Committee on License and Consumer Protection meeting, February 10, 2026
- When: Tue, Feb 10, 2026, 1:00 PM (Chicago time)
- Where: Room 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on License and Consumer Protection
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928556?video=1163693981
- Transcript: full text (2,043 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 Committee on License and Consumer Protection met with a quorum and heard two public comments. Six agenda items were considered, including approval of Rule 45 reports and several amendments to municipal code for packaged-goods licenses and a substitute ordinance for retail tobacco licensing. All six items were approved by voice vote.
Topics: Rule 45 reports approval, Packaged goods license amendments, Retail tobacco licensing substitute, Public comment on licensing
Agenda items discussed
- 14:04 Approval of Rule 45 reports for January 2026: passed
- 15:05 Amendment to municipal code to allow additional packaged-goods licenses on South Pulaski Road: passed
- 15:29 Amendment to municipal code to allow additional packaged-goods licenses on West Street: passed
- 17:24 Amendment to municipal code to allow additional packaged-goods licenses on Racing Avenue: passed
- 17:46 Amendment to municipal code to disallow additional packaged-goods licenses on 69th Street: passed
- 19:58 Substitute ordinance adding new section regarding issuance of retail tobacco licenses: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Debra L. Silverstein (chair): Acknowledged Alderwoman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez presence. (14:51); Recognized Alderman David H. Moore to speak on an agenda item. (18:04); Asked the committee if there were any questions on the pending ordinance. (19:43)
- Peter Chico (vice chair): Moved to approve the Rule 45 report. (14:10); Moved to pass the amendment for Racing Avenue licenses. (19:46)
- David H. Moore (alderperson): Moved to pass the ordinance lifting the moratorium for South Pulaski Road licenses. (17:02); Moved to pass the substitute tobacco licensing ordinance. (22:22)
- Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Requested favorable consideration to lift the moratorium for additional packaged-goods licenses on South Pulaski Road for Aldi. (15:50); Described the existing liquor license holder’s retirement and the new owner’s request for a license. (16:10); Stated the new owner’s willingness to be a good neighbor and continue community service. (16:41)
- Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Presented a substitute ordinance adding a new section on retail tobacco license issuance. (20:34); Explained the ordinance addresses resident concerns about tobacco retailer impacts on neighborhood quality of life. (20:40); Noted the ordinance mirrors the 35-day public notice process used for liquor licensing. (20:55)
- Angela Clay (alderperson)
- James M. Gardiner (alderperson)
- Michelle A. Harris (public commenter): Acknowledged the intent behind item six but asked the committee to hold it until further discussion with the association. (10:00); Suggested working together on an approach that targets problem actors without burdening responsible businesses. (10:10)
Exchanges between members
- 14:30 Chair Debra L. Silverstein asked Alderman Anthony V. Napolitano if he was present.
- 14:40 Alderman Bennett R. Lawson renewed his motion to include the newly-present members in quorum.
- 14:51 Chair Debra L. Silverstein acknowledged Alderwoman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez presence.
- 18:04 Chair Debra L. Silverstein recognized Alderman David H. Moore to speak.