Committee on Transportation and Public Way meeting, June 10, 2026
- When: Wed, Jun 10, 2026, 10:30 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Transportation and Public Way
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928551?video=1199872272
- Transcript: full text (13,493 words, automatic captions)
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 Transportation and Public Way Committee met, approved the Rule 45 report, accepted a direct introduction, and voted on several ordinance items. A major amendment to municipal code addressing fly-dumping vehicle impoundment was discussed but held for further consideration. The committee also approved a railroad alley closure and a batch of miscellaneous items, then adjourned.
Topics: Rule 45 report approval, Fly-dumping vehicle impoundment amendment, Substitute ordinance review, Railroad alley closure, Miscellaneous ordinance approvals
Agenda items discussed
- 39:01 Approve Rule 45 report for the Committee on Transportation and Public Way meeting held May 13, 2026: passed
- 39:33 Direct introduction to committee (page four items 7-9): passed
- 39:47 Amendment of municipal code (Title 2,9,11) ordinance 2026-0024966 – impoundment of vehicles used in fly-dumping (2026-0024966): held
- 1:05:05 Substitute ordinance (page two, item one): held
- 1:53:01 Baltimore and Ohio Chicago Terminal Railroad – closure of public alleys in the 16th Ward: passed
- 1:52:34 Approval of 25 miscellaneous ordinances and one amendment introduced by various alderpersons: passed
- 1:55:20 Motion to adjourn the meeting: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Gregory I. Mitchell (chair): Noted that Alderman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez was trying to add herself to the motion. (22:19); Thanked Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley for his comments. (46:18)
- Andre Vasquez Jr. (chair): Asked Vice Chair Andre Vasquez Jr. to confirm a vote on adjournment. (1:46:05)
- William Conway (alderperson): Moved to accept the direct introduction of several items. (39:33); Moved to accept the substitute ordinance. (1:05:05); Asked Lieutenant Cho to clarify the probable-cause determination process. (53:07)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Was identified as trying to add herself to the remote-participation motion. (22:19)
- Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): Moved to approve the Rule 45 report. (39:04); Thanked the chair for pulling the ordinance together and described its impact on her ward. (55:26); Requested a motion to renew a vote on the ordinance. (1:03:38)
- Brian Hopkins (alderperson)
- David H. Moore (alderperson): Asked if there were any questions for the presenters on the fly-dumping ordinance. (42:06); Raised a point-of-information about cost recovery for high-lift equipment. (1:00:03)
- Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson): Requested remote participation under Rule 59. (21:50)
- Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Thanked the chair for the discussion on the ordinance. (46:18); Asked whether the committee was considering reinstating cameras in fly-dumping hotspots. (57:52)
- Michael D. Rodriguez (alderperson): Thanked city staff for their work on fly-dumping and expressed support for the ordinance. (50:50); Asked about enhanced penalties for high-value fly-dumping. (51:16)
- Scott Waguespack (alderperson)
- Jessica L. Fuentes (alderperson): Acknowledged the chair’s motion. (1:16:42)
Exchanges between members
- 22:19 Chair Gregory I. Mitchell asked if Alderman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez was trying to add herself to the remote-participation motion.
- 46:18 Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley thanked Chair Gregory I. Mitchell for the discussion.
- 55:26 Alderman Michelle A. Harris thanked Chair Gregory I. Mitchell for drafting the ordinance.
- 1:16:39 Alderman Jessica L. Fuentes acknowledged the chair’s motion.