Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development meeting, December 9, 2025
- When: Tue, Dec 9, 2025, 12:00 PM (Chicago time)
- Where: 201A, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8928495?video=1144934697
- Transcript: full text (3,310 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
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The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development met with quorum, approved the November 2025 monthly report, and adopted substitute ordinances for Special Service Areas 3 (63rd Street) and 59-2022 (59th Street), recommending their passage. Both ordinances were supported by the Department of Planning and Development and passed by roll-call vote. The meeting was then adjourned.
Topics: remote participation, monthly report approval, Special Service Area 3 ordinance, Special Service Area 59-2022 ordinance, adjournment
Agenda items discussed
- 47:26 Approval of November 2025 monthly report: passed
- 47:52 Ordinance for Special Service Area #3 (63rd Street) – substitute adoption and recommendation: passed
- 59:31 Ordinance for Special Service Area #59-2022 (59th Street) – substitute adoption and recommendation: passed
- 1:01:39 Adjournment of meeting: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Gilbert Villegas (chair): Addressed Alderman Raymond A. Lopez to invite a comment. (51:15); Called on Alderwoman Terbatis for a comment. (54:00); Thanked Alderman Silvana Tabares after her remarks. (57:01)
- Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Proposed a motion to allow three alderpersons to participate remotely under Rule 59. (43:19)
- Scott Waguespack (alderperson): Moved to accept the substitute ordinance for Special Service Area #3. (48:07)
- Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson): Moved to accept the substitute ordinance for Special Service Area #59-2022. (59:44)
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Apologized for the 40-minute delay and thanked the department for adding an amendment. (51:21); Stated the committee should avoid disruption of service and support moving the ordinance forward. (51:56); Emphasized that Special Service Areas are an additional property tax and should be accountable. (52:52)
- Silvana Tabares (alderperson): Responded to the chair’s request and thanked the Department of Planning for the amendment. (54:00); Asked whether projects approved in 2025 would be realized in 2026 under the amendment. (55:28)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Introduced herself and noted her two-and-a-half years of experience with SSA #3 and the Greater Southwest Development Corporation. (57:02); Described collaborative events and resources provided by the corporation to the community. (57:30); Requested inclusion of the 17th Ward alderperson in the discussion. (58:08)
- Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Made a motion to adjourn the meeting. (1:02:08)
Exchanges between members
- 51:15 Chairman Gilbert Villegas called on Alderman Raymond A. Lopez for a comment.
- 53:44 Alderman Raymond A. Lopez moved to pass the SSA 3 ordinance.
- 54:00 Chairman Gilbert Villegas called on Alderwoman Terbatis (Silvana Tabares).
- 57:01 Chairman Gilbert Villegas thanked Alderman Silvana Tabares after her remarks.
- 57:02 Chairman Gilbert Villegas called on Alderman Jeylú B. Gutiérrez for a comment.
- 59:10 Chairman Gilbert Villegas said he would entertain Alderman Raymond A. Lopez motion to recommend passage of the ordinance.
- 1:01:50 Chairman Gilbert Villegas recognized Alderman Anthony V. Napolitano for quorum and asked if he had a question.
- 1:01:57 Alderman Anthony V. Napolitano confirmed his presence for quorum and mentioned a scrivener’s error.