Levine for his service.
6:03:17 Scott Waguespack: Credited Jeff Levine's attention to detail, including during COVID when Waguespack chaired…
6:05:53 Anthony J. Quezada: Thanked Jeff Levine for help during his onboarding as a new alderman.
6:06:59 William E. Hall: Thanked Jeff Levine for helping with revenue ideas as chair of the revenue committee.
6:07:53 Emma Mitts: Thanked Jeff Levine for his years of service under four mayors.
6:09:45 Nicholas Sposato: Thanked Jeff Levine for being patient and available.
6:11:06 Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Thanked Jeff Levine for protecting the city through the rule of law.
6:12:44 James M. Gardiner: Thanked Jeff Levine for his professionalism despite disagreements.
6:13:23 Brian Hopkins: Joked about a motion to reconsider Jeff Levine's retirement and thanked him for his service.
6:14:09 Daniel La Spata: Thanked Jeff Levine for mentoring others and bringing interns into the Law Department.
6:15:15 Ronnie L. Mosley: Thanked Jeff Levine for sharing his knowledge.
6:15:49 Pat Dowell: Thanked Jeff Levine for his counsel and clear language when she became a committee chair.
6:36:52 Pat Dowell: Reported Finance Committee items including TIF agreements and legal settlements.
6:37:06 TIF redevelopment agreement with After School Matters for the Orleans Teen Center, not to exceed $5 million
6:40:42 TIF redevelopment agreement with Steep Theater Company at 5300-5318 North Kenmore Avenue
6:41:24 TIF redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC for the Clark Adams Building, not to exceed $67.5…
6:41:48 TIF assistance to Field Building Revitalization Partners for adaptive reuse of 135 South LaSalle Street, not…
6:42:14 Settlement orders in Young, Miller and Tillis cases
6:43:55 $90 million settlement of cases involving former Sergeant Ronald Watts
6:44:21 Gilbert Villegas: Praised the Corporation Counsel's strategy to resolve over 100 cases for $90 million as a…
6:45:27 Nicholas Sposato: Called the $90 million settlement a good deal for the city and thanked Corporation Counsel.
6:47:17 Jason C. Ervin: Praised Corporation Counsel for innovative tactics in settling the Watts-related cases.
6:48:48 Pat Dowell: Thanked the Corporation Counsel for work on the Watts-related settlement.
6:50:03 Senior Bill of Rights ordinance referred to joint committee
6:50:33 Jason C. Ervin: Reported Budget and Government Operations items including a 2025 appropriation amendment.
6:50:45 Committee on Budget and Government Operations report (2025 appropriation amendment, RAGE neighborhood…
6:51:39 Michelle A. Harris: Reported Rules Committee items, noting the vice mayor resolution was held in committee.
6:51:57 Resolution amending standing committee membership for the 2023-2027 term
6:52:38 Resolution amending the designation of the vice mayor
6:52:58 Resolution amending the sergeant-at-arms designations
6:53:34 Gilbert Villegas: Reported Economic, Capital and Technology Development items including SSA appointments and…
6:53:47 Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development report (SSA appointments, SSA budgets, Class 6B…
6:55:40 Class 6B tax incentive for 501 North Sacramento Boulevard
6:56:06 Jeanette B. Taylor: Reported the Education Committee hearing with CPS and two Community College board…
6:56:23 Reappointments to the Community College District 508 Board of Trustees
6:57:03 Maria E. Hadden: Reported Environmental Protection and Energy items on bird-friendly design, the Paris…
6:57:19 Call for hearings on bird-friendly building design
6:57:46 Affirmation of commitment to Paris Climate Agreement goals
6:58:12 Ordinance prohibiting restrictions on residential composting
7:00:12 Call for hearings on Department of Water Management delays in notifying residents with lead service lines
7:04:35 Julia M. Ramirez: Reported six Health and Human Relations items and three subject matter hearings.
7:04:50 Call for hearings on public health education and federal public health grants
7:05:15 Call for hearings on allocation of HIV/AIDS grant funding
7:05:32 Call on Congress to set an end date for the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board
7:05:53 Call to remove Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list
7:06:12 Call for hearings on gender-based violence prevention services
7:06:30 Formal apology from City Council to Black Chicagoans for the historical injustices of slavery
7:10:56 Nicholas Sposato: Said the city is not to blame for slavery and asked to be recorded as a no on the apology…
7:11:32 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Supported the slavery apology resolution, arguing that people who benefit from past harm…
7:14:40 Anthony V. Napolitano: Asked to be recorded as a no on the slavery apology resolution.
7:15:05 Lamont J. Robinson: Argued Chicago bears responsibility for slavery because its wealth was tied to it, and…
7:22:31 Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez: Supported the slavery apology resolution and thanked Alderperson Lamont J.…
7:28:53 Byron Sigcho-López: Reported Housing and Real Estate items, including a Rule 30 typo correction to the…
7:29:11 Committee on Housing and Real Estate report, including land sales, a non-congregate shelter at 5230 North…
7:33:41 Peter Chico: Reported License Committee liquor moratoriums for the 30th and 49th Wards and noted one item…
7:33:53 Liquor moratoriums in the 30th and 49th Wards
7:34:39 Daniel La Spata: Reported Pedestrian and Traffic Safety hearings on sidewalk repairs and enforcement equity,…
7:35:07 241 routine traffic items
7:35:44 Chris Taliaferro: Reported the Police and Fire Committee recommendation of an Office of Public Safety…
7:36:01 Appointment of Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety Administration
7:36:29 Brian Hopkins: Reported the Public Safety Committee hearing on parking enforcement and its recommendation on…
7:36:48 Reimbursement of community benefit funds to the Magnificent Mile Association for public safety near the…
7:37:18 Gregory I. Mitchell: Reported Transportation and Public Way Committee items, including a resolution calling…
7:37:44 Committee on Transportation and Public Way report
7:38:35 Michael D. Rodriguez: Reported the heat illness prevention ordinance and, with Chair Maria E. Hadden, moved…
7:38:46 Heat illness prevention ordinance for outdoor workers
7:39:36 Exempting public and civic uses from dynamic image sign criteria
7:39:57 Zoning map amendments, PMD amendments and large signs
7:42:11 Agreed calendar of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions
7:43:35 Introduction of new business
8:08:11 Bennett R. Lawson: Moved to substitute the coach house and conversion unit ordinance with an amended version.
8:08:12 Substitute ordinance on conversion units and coach houses (accessory dwelling units)
8:09:07 Marty Quinn: Supported the revised ADU ordinance for including labor standards and local hiring, and said he…
8:17:48 Matthew J. Martin: Moved to discharge and re-refer his security deposit ordinance to the Housing Committee…
8:17:52 Re-referral of security deposit and move-in fee ordinance to the Committee on Housing and Real Estate
8:19:32 Discharge of cumulative impacts ordinance from the Rules Committee and re-referral to the Committee on Zoning
8:25:11 Miscellaneous business filed by Alderperson Andre Vasquez Jr.
8:25:49 Ordinance setting the next meeting for October 16, 2025

Meeting notes

AI-written from the transcript. Speakers are inferred from cues in the recording, so treat names as estimates and check the video at the linked time.

The City Council approved the appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as 27th Ward alderperson by a 47-0 roll call vote, after which he was sworn in. Members spoke at length on resolutions celebrating Latine Heritage Month (where many spoke about federal immigration enforcement and a motion to censure Alderperson Jessica L. Fuentes failed), the 10th anniversary of the Dyett High School hunger strike, and the retirement of parliamentarian Jeff Levine, all of which passed. Committee reports were approved, including TIF agreements for After School Matters, Steep Theater, 105 West Adams and the Field Building, a $90 million settlement of cases tied to former Sergeant Ronald Watts, a residential composting ordinance, and a resolution apologizing to Black Chicagoans for slavery that passed 43-4 after debate. The council also passed the substitute accessory dwelling unit (coach house) ordinance 46-0 and voted 31-13 to discharge the cumulative impacts ordinance from the Rules Committee and re-refer it to the Zoning Committee; the heat illness prevention ordinance was deferred and published. Public commenters spoke on homeless encampments in parks, a proposed grocery tax, the cumulative impacts ordinance, community violence intervention funding and housing costs in South Shore.

Topics: 27th Ward appointment, Latine Heritage Month and immigration enforcement, Jeff Levine retirement, TIF redevelopment agreements, Police misconduct settlements, Slavery apology resolution, Accessory dwelling units, Cumulative impacts ordinance, Composting and lead service lines, Park encampments

Agenda items discussed

3:31:52 Public comment period
3:57:20 Appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as Alderperson of the 27th Ward: passed
4:13:20 Acknowledgments and memorials (Trude Matanke, Lawrence Hall and Friedman Place, Lori Cannon, Ryne Sandberg, St. Bruno Parish)
4:24:08 Resolution celebrating Latine Heritage Month: passed
5:04:21 Motion to censure Alderperson Jessica L. Fuentes: failed
5:24:19 Resolution commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Dyett High School hunger strike: passed
5:36:10 Resolution honoring Jeff Levine on his retirement: passed
6:24:17 Communications from the Mayor and City Clerk (referrals of ordinances and appointments)
6:37:06 TIF redevelopment agreement with After School Matters for the Orleans Teen Center, not to exceed $5 million: passed
6:40:42 TIF redevelopment agreement with Steep Theater Company at 5300-5318 North Kenmore Avenue: passed
6:41:24 TIF redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC for the Clark Adams Building, not to exceed $67.5 million: passed
6:41:48 TIF assistance to Field Building Revitalization Partners for adaptive reuse of 135 South LaSalle Street, not to exceed $98 million: passed
6:42:14 Settlement orders in Young, Miller and Tillis cases: passed
6:43:55 $90 million settlement of cases involving former Sergeant Ronald Watts: passed
6:50:03 Senior Bill of Rights ordinance referred to joint committee
6:50:45 Committee on Budget and Government Operations report (2025 appropriation amendment, RAGE neighborhood opportunity fund agreement, ward fund transfer): passed
6:51:57 Resolution amending standing committee membership for the 2023-2027 term: passed
6:52:38 Resolution amending the designation of the vice mayor: held
6:52:58 Resolution amending the sergeant-at-arms designations: passed
6:53:47 Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development report (SSA appointments, SSA budgets, Class 6B and 7B tax incentives): passed
6:55:40 Class 6B tax incentive for 501 North Sacramento Boulevard: held
6:56:23 Reappointments to the Community College District 508 Board of Trustees: passed
6:57:19 Call for hearings on bird-friendly building design: passed
6:57:46 Affirmation of commitment to Paris Climate Agreement goals (SR2025-0018772): passed
6:58:12 Ordinance prohibiting restrictions on residential composting (SO2025-0018160): passed
7:00:12 Call for hearings on Department of Water Management delays in notifying residents with lead service lines: passed
7:04:50 Call for hearings on public health education and federal public health grants (R2025-0017564): passed
7:05:15 Call for hearings on allocation of HIV/AIDS grant funding (SR2024-0014414): passed
7:05:32 Call on Congress to set an end date for the Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board (R2025-0017499): passed
7:05:53 Call to remove Cuba from the state sponsors of terrorism list (SR2024-0011018): passed
7:06:12 Call for hearings on gender-based violence prevention services (R2025-0017551): passed
7:06:30 Formal apology from City Council to Black Chicagoans for the historical injustices of slavery (R2025-0015728): passed
7:29:11 Committee on Housing and Real Estate report, including land sales, a non-congregate shelter at 5230 North Lincoln Avenue and the Jackson Park Housing Pilot Program: passed
7:33:53 Liquor moratoriums in the 30th and 49th Wards: passed
7:35:07 241 routine traffic items: passed
7:36:01 Appointment of Executive Director of the Office of Public Safety Administration: passed
7:36:48 Reimbursement of community benefit funds to the Magnificent Mile Association for public safety near the temporary casino: passed
7:37:44 Committee on Transportation and Public Way report: passed
7:38:46 Heat illness prevention ordinance for outdoor workers (SO2023-0004210): deferred
7:39:36 Exempting public and civic uses from dynamic image sign criteria: passed
7:39:57 Zoning map amendments, PMD amendments and large signs: passed
7:42:11 Agreed calendar of congratulatory and commemorative resolutions: passed
7:43:35 Introduction of new business
8:08:12 Substitute ordinance on conversion units and coach houses (accessory dwelling units) (SO2024-0008918): passed
8:17:52 Re-referral of security deposit and move-in fee ordinance to the Committee on Housing and Real Estate: passed
8:19:32 Discharge of cumulative impacts ordinance from the Rules Committee and re-referral to the Committee on Zoning: passed
8:25:11 Miscellaneous business filed by Alderperson Andre Vasquez Jr.: held
8:25:49 Ordinance setting the next meeting for October 16, 2025: passed

Alderpersons who spoke

Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for guiding her as president pro tempore and teaching her about city government. (5:43:56); Reported Rules Committee items, noting the vice mayor resolution was held in committee. (6:51:39)
Anthony Beale (alderperson): Apologized for the delayed start and asked members to hold comments so the appointment vote could proceed. (3:58:42); Recommended suspending acknowledgments other than the Jeff Levine resolution because of the late hour. (4:12:32); Praised Jeff Levine's integrity and knowledge of council rules over 27 years of working together. (5:36:58)
Walter R. Burnett (alderperson): Said he was excited to join the council and work with fellow alders and other elected officials. (4:10:05)
Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): On behalf of Alderperson Debra L. Silverstein, memorialized Gertrude Matanke as a teacher, businesswoman and community leader. (4:13:56); Said the resolution's language misrepresents Latino heritage and argued that city sanctuary policies led federal agents to sweep up undocumented Mexican residents. (4:59:31); Moved to censure Alderperson Jessica L. Fuentes; the motion failed. (5:04:09)
Andre Vasquez Jr. (alderperson): Recognized Lawrence Hall's 160th anniversary and Friedman Place's anniversaries for their work with youth and blind residents. (4:16:23); Described a threatening note left at his ward office and being tear gassed at the Broadview facility, and called for solidarity against federal enforcement actions. (4:48:10); Supported the slavery apology resolution, arguing that people who benefit from past harm are connected to it and that government should apologize. (7:11:32)
Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Memorialized Lori Cannon for founding Open Hand Chicago and her HIV/AIDS advocacy. (4:18:14); Thanked Jeff Levine as a former staffer for his patience and responsiveness. (5:49:39); Moved to substitute the coach house and conversion unit ordinance with an amended version. (8:08:11)
Brian Hopkins (alderperson): Memorialized Cubs player Ryne Sandberg with a story about an autograph that celebrated the 2016 team. (4:20:01); Joked about a motion to reconsider Jeff Levine's retirement and thanked him for his service. (6:13:23); Reported the Public Safety Committee hearing on parking enforcement and its recommendation on Magnificent Mile Association funds. (7:36:29)
Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Honored St. Bruno Parish in Archer Heights on its 100th anniversary. (4:21:33); Spoke about immigrating from Mexico, the broken immigration system, and residents without records being detained, and urged unity. (5:09:10)
Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson): Reported Transportation and Public Way Committee items, including a resolution calling on the CTA board and 17 miscellaneous ordinances. (7:37:18)
Anthony J. Quezada (alderperson): Honored the Puerto Rican Arts Alliance director and said resistance to federal attacks on immigrant communities is part of Latino heritage. (4:24:24); Thanked Jeff Levine for help during his onboarding as a new alderman. (6:05:53)
Ruth Cruz (alderperson): Honored Juan Pablo Prieto of the CTA for expanding contracting opportunities and supporting immigrant communities. (4:27:29)
Peter Chico (alderperson): Honored a CPD deputy chief as the department's highest-ranking Latina and thanked her for helping him after an on-duty injury. (4:30:33); Reported License Committee liquor moratoriums for the 30th and 49th Wards and noted one item held. (7:33:41)
Michael D. Rodriguez (alderperson): Honored Yesenia Juarez of Little Village and described how immigration enforcement has caused fear, including lower parade turnout on 26th Street. (4:32:50); Reported the heat illness prevention ordinance and, with Chair Maria E. Hadden, moved to defer and publish it. (7:38:35)
Jessica L. Fuentes (alderperson): Said businesses in her ward report fewer customers and workers due to fear of immigration enforcement, and thanked the mayor and colleagues for standing with immigrant communities. (4:37:54)
Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (alderperson): Compared current federal detentions to disappearances under Latin American dictatorships and honored Irma Aragon for supporting gun violence survivors. (4:43:58); Supported the slavery apology resolution and thanked Alderperson Lamont J. Robinson for bringing it through committee. (7:22:31)
Daniel La Spata (alderperson): Asked colleagues to send him Latino-owned businesses to promote, calling for economic solidarity. (4:54:46); Thanked Jeff Levine for mentoring others and bringing interns into the Law Department. (6:14:09); Reported Pedestrian and Traffic Safety hearings on sidewalk repairs and enforcement equity, and moved 241 routine traffic items. (7:34:39)
Gilbert Villegas (alderperson): Described the military service of Latino Americans in U.S. conflicts and thanked colleagues for solidarity. (4:56:35); Praised the Corporation Counsel's strategy to resolve over 100 cases for $90 million as a good deal for the city. (6:44:21); Reported Economic, Capital and Technology Development items including SSA appointments and tax incentives. (6:53:34)
Julia M. Ramirez (alderperson): Said federal agents had detained a street vendor in her ward that day and honored a rapid response leader. (5:06:54); Reported six Health and Human Relations items and three subject matter hearings. (7:04:35)
Byron Sigcho-López (alderperson): Said immigrant residents and children face fear from enforcement actions and honored a Cooper school mariachi teacher. (5:14:28); Reported Housing and Real Estate items, including a Rule 30 typo correction to the Jackson Park Housing Pilot Program. (7:28:53)
Jeanette B. Taylor (alderperson): Recounted the 34-day 2015 hunger strike to save Dyett High School and urged support for young people and schools. (5:26:14); Reported the Education Committee hearing with CPS and two Community College board reappointments. (6:56:06)
Maria E. Hadden (alderperson): Recalled supporting the Dyett hunger strikers and praised community organizing. (5:29:57); Thanked Jeff Levine for protecting democracy through rules and order. (5:58:15); Reported Environmental Protection and Energy items on bird-friendly design, the Paris Agreement, composting and lead service lines. (6:57:03)
David H. Moore (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for serving several mayors and always being responsive. (5:41:21)
Jason C. Ervin (alderperson): Said Jeff Levine wrote the council rules and gave balanced counsel. (5:46:03); Praised Corporation Counsel for innovative tactics in settling the Watts-related cases. (6:47:17); Reported Budget and Government Operations items including a 2025 appropriation amendment. (6:50:33)
Samantha Nugent (alderperson): Praised Jeff Levine's fairness and integrity in applying the law. (5:48:08)
Marty Quinn (alderperson): Congratulated Jeff Levine on his career. (5:49:21); Supported the revised ADU ordinance for including labor standards and local hiring, and said he would withdraw his Rule 41. (8:09:07)
Matthew J. O'Shea (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for his kindness and willingness to find middle ground. (5:50:35)
Matthew J. Martin (alderperson): Described Jeff Levine as a counselor who helped members solve problems. (5:51:44); Moved to discharge and re-refer his security deposit ordinance to the Housing Committee while he meets with stakeholders. (8:17:48)
Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for calm guidance when she was appointed. (5:53:31)
Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for explaining parliamentary rulings. (6:01:18); Asked to be recorded as a no on the slavery apology resolution. (7:14:40)
Monique L. Scott (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for his service. (6:02:54)
Scott Waguespack (alderperson): Credited Jeff Levine's attention to detail, including during COVID when Waguespack chaired Finance. (6:03:17)
William E. Hall (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for helping with revenue ideas as chair of the revenue committee. (6:06:59)
Emma Mitts (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for his years of service under four mayors. (6:07:53)
Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for being patient and available. (6:09:45); Called the $90 million settlement a good deal for the city and thanked Corporation Counsel. (6:45:27); Said the city is not to blame for slavery and asked to be recorded as a no on the apology resolution. (7:10:56)
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for protecting the city through the rule of law. (6:11:06)
James M. Gardiner (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for his professionalism despite disagreements. (6:12:44)
Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for sharing his knowledge. (6:15:15)
Pat Dowell (alderperson): Thanked Jeff Levine for his counsel and clear language when she became a committee chair. (6:15:49); Reported Finance Committee items including TIF agreements and legal settlements. (6:36:52); Thanked the Corporation Counsel for work on the Watts-related settlement. (6:48:48)
Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson): Argued Chicago bears responsibility for slavery because its wealth was tied to it, and criticized colleagues voting no on the apology. (7:15:05)
Chris Taliaferro (alderperson): Reported the Police and Fire Committee recommendation of an Office of Public Safety Administration executive director appointment. (7:35:44)

Exchanges between members

4:36:25 Rodriguez thanked Quezada for his remarks on the resolution.
4:43:47 Rodríguez Sánchez thanked Quezada for his words.
4:43:47 Rodríguez Sánchez thanked Fuentes for her words.
4:54:35 La Spata remarked to Vasquez that he should have chosen to speak last.
5:03:48 Lopez directed criticism at Fuentes over her remarks on immigration, and the chair asked him to direct his comments to the chair.
5:04:09 Lopez moved to censure Fuentes; the motion failed.
5:06:54 Ramirez thanked Sigcho-López for bringing young performers to the chamber.
5:29:49 Hadden thanked Taylor for yielding and praised her leadership in the Dyett hunger strike.
5:41:38 Moore echoed Beale's remarks about Jeff Levine.
5:48:27 Nugent responded to Beale's joke, saying Levine never bent the law for convenience.
5:52:06 Martin echoed O'Shea's point that Levine chose public service over higher pay.
5:54:03 Lee agreed with Ervin that Levine brought calm to newly appointed members.
6:12:10 Manaa-Hoppenworth echoed Hadden's point that rules are the foundation of democracy.
6:16:45 Dowell agreed with Nugent about Levine's sense of humor.
6:44:21 Villegas thanked the Finance chair for holding hearings on the settlement cases.
6:45:27 Sposato said Villegas had said exactly what he wanted to say about the settlement.
6:48:09 Ervin agreed with Sposato that the settlement reflected good management.
7:00:44 Villegas thanked the Environment Committee chair for holding hearings on lead service lines.
7:04:12 Hadden thanked Vice Chair Timothy R. Knudsen for chairing a committee meeting.
7:11:38 Vasquez criticized Lopez's remarks opposing the slavery apology resolution.

Roll-call votes at this meeting

Call for hearing(s) on implementation of gender-based violence prevention services and programming in Chicago (R2025-0017551): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-6-0403-F by requiring special use permits for sports and recreation participants in Planned Manufacturing District 8A (O2025-0018390): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Designation of 6756-6758 S Chappel Ave as Low Affordability Community (O2025-0018733): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 7-28-710 and 7-28-715 prohibiting restrictions on residential composting (SO2025-0018160): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1400 W 46th St and redevelopment agreement with Bubbly Dynamics LLC (O2025-0018791): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (49.2) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Howard St (O2025-0018759): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Revised redevelopment agreement with Steep Theatre Corporation to provide tax increment financing (TIF) funds for improvements to Steep Theater located at 5300-5318 N Kenmore Ave (O2025-0018748): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Call for hearing(s) on delays by Department of Water and Management in notifying residents affected by lead contamination in service lines (R2025-0018715): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2 and 17 regarding conversion units and coach houses (SO2024-0008918): Passed 46 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Redevelopment agreement for sale of properties to Citizens Building a Better Community LLC under City Lots for Working Families Program to construct single family homes at 601, 629, 631, 633, 635, 620, 622, 624 and 626 E 46th St and 4531, 4553 and 4833 S Evans Ave including modification of program requirements and reduction or waiver of certain fees (O2025-0018223): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Assignment or reimbursement of Community Benefit Funds to The Magnificent Mile Association named as service provider for public safety improvements surrounding Bally's Chicago casino location (O2025-0018805): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Call for hearing(s) on allocation of HIV/AIDS grant funding and steps taken to realize goals of Healthy Chicago 2025 (SR2024-0014414): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Redevelopment agreement with After School Matters, Inc. to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for After School Matters Orleans Teen Center project at 1065 N Orleans St (O2025-0018758): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Call for hearing(s) on city's plans for public health education and pursuit of federal public health grants (R2025-0017564): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Issuance of formal apology from City Council to Black citizens of Chicago for historical injustices of slavery (R2025-0015728): Adopted 43 yea, 4 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-12-0900 exempting public and civic uses from dynamic image sign criteria (SO2024-0010959): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-6-0403 and 17-8-0510 to strike Planned Manufacturing District No. 11B from exemption of floor area limit for food and beverage retail sales (O2025-0018761): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Affirmation of commitment to goals of Paris Climate Agreement and call for federal government to support Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (SR2025-0018772): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Redevelopment agreement with Field Building Revitalization Partners LLC and Downtown Chicago Neighborhood Council NFP to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for mixed-use development at 135 S LaSalle St (SO2025-0018762): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Redevelopment agreement with R.A.G.E. Economic Uplifting Project LLC to provide Neighborhood Opportunity Funds (NOF) for improvements at 1210 W 59 St (O2025-0018767): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at Clark Adams Building,105 W Adams St (SO2025-0018754): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Sale of vacant City-owned property at 5056 W Washington Blvd to The Catholic Bishop of Chicago for benefit of St. Simon of Cyrene, under ChiBlockBuilder platform for landscaped parking lot with remote-operated gate entry (O2025-0018836): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Establishment of Jackson Park Housing Pilot Program by amending various parts of Chapters 2-44-110, 5-10, and 5-12 of the Municipal Code (SO2023-0004085): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
First amendment to redevelopment agreement with Center Court Development LLC for phased development of City parcels at 5408, 5410, 5440 S Dearborn St, 5407, 5419, 5400 S Federal St, and developer parcels at 5400-5402, 5404, 5412, 5426, 5434, 5440 S Dearborn St, with relief from certain City requirements for construction of various dwelling units (O2025-0018851): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Call on U.S. Congress to establish end date for Puerto Rico Financial Oversight and Management Board and ensure transition toward Puerto Rican fiscal autonomy (R2025-0017499): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Call on Chicago Transit Authority Board to increase enforcement of non-smoking ordinance and to install new CTA president with public transit experience (R2025-0018153): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (30.37) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Diversey Ave (O2025-0018450): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Call on President Donald Trump to remove Cuba from State Sponsored Terrorism list and restore travel and trade (SR2024-0011018): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent

Legislation on the agenda

Reappointment of Darlene Oliver Hightower as member of Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 (A2025-0018738), Approved
Reappointment of Oscar Sanchez as member of Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508 (A2025-0018740), Approved
Reappointment of Claudia P. Rodriguez as member of Special Service Area No. 25, Little Village Commission (A2025-0018742), Approved
Appointment of Hugo Avila as member of Special Service Area No. 25, Little Village Commission (A2025-0018743), Approved
Appointment of Rosa Haraf as member of Special Service Area No. 34, Uptown Commission (A2025-0018744), Approved
Appointment of Pamela Flowers-Thomas as member of Special Service Area No. 81, 87th Street Business Corridor Commission (A2025-0018745), Approved
Appointment of Walter Redmond Burnett as Alderperson of 27th Ward (A2025-0019836), Approved
Appointment of Era Patterson as Executive Director of Office of Public Safety Administration (A2025-0019915), Approved
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Elston Materials (O2025-0018233), Passed
Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 2nd Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Allowance Account for Year… (O2025-0018262), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Roscoe-Bell Properties LLC (O2025-0018267), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for New Smart Center LLC (O2025-0018319), Passed
Exemption from the physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Chicago Systems and Signals (O2025-0018320), Passed
Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of May 21, 2025 (O2025-0018473), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for TRG Van Buren (O2025-0018494), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Waveland Auto Sales LLC (O2025-0018579), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Euphoric Gatherings (O2025-0018595), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Reliable Auto Repair Center, Inc. (O2025-0018607), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Novak Neva LLC (O2025-0018705), Passed
Amended 2025 budget and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 47, Cottage Grove (O2025-0018768), Passed
Support of Class 7(b) tax incentive for property at 1210 W 59th St (O2025-0018800), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Urban Innovations (O2025-0018807), Passed
Parking meters at N Armour St and W Chicago Ave (O2025-0019328), Passed as Substitute
Parking meters at N Clark St from W Montrose Ave to W Leland Ave; W Ainslie St to W Winnemac Ave; and W Ainslie St to W Argyle St - remove (O2025-0019337), Passed as Substitute
Parking meters at portions of W Lawrence Ave, N Clark St, W Leland Ave, W Wilson Ave, W Sunnyside Ave, W Montrose Ave, N Sheridan Rd, N… (O2025-0019339), Passed as Substitute
Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025 amendment within Fund No. 925 for Department of Housing and Department of Public Health (O2025-0019573), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Tire Zone III, Inc. (O2025-0019618), Passed
Public Hearing for enlargement of Special Service Area No. 27, change in special services, imposition of annual service tax at .25%,… (O2025-0019686), Passed
Public Hearing on Special Service Area No. 72 for change in special services, imposition of annual service tax at 1.75%, extension of… (O2025-0019745), Passed
Public hearing terminating original SSA 17, creating new Special Service Area 17-2025 (Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville), 15 year term of… (O2025-0019748), Passed

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