City Council meeting, October 14, 2026

• When: Wed, Oct 14, 2026, 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=1235564993
• Transcript: full text (38,631 words, automatic captions)

Video chapters

• 1:34 Rules of conduct for public meetings (read by Sergeant-at-Arms)
• 27:07 Public comment period
• 57:37 Acknowledgments (Rev. Dr. Johnny Miller, Good News Partners, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Julian Mobley)
• 58:42 Jason C. Ervin: Honored Rev. Dr. Johnny Miller's 50 years of ministry and service on the West Side.
• 59:39 Emma Mitts: Joined in recognizing Rev. Johnny Miller's 50 years of service.
• 1:00:57 David H. Moore: Honored Rev. Johnny Miller's citywide leadership and spiritual mentorship.
• 1:01:44 Chris Taliaferro: Honored Rev. Johnny Miller as a West Side legend of prayer.
• 1:03:39 Walter R. Burnett: Supported the resolution honoring Rev. Miller's legacy of leadership.
• 1:10:00 Maria E. Hadden: Recognized Good News Partners' 50 years providing housing and stability to people…
• 1:13:15 Michelle A. Harris: As a breast cancer survivor, urged annual mammograms and early detection.
• 1:16:15 Nicole T. Lee: Shared her breast cancer survivor story and urged early testing.
• 1:18:15 Emma Mitts: Supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month and invited colleagues to the 37th Ward awareness walk.
• 1:20:52 Michael D. Rodriguez: Recognized CTA worker Julian Mobley, murdered at the Green Line station, and requested…
• 1:22:58 Resolution: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month
• 1:24:14 Silvana Tabares: Supported the domestic violence resolution and described the survivor-led Chicago and Cook…
• 1:26:50 Monique L. Scott: Supported domestic violence awareness, calling it a community issue and praising 24th Ward…
• 1:28:29 Michael D. Rodriguez: Supported the domestic violence resolution, honoring advocates' often unpaid and…
• 1:32:13 Daniel La Spata: Shared his mother's story of domestic violence and cited a 44% reduction in…
• 1:34:43 Nicole T. Lee: As Women's Caucus chair, supported the domestic violence resolution and called for more…
• 1:35:35 Nicole T. Lee: Committed to rescheduling a subject matter hearing on the issue with Alderman Taliaferro.
• 1:37:37 Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: Supported the domestic violence resolution, drawing on her prior work in CPS and Cook…
• 1:43:01 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Broadened the domestic violence discussion to violence against children and criticized…
• 1:47:03 Raymond A. Lopez: Supported the domestic violence resolution, noting a 50% increase in Illinois domestic…
• 1:47:37 Stephanie D. Coleman: Supported the domestic violence resolution, citing statistics that Black women account…
• 1:53:13 Byron Sigcho-López: Supported the domestic violence resolution and said the rapid rehousing program that…
• 2:03:45 Mayoral veto of ordinance requiring three-fifths vote for debt issuance
• 2:05:19 Motion to override mayoral veto of debt-threshold ordinance
• 2:05:23 Marty Quinn: Moved to adopt the debt-threshold ordinance notwithstanding the mayoral veto.
• 2:06:30 William Conway: Argued the city has billions in unused borrowing authorization and that requiring 30 votes…
• 2:07:56 William Conway: Cited $2 billion a year in debt service as a burden inherited from past borrowing decisions.
• 2:09:01 William Conway: Urged colleagues to require 30 of 50 members to agree on major financial commitments.
• 2:10:17 Matthew J. O'Shea: Criticized colleagues for avoiding difficult votes and urged them to cast and own their…
• 2:11:12 Matthew J. O'Shea: Noted more than $30 billion in outstanding debt and argued a three-fifths majority is…
• 2:12:09 Matthew J. O'Shea: Called on absent members to return to chambers and vote.
• 2:13:28 Daniel La Spata: Addressed accusations he dodged votes, explaining his absence and stating he would vote…
• 2:14:45 Daniel La Spata: Disputed the out-of-control debt narrative, noting the general obligation bond tax levy is…
• 2:16:34 Jason C. Ervin: Argued the three-fifths threshold takes power from the majority, recounting the Council's…
• 2:20:16 Jason C. Ervin: Argued concerns about executive oversight only arise under Black mayors.
• 2:27:00 Brendan Reilly: Called the claim that a three-fifths majority would paralyze development a fallacy.
• 2:27:14 Brendan Reilly: Said Chicago is the only one of the ten biggest U.S. cities requiring only a simple majority…
• 2:30:33 Brendan Reilly: Framed the ordinance as fiscal discipline, citing roughly $42,000 debt liability per citizen.
• 2:31:17 Raymond A. Lopez: Supported overriding the veto, saying the Council must regain power over debt and borrowing.
• 2:36:02 Raymond A. Lopez: Argued raising the threshold ensures all members have a seat at the table rather than…
• 2:40:58 David H. Moore: Told constituents that overriding the veto would mean giving up the Black Caucus's leverage…
• 2:42:19 David H. Moore: Said he would not vote to reduce the Caucus's negotiating position while it holds 20 votes.
• 2:43:14 Maria E. Hadden: Opposed the veto override, arguing it is a distraction that would not solve the city's debt…
• 2:47:36 Maria E. Hadden: Argued the city's infrastructure failings stem from generations of decision-making that…
• 2:56:01 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Explained he sought alternatives to a raised threshold over the weekend but found no…
• 3:01:09 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Argued mayors start with 15-20 appointments-based votes, so 26 is not an even playing…
• 3:04:13 Emma Mitts: Opposed the override, describing pressure over infrastructure funding and frustration about…
• 3:06:44 Nicholas Sposato: Said he was offended by colleagues interjecting race into the debt threshold debate.
• 3:08:09 Nicholas Sposato: Gave the Council's racial breakdown and argued the issue should be about right or wrong,…
• 3:09:21 Nicholas Sposato: Said his vote was not personal against the mayor and announced he would not support the…
• 3:09:41 Marty Quinn: Argued a truly independent council must change the rules that have long been used against the…
• 3:11:19 Marty Quinn: Said the ordinance simply forces any mayor to find four more votes on city debt issues.
• 3:17:05 Committee on Finance report, incl. Guevara settlements ($260,814,000) and housing redevelopment items
• 3:17:20 Pat Dowell: Presented the Finance Committee report including multifamily funds and TIF for the Harvest Homes…
• 3:25:36 Pat Dowell: Reported 16 settlement orders in cases against Guevara totaling $260,814,000.
• 3:26:28 Committee on Aviation report, incl. AllClear LLC TSA concession lease at O'Hare and Midway
• 3:29:37 Appointment of Juan Pablo Prieto as Commissioner of Fleet and Facilities Management
• 3:31:41 Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: Supported the Prieto appointment, noting their shared Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation…
• 3:33:51 Ruth Cruz: Supported the Prieto appointment as a friend and 30th Ward neighbor with a clear departmental…
• 3:38:37 Gilbert Villegas: Supported the Prieto appointment, praising his CTA small-business contracting work and…
• 3:40:02 Peter Chico: Supported the Prieto appointment based on his work on the Red Line Extension in the 10th Ward.
• 3:44:00 Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development report (SSA appointments, tax incentives)
• 3:50:33 Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy report, incl. polystyrene foam procurement ban
• 3:52:15 Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight report (Board of Ethics appointments)
• 3:54:23 Committee on Housing and Real Estate report; CHA commissioner appointment of Mary Gardner deferred and…
• 4:00:36 Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety report, incl. making Smart Streets program permanent citywide
• 4:02:24 Committee on Transportation and Public Way report
• 4:04:39 Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards report
• 4:07:49 Committee on Public Safety report, incl. resolution reinstating the Violence Against Women Task Force for…
• 4:08:07 Brian Hopkins: Reported the Public Safety Committee's recommendation to reinstate the Joint City-County…
• 4:10:59 Jessica L. Fuentes: Supported the task force resolution, acknowledging past disagreements with Tabares but…
• 4:12:20 Appointment of Tahira L. Hinton as Commissioner of Human Resources
• 4:16:01 Chris Taliaferro: Supported Tahira L. Hinton's appointment as Human Resources Commissioner.
• 4:20:35 New business introductions (incl. ranked choice voting referendum in 30th Ward, data center moratorium…
• 4:27:13 Unfinished business: appointment of Ramona Westbrook as CHA commissioner
• 4:29:42 Anthony Beale: Opposed CHA commissioner appointments, warning of a rushed effort to flip the board and…
• 4:30:13 Anthony Beale: Claimed people have said directly the board would be flipped to remove the CHA CEO and urged…
• 4:35:16 Unfinished business: appointment of John Bartlett as CHA commissioner
• 4:36:33 Ordinance setting next regular meetings for December 8-9, 2026

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 October 14, 2026 City Council meeting opened with public comment from ten speakers, largely CTA union members urging transit worker protections and contractors/residents supporting the South Works/Quantum Shore development. The Council passed a resolution recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, heard acknowledgments honoring Rev. Dr. Johnny Miller's retirement, Good News Partners' 50th anniversary, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and the death of CTA worker Julian Mobley. The main contested item was an attempt to override Mayor Johnson's veto of ordinance O2026-0026270, which would require a three-fifths vote for debt issuance; after a lengthy debate, the override failed 33-17. The Council also approved committee reports including the appointment of Juan Pablo Prieto as Fleet and Facilities Management Commissioner and Tahira L. Hinton as Human Resources Commissioner, while two Chicago Housing Authority commissioner appointments (Ramona Westbrook and John Bartlett) failed 16-30. The next meetings were set for December 8-9, 2026.

Topics: CTA worker safety, Quantum Shore development, affordable housing, domestic violence, breast cancer awareness, city debt, veto override, council independence, appointments, CHA leadership, special service areas, zoning

Agenda items discussed

• 1:34 Rules of conduct for public meetings (read by Sergeant-at-Arms) (O2026-0012345)
• 27:07 Public comment period (O2026-0012345)
• 57:37 Acknowledgments (Rev. Dr. Johnny Miller, Good News Partners, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Julian Mobley) (O2026-0012345)
• 1:22:58 Resolution: Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month (O2026-0012345): passed
• 2:03:45 Mayoral veto of ordinance requiring three-fifths vote for debt issuance (O2026-0026270): discussed
• 2:05:19 Motion to override mayoral veto of debt-threshold ordinance (O2026-0026270): failed
• 3:17:05 Committee on Finance report, incl. Guevara settlements ($260,814,000) and housing redevelopment items (O2026-0012345): passed
• 3:26:28 Committee on Aviation report, incl. AllClear LLC TSA concession lease at O'Hare and Midway (O2026-0029003): passed
• 3:29:37 Appointment of Juan Pablo Prieto as Commissioner of Fleet and Facilities Management (O2026-0029004): passed
• 3:44:00 Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development report (SSA appointments, tax incentives) (O2026-0029005): passed
• 3:50:33 Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy report, incl. polystyrene foam procurement ban (O2026-0025472): passed
• 3:52:15 Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight report (Board of Ethics appointments) (O2026-0012345): passed
• 3:54:23 Committee on Housing and Real Estate report; CHA commissioner appointment of Mary Gardner deferred and published (O2026-0029001): deferred
• 4:00:36 Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety report, incl. making Smart Streets program permanent citywide (SO2026-0028833): passed
• 4:02:24 Committee on Transportation and Public Way report (O2026-0012345): passed
• 4:04:39 Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards report (O2026-0028815): passed
• 4:07:49 Committee on Public Safety report, incl. resolution reinstating the Violence Against Women Task Force for phase two (O2026-0028875): passed
• 4:12:20 Appointment of Tahira L. Hinton as Commissioner of Human Resources (A-2026-0029002): passed
• 4:20:35 New business introductions (incl. ranked choice voting referendum in 30th Ward, data center moratorium referendum in 40th Ward, Reclaiming Chicago affordable homes ordinance) (O2026-0012345): discussed
• 4:27:13 Unfinished business: appointment of Ramona Westbrook as CHA commissioner (O2026-0027373): failed
• 4:35:16 Unfinished business: appointment of John Bartlett as CHA commissioner (O2026-0027382): failed
• 4:36:33 Ordinance setting next regular meetings for December 8-9, 2026 (O2026-0012345): passed

Alderpersons who spoke

• William Conway (alderperson): Argued the city has billions in unused borrowing authorization and that requiring 30 votes instead of 26 would not delay infrastructure. (2:06:30); Cited $2 billion a year in debt service as a burden inherited from past borrowing decisions. (2:07:56); Urged colleagues to require 30 of 50 members to agree on major financial commitments. (2:09:01)
• Matthew J. O'Shea (alderperson): Criticized colleagues for avoiding difficult votes and urged them to cast and own their votes. (2:10:17); Noted more than $30 billion in outstanding debt and argued a three-fifths majority is good oversight, as in Illinois state government. (2:11:12); Called on absent members to return to chambers and vote. (2:12:09)
• Daniel La Spata (alderperson): Shared his mother's story of domestic violence and cited a 44% reduction in domestic-related homicides alongside a 26% increase in domestic-related shootings. (1:32:13); Addressed accusations he dodged votes, explaining his absence and stating he would vote against the override. (2:13:28); Disputed the out-of-control debt narrative, noting the general obligation bond tax levy is lower than ten years ago. (2:14:45)
• Jason C. Ervin (alderperson): Honored Rev. Dr. Johnny Miller's 50 years of ministry and service on the West Side. (58:42); Argued the three-fifths threshold takes power from the majority, recounting the Council's history of minority underrepresentation. (2:16:34); Argued concerns about executive oversight only arise under Black mayors. (2:20:16)
• Brendan Reilly (alderperson): Called the claim that a three-fifths majority would paralyze development a fallacy. (2:27:00); Said Chicago is the only one of the ten biggest U.S. cities requiring only a simple majority to issue debt. (2:27:14); Framed the ordinance as fiscal discipline, citing roughly $42,000 debt liability per citizen. (2:30:33)
• Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Supported the domestic violence resolution, noting a 50% increase in Illinois domestic violence hotline calls this year. (1:47:03); Supported overriding the veto, saying the Council must regain power over debt and borrowing. (2:31:17); Argued raising the threshold ensures all members have a seat at the table rather than dismissing 24 colleagues. (2:36:02)
• David H. Moore (alderperson): Honored Rev. Johnny Miller's citywide leadership and spiritual mentorship. (1:00:57); Told constituents that overriding the veto would mean giving up the Black Caucus's leverage of 20 votes. (2:40:58); Said he would not vote to reduce the Caucus's negotiating position while it holds 20 votes. (2:42:19)
• Maria E. Hadden (alderperson): Recognized Good News Partners' 50 years providing housing and stability to people experiencing homelessness in Rogers Park. (1:10:00); Opposed the veto override, arguing it is a distraction that would not solve the city's debt problems. (2:43:14); Argued the city's infrastructure failings stem from generations of decision-making that deprioritized poor Black and Latino communities. (2:47:36)
• Andre Vasquez Jr. (alderperson): Broadened the domestic violence discussion to violence against children and criticized normalized physical discipline. (1:43:01); Explained he sought alternatives to a raised threshold over the weekend but found no agreement, so supports the 30-vote threshold. (2:56:01); Argued mayors start with 15-20 appointments-based votes, so 26 is not an even playing field, and higher thresholds force engagement. (3:01:09)
• Emma Mitts (alderperson): Joined in recognizing Rev. Johnny Miller's 50 years of service. (59:39); Supported Breast Cancer Awareness Month and invited colleagues to the 37th Ward awareness walk. (1:18:15); Opposed the override, describing pressure over infrastructure funding and frustration about unreported flood relief funds for the 37th Ward. (3:04:13)
• Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Said he was offended by colleagues interjecting race into the debt threshold debate. (3:06:44); Gave the Council's racial breakdown and argued the issue should be about right or wrong, not race. (3:08:09); Said his vote was not personal against the mayor and announced he would not support the veto. (3:09:21)
• Marty Quinn (alderperson): Moved to adopt the debt-threshold ordinance notwithstanding the mayoral veto. (2:05:23); Argued a truly independent council must change the rules that have long been used against the legislative branch. (3:09:41); Said the ordinance simply forces any mayor to find four more votes on city debt issues. (3:11:19)
• Anthony Beale (alderperson): Opposed CHA commissioner appointments, warning of a rushed effort to flip the board and remove the current CHA CEO. (4:29:42); Claimed people have said directly the board would be flipped to remove the CHA CEO and urged no votes. (4:30:13)
• Silvana Tabares (alderperson): Supported the domestic violence resolution and described the survivor-led Chicago and Cook County Violence Against Women Task Force's results. (1:24:14)
• Monique L. Scott (alderperson): Supported domestic violence awareness, calling it a community issue and praising 24th Ward advocate Juanita. (1:26:50)
• Michael D. Rodriguez (alderperson): Recognized CTA worker Julian Mobley, murdered at the Green Line station, and requested a moment of silence. (1:20:52); Supported the domestic violence resolution, honoring advocates' often unpaid and unrecognized work. (1:28:29)
• Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Shared her breast cancer survivor story and urged early testing. (1:16:15); As Women's Caucus chair, supported the domestic violence resolution and called for more funding. (1:34:43); Committed to rescheduling a subject matter hearing on the issue with Alderman Taliaferro. (1:35:35)
• Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Supported the domestic violence resolution, drawing on her prior work in CPS and Cook County, and thanked advocates including Mujeres Latinas en Acción. (1:37:37); Supported the Prieto appointment, noting their shared Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation fellowship background. (3:31:41)
• Ruth Cruz (alderperson): Supported the Prieto appointment as a friend and 30th Ward neighbor with a clear departmental vision. (3:33:51)
• Gilbert Villegas (alderperson): Supported the Prieto appointment, praising his CTA small-business contracting work and urging savings and technology at 2FM. (3:38:37)
• Peter Chico (alderperson): Supported the Prieto appointment based on his work on the Red Line Extension in the 10th Ward. (3:40:02)
• Byron Sigcho-López (alderperson): Supported the domestic violence resolution and said the rapid rehousing program that housed 417 survivors needs more funding. (1:53:13)
• Jessica L. Fuentes (alderperson): Supported the task force resolution, acknowledging past disagreements with Tabares but agreement on the justice system's failures toward victims. (4:10:59)
• Chris Taliaferro (alderperson): Honored Rev. Johnny Miller as a West Side legend of prayer. (1:01:44); Supported Tahira L. Hinton's appointment as Human Resources Commissioner. (4:16:01)
• Walter R. Burnett (alderperson): Supported the resolution honoring Rev. Miller's legacy of leadership. (1:03:39)
• Stephanie D. Coleman (alderperson): Supported the domestic violence resolution, citing statistics that Black women account for 65% of domestic violence assault and battery victims. (1:47:37)
• Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): As a breast cancer survivor, urged annual mammograms and early detection. (1:13:15)
• Pat Dowell (alderperson): Presented the Finance Committee report including multifamily funds and TIF for the Harvest Homes housing project in the 28th Ward. (3:17:20); Reported 16 settlement orders in cases against Guevara totaling $260,814,000. (3:25:36)
• Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson)
• Brian Hopkins (alderperson): Reported the Public Safety Committee's recommendation to reinstate the Joint City-County Violence Against Women Task Force for phase two. (4:08:07)

Exchanges between members

• 2:29:04 Reilly directly addressed Ervin mid-debate, saying the three-fifths discussion could go much further and that the previous arguments were flawed.
• 1:15:49 Harris thanked Lee for championing women's issues and providing a platform for the breast cancer acknowledgment.
• 1:26:20 Tabares thanked Chairman Hopkins for his leadership on the Public Safety Committee and taking up the task force resolution.
• 1:34:58 Lee appreciated Hadden's acknowledgement of the Women's Caucus heading into budget season.
• 1:35:24 Lee acknowledged Tabares's work on the joint task force and pledged to reschedule a related subject matter hearing.
• 2:55:31 Tabares thanked Hopkins for advancing the Violence Against Women Task Force resolution for phases one and two.
• 3:01:14 Vasquez recounted that the first person he spoke with after his election was Brendan Reilly in order to understand downtown governance.
• 4:09:31 Lopez thanked Chairman Hopkins and Alderman Tabares for the Violence Against Women Task Force resolution.

Roll-call votes at this meeting

• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-64-206 establishing hours of operation for parking meters at various locations (O2026-0028790): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 2nd Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028774): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Call for hearing(s) on Amtrak Midwest Maintenance Facility site selection, alternatives, federal environmental review and possible effects on nearby communities and shared rail operations (R2026-0028877): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 18th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028800): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.103) and 4-60-023 (35.97) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion of W Montrose Ave (O2026-0028335): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 22nd Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028806): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 19th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028801): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 17th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028796): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 5th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028779): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Redevelopment agreement with By the Hand Club For Kids NFP to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for redevelopment of property at 13122 S Ellis Ave (O2026-0028746): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 15th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028793): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 23rd Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028807): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 16th Precinct of 15th Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028923): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 208 S LaSalle St (Or2026-0028250): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (11.147) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion of W Roosevelt Rd (O2026-0028328): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (6.156, 6.157, 6.158) and 4-60-023 (6.181, 6.182, 6.183) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Cottage Grove Ave and E 87th St (O2026-0028883): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 6th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028780): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 8th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028784): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (27.198) and (42.522) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of W Lake St and N Desplaines St (O2026-0028472): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-45-165 by including additional review and decision-making criteria when considering revocation of property tax incentives (SO2026-0027237): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Redevelopment agreement with Hudson Michigan Avenue Owner LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for development of property at 2222 S Michigan Ave (O2026-0028772): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (48.1) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portions of W Granville Ave (O2026-0028358): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 4th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028778): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Call for hearing on establishment of Business Improvement District (BID) No. 1 (The Magnificent Mile) (SR2026-0028755): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay
• Redevelopment agreement with North Lawndale Catalyst Initiative NFP to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for development of property at 920 - 922 S Campbell Ave (O2026-0028748): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-8-037 prohibiting operation of mobile food vendors on portions of N Wells St, E Huron St, N Lake Shore Dr, W Chicago Ave, and W Division St (O2026-0029055): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-92 by adding new Section 2-92-591 prohibiting city departments and agencies from procuring disposable food service containers composed of polystyrene foam (SO2026-0025472): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 20th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028802): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 10-8 regarding Charitable Solicitation on public way (SO2026-0026950): Passed 47 yea, 2 nay
• Designation of 11th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028787): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (25.77) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of W 22nd Pl (O2026-0028809): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 14th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028792): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 7th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028781): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 16th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028795): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-9-0129 allowing lawful cannabis dispensaries to modify operations to include medical cannabis without triggering Section 17-9-0129.1 (SO2026-0028463): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (30.36) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portions of W Belmont Ave and N Laramie Ave (O2026-0027604): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 revising area covered by Smart Streets Program (SO2026-0028833): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Support of Class 7(d) tax incentive for property at 5567 W North Ave (O2026-0028864): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Issuance of permit to South Chicago Property Management Company Ltd. to allow specialized vehicles access to Burley Avenue Improvement Project located at 11600 S Burley Ave, 3200 E 116th St and 3018 E 114th St (O2026-0028751): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Concession lease and license agreement with ALCLEAR LLC for TSA services at O'Hare International Airport and Midway International Airport (SO2026-0029003): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave (SO2026-0027515): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 9th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028785): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass POWER Act, House Bill 5513 (SR2026-0028728): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 17-3 by adding Section 17-3-0600 regarding transient-oriented development (TOD) streets (SO2026-0025391): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Issuance of multi-family program funds and other financial assistance to Harvest Homes II Apartments LLC for development of residential housing project at 3415 - 3449 W Jackson Blvd and 3414 - 3456 W Fifth Ave (O2026-0028750): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (48.5) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Argyle St (O2026-0024132): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Call on City of Chicago departments to prioritize heat mitigation, maintain and expand cooling centers, and install heat-resilient infrastructure (R2026-0028725): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay
• Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at Suder Montessori Magnet Elementary School at 2022 W Washington Blvd (O2026-0028745): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-244-140 to prohibit peddling in specified areas of 19th Ward (O2026-0026775): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 13th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028791): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 1st Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028773): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 3rd Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028777): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.110) and 4-60-023 (35.109) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Wrightwood Ave (O2026-0028764): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-244-140 to prohibit peddling in 2nd Ward (O2026-0027679): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary School at 3444 W Wabansia Ave (O2026-0028743): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 10th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028786): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 and 4-60-023 to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Cicero Ave and W Fullerton Ave (O2026-0028125): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
• Designation of 12th Precinct of 31st Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units (O2026-0028788): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay

Legislation on the agenda

• Appointment of Alvin Bell as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 81 (87th Street Corridor) (A2026-0028944), Approved
• Reappointment of Mark Aistrope as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 60 (Albany Park) (A2026-0028947), Approved
• Reappointment of Alejandra Gonzalez as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 47 (47th Street & Cottage Grove) (A2026-0028966), Approved
• Appointment of Josh Mercer as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 4 (95th Street) (A2026-0028967), Approved
• Appointment of Maysoon Farhoury as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 32-2024 (Auburn Gresham) (A2026-0028968), Approved
• Appointment of Martha McKnight as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 32-2024 (Auburn Gresham) (A2026-0028969), Approved
• Appointment of Domini Gamble Brewton as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 81 (87th Street) (A2026-0028970), Approved
• Reappointment of Darlene Ortiz as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 2 (Belmont Central) (A2026-0028971), Approved
• Reappointment of Marilyn Del Valle as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 2 (Belmont Central) (A2026-0028976), Approved
• Appointment of Jason Kaiser as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 19 (Howard Street) (A2026-0028977), Approved
• Reappointment of Kelly Cheng as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 34 (Uptown) (A2026-0028982), Approved
• Reappointment of David Gassman as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 18 (North Halsted) (A2026-0028983), Approved
• Reappointment of Eldora Davis as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 69 (95th & Ashland Avenue) (A2026-0028984), Approved
• Reappointment of Todd Israel as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 34 (Uptown) (A2026-0028985), Approved
• Reappointment of Dominic Irpino as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 34 (Uptown) (A2026-0028986), Approved
• Reappointment of Jason Krause as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 21-2016 (Lincoln Square) (A2026-0028987), Approved
• Appointment of Todd Hyatt as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 17-2025 (Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville) (A2026-0028988), Approved
• Reappointment of Ryan Cortazar as member of Board of Ethics (A2026-0028989), Approved
• Appointment of Michael Schlesinger as member of Board of Ethics (A2026-0028990), Approved
• Appointment of JuanPablo Prieto as Commissioner of Fleet and Facility (A2026-0028999), Approved
• Appointment of Tiheta L. Hinton as Commissioner of Human Resources (A2026-0029002), Approved
• Appointment of Frank Lally as member of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy (A2026-0029389), Approved
• Appointment of Breanna Champion as member of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy (A2026-0029390), Approved
• Appointment of Christian Taylor as member of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy (A2026-0029391), Approved
• Appointment of Sophia Franco as member of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy (A2026-0029392), Approved
• Vacation of public alley(s) in area bounded by W Bryn Mawr Ave, N Meade Ave and N Northwest Hwy (O2025-0020753), Passed
• Vacation of public alley(s) in area bounded by N Milwaukee Ave, N Kilpatrick Ave and former W Byron St right-of-way (O2026-0027066), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 3040-42 N Lincoln LLC (O2026-0027529), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for BM International Builders, Inc. (O2026-0027537), Passed
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy for Year 2026 (O2026-0027538), Passed

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