City Council meeting, April 17, 2024

When: Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 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/935557490
Transcript: full text (34,081 words, automatic captions)

Video chapters

14:06 Ordinance on issuance of general obligation and/or sales tax securitization bonds for economic development…
14:06 Pat Dowell: Moved with Chairman Jason C. Ervin to defer and publish the bond ordinance for economic…
14:42 Budget committee items: 2024 annual appropriation ordinance amendments (Fund 925 and OBM direct introduction)
14:42 Jason C. Ervin: Moved to defer two budget committee items amending the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance.
15:49 Public comment
50:08 Acknowledgement of Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month
50:28 Nicole T. Lee: Recognized Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month and noted FBI data that Sikhs are the second…
52:41 Acknowledgement of the Chicago Bar Association's 150th anniversary
52:46 Lamont J. Robinson: Introduced a resolution commending the Chicago Bar Association on its 150th anniversary…
55:25 Resolution commemorating the life and legacy of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarborough
55:40 Michael D. Rodriguez: Recalled serving with Karen Yarborough on the Cook County Democratic Party executive…
56:57 David H. Moore: Said he wished the Yarborough resolution had been read aloud and shared memories of…
1:00:10 Derrick G. Curtis: Offered condolences and said he had known Karen Yarborough for almost 30 years and often…
1:01:31 Pat Dowell: Recalled serving with Karen Yarborough on the Cook County Democratic Party and described her as…
1:03:21 Raymond A. Lopez: Described Karen Yarborough as a mentor since he became Democratic committeeman.
1:05:17 Stephanie D. Coleman: Shared memories of Karen Yarborough and credited her with encouragement on Cook County…
1:07:48 Jason C. Ervin: Described Karen Yarborough as a mentor who demanded excellence and taught him what he called…
1:14:26 Resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month
1:16:14 Daniel La Spata: Supported the Arab American Heritage Month resolution and called for more Arab American…
1:17:49 Gilbert Villegas: Recalled the council's earlier resolution identifying the MENA community for hiring and…
1:18:48 Michael D. Rodriguez: Spoke about ties between Latino and Arab cultures in support of Arab American Heritage…
1:20:29 Maria E. Hadden: Supported the Arab American Heritage Month resolution on behalf of the 49th Ward.
1:21:06 Debra L. Silverstein: Supported the Arab American Heritage Month resolution and described the 50th Ward's…
1:21:50 Desmon C. Yancy: Described his past work with Arab American and Muslim organizers in Englewood and Chicago…
1:23:11 Nicole T. Lee: Spoke about shared Asian American and Arab American experiences and called for unity against…
1:25:05 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Asked that MENA residents be counted in the census and represented in city hiring and…
1:26:39 James M. Gardiner: Spoke about the 45th Ward's Arab and Palestinian community in support of the resolution.
1:27:27 Walter R. Burnett: Thanked the Arab American community for its contributions, recalling working with Arab…
1:28:49 Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: Thanked Arab American social service organizations in the 14th Ward for food…
1:32:42 Resolution honoring Lesbian Visibility Week
1:33:38 Maria E. Hadden: Introduced guests and explained that Lesbian Visibility Week aims to amplify marginalized…
1:37:36 Monique L. Scott: Supported the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and recognized a neighbor and business…
1:38:06 Timothy R. Knudsen: Thanked the sponsors of the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and recognized guests and…
1:39:30 Nicole T. Lee: Spoke as chair of the Women's Caucus in support of Lesbian Visibility Week.
1:40:31 Jessica L. Fuentes: Said lesbian leaders paved the way for her and called for more work to make all spaces…
1:42:26 Bennett R. Lawson: Supported the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and apologized to guests for disruptions…
1:46:47 Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Spoke about lesbian-owned businesses in Andersonville and Edgewater and the…
1:50:08 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Thanked lesbian leaders in attendance and asked them to keep pressing council members on…
1:52:36 Byron Sigcho-López: Spoke remotely in support of the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and the honorees'…
2:05:44 Pat Dowell: Presented the Finance Committee report, including a loan restructuring, TIF funding, small…
2:06:02 Loan restructuring agreement with Warren Ashland LP / Halsted Limited Partnership (27th Ward)
2:09:12 First amendment to multifamily program funds to Home Keep LLC (31st and 33rd Wards)
2:09:51 Substitute ordinance on up to $9 million in TIF funds for the Ogden Washtenaw residential project (28th Ward)
2:11:25 Settlement orders: Felicia Pettys ($175,000) and Marilyn Salazar ($385,000)
2:12:25 Settlement order: Brian Mejia v. City of Chicago ($750,000)
2:13:08 Raymond A. Lopez: Moved with Alderman Brendan Reilly to defer and publish the $750,000 Mejia settlement.
2:13:58 Jason C. Ervin: Reported a Budget Committee item transferring funds within the 39th Ward expense account.
2:14:09 Transfer of funds within the 39th Ward aldermanic expense account
2:15:24 Resolution supporting the MWDBE program and calling on Congress to protect the US DOT Disadvantaged Business…
2:16:12 Emma Mitts: Said lawsuits threaten the DBE program and urged Congress to protect it, saying the city will…
2:18:48 Master service agreement with DataMade LLC for a public-facing planning and zoning application (sole source)
2:19:32 David H. Moore: Objected to the DataMade agreement being sole source after testimony that no minority…
2:20:58 Gilbert Villegas: Presented the Economic, Capital and Technology Development Committee report, including the…
2:21:11 Appointment of Nick Lucius as Chief Information Officer
2:21:34 David H. Moore: Said vendors had raised concerns about the CIO nominee's experience and moved with Alderman…
2:24:06 Special service area commission appointments and Class 6(b) tax incentive on West Grand Avenue (36th Ward)
2:26:21 Housing and Real Estate items: Children's Advocacy Center lease, Indiana Avenue land sale, low affordability…
2:28:44 Amendment establishing veteran preference for affordable units under the Affordable Requirements Ordinance
2:29:26 Gilbert Villegas: Explained that his ordinance would require developers to give veterans preference for at…
2:32:12 Debra L. Silverstein: Presented the License and Consumer Protection report on liquor moratoriums, scooter…
2:32:23 Liquor moratoriums in the 21st, 34th and 48th Wards
2:33:00 Amendment regulating scooter sharing business licenses
2:33:41 Pedicab license decal requirements
2:34:04 License committee ordinance held in committee
2:34:22 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Reported the Immigrant and Refugee Rights Committee's ordinance expanding new arrival…
2:34:31 Expansion of new arrival shelter exit reporting
2:35:15 178 routine traffic items
2:35:41 Chris Taliaferro: Reported the Police and Fire Committee's items on police mandatory retirement age and the…
2:35:53 Modification of mandatory retirement age for police officers
2:36:30 Substitute order on ward-by-ward choice to retain or remove ShotSpotter technology
2:37:07 Daniel La Spata: Moved with Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez to defer and publish the ShotSpotter…
2:37:24 Brian Hopkins: Reported the Public Safety Committee's DNC security footprint zone ordinance and a subject…
2:37:37 Security footprint zone and regulations for the 2024 Democratic National Convention
2:38:03 Subject matter hearing on acquisition of a police helicopter paid for by the DNC
2:38:35 Nicholas Sposato: Presented the Special Events committee report, including the hip hop anniversary…
2:38:48 Special Events items: hip hop 50th anniversary resolution and open space impact fee expenditure
2:40:03 Appointment of the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events
2:40:32 Raymond A. Lopez: Congratulated the Cultural Affairs commissioner nominee and urged decentralized…
2:44:03 Monique L. Scott: Spoke as vice chair of the Special Events committee in support of the Cultural Affairs…
2:44:35 Walter R. Burnett: Supported the Cultural Affairs appointment and asked members to be mindful of nominees'…
2:47:02 James M. Gardiner: Thanked the Cultural Affairs commissioner nominee for reaching out to members.
2:47:30 Desmon C. Yancy: Congratulated the Cultural Affairs commissioner nominee as a Fifth Ward resident.
2:47:49 William E. Hall: Supported the Cultural Affairs commissioner appointment, citing the nominee's history work.
2:48:21 Nicholas Sposato: Welcomed the new Cultural Affairs commissioner and moved passage of the appointment.
2:50:33 Appointments of Chicago Park District commissioners
2:51:45 Transportation and Public Way items, including a Chicago Transit Board appointment
2:53:44 Michael D. Rodriguez: Reported the Workforce Development Committee's substitute ordinance on veteran hiring…
2:53:55 Citywide veterans hiring preference for city jobs
2:54:31 William Conway: Described the transition veterans face after deployment and supported the veterans hiring…
2:58:42 Bennett R. Lawson: Presented the Zoning Committee report as vice chair, including the Buildings commissioner…
2:58:59 Appointment of Marlene Hopkins as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings
3:00:10 Anthony Beale: Said Marlene Hopkins' appointment was long overdue and that members routinely call her…
3:01:27 Michelle A. Harris: Described Marlene Hopkins' knowledge of the building code and hands-on inspections.
3:03:17 William E. Hall: Recalled Marlene Hopkins helping address abandoned homes in his ward.
3:07:12 Stephanie D. Coleman: Cited Marlene Hopkins' response to the Antioch church fire and thanked the COO for…
3:10:19 Emma Mitts: Said Marlene Hopkins had earned the appointment and can now execute her ideas.
3:11:33 Anthony V. Napolitano: Said Marlene Hopkins gave detailed input on an ordinance his office is developing.
3:12:32 Matthew J. O'Shea: Described Marlene Hopkins coordinating relief for senior residents after a 2012 apartment…
3:15:12 Derrick G. Curtis: Described working with Marlene Hopkins to shut down illegal pop-up parties and do…
3:21:14 Nicholas Sposato: Said Marlene Hopkins came up through the ranks and has his full support.
3:22:21 Jeanette B. Taylor: Supported the Hopkins appointment, said she believed Hopkins had been blamed for the…
3:23:21 Monique L. Scott: Thanked Marlene Hopkins for her availability and knowledge of properties across the wards.
3:24:18 Chris Taliaferro: Described Marlene Hopkins helping a business in his ward reopen by fixing code violations.
3:29:16 Peter Chico: Thanked Marlene Hopkins on behalf of the 10th Ward for help with difficult situations.
3:29:55 Walter R. Burnett: Said Marlene Hopkins could help implement the Cut the Tape proposals and bring more…
3:34:25 Bennett R. Lawson: Said Marlene Hopkins is willing to look at the code and to treat owner-occupied buildings…
3:41:09 Wrigley Field adjacent special sign district
3:41:37 Landmark designation, map amendments and large signs
3:42:51 Agreed calendar resolutions
3:43:46 New business introductions referred to committees
3:54:20 Discharge of Committee on Housing and Real Estate and passage of ordinance from the Chi Blocks Builder program
3:56:38 Rule 41 motions on the Office of Legislative Counsel ordinances withdrawn
3:56:56 Brendan Reilly: Said he and Alderman Anthony Beale reached an agreement and would withdraw Rule 41 motions…
3:58:42 Ordinance setting the next meeting for April 19, 2024

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's April 17, 2024 regular meeting opened with a public comment period in which speakers addressed proposed funding for new arrivals, the ShotSpotter contract, affordable housing borrowing and the South Shore community benefits ordinance. Members spoke on resolutions honoring the late Cook County Clerk Karen Yarborough, Arab American Heritage Month and Lesbian Visibility Week, along with acknowledgements of Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month and the Chicago Bar Association's 150th anniversary. Committee reports were approved, including a Finance loan restructuring (48 yeas, 0 nays as read aloud), legal settlements, a veteran preference in the Affordable Requirements Ordinance, a citywide veterans hiring preference, a DNC security footprint zone, and the appointment of Marlene Hopkins as Commissioner of Buildings (42 yeas, no nays as read aloud). Several items were deferred and published, including a bond ordinance for economic development and affordable housing, appropriation amendments, a $750,000 settlement, a sole-source data services agreement, the Chief Information Officer appointment, and an order on ward-by-ward choice over ShotSpotter. Under miscellaneous business an ordinance was discharged and passed, Rule 41 motions on an Office of Legislative Counsel were withdrawn after an agreement to hold committee hearings, and the next meeting was set for April 19, 2024.

Topics: Public comment on migrant funding, ShotSpotter, Commemorative resolutions, Commissioner of Buildings appointment, Veterans housing and hiring preferences, Committee reports, Deferred and published items, MBE/WBE and DBE programs, Legal settlements, Office of Legislative Counsel

Agenda items discussed

14:06 Ordinance on issuance of general obligation and/or sales tax securitization bonds for economic development and affordable housing programs: deferred
14:42 Budget committee items: 2024 annual appropriation ordinance amendments (Fund 925 and OBM direct introduction): deferred
15:49 Public comment: discussed
50:08 Acknowledgement of Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month: discussed
52:41 Acknowledgement of the Chicago Bar Association's 150th anniversary: discussed
55:25 Resolution commemorating the life and legacy of Cook County Clerk Karen Yarborough: passed
1:14:26 Resolution recognizing Arab American Heritage Month: passed
1:32:42 Resolution honoring Lesbian Visibility Week: passed
1:57:48 Communications from the mayor, appointments and City Clerk filings referred to committees
2:06:02 Loan restructuring agreement with Warren Ashland LP / Halsted Limited Partnership (27th Ward): passed
2:09:12 First amendment to multifamily program funds to Home Keep LLC (31st and 33rd Wards): passed
2:09:51 Substitute ordinance on up to $9 million in TIF funds for the Ogden Washtenaw residential project (28th Ward): passed
2:11:25 Settlement orders: Felicia Pettys ($175,000) and Marilyn Salazar ($385,000): passed
2:12:25 Settlement order: Brian Mejia v. City of Chicago ($750,000): deferred
2:14:09 Transfer of funds within the 39th Ward aldermanic expense account: passed
2:15:24 Resolution supporting the MWDBE program and calling on Congress to protect the US DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program: passed
2:18:48 Master service agreement with DataMade LLC for a public-facing planning and zoning application (sole source): deferred
2:21:11 Appointment of Nick Lucius as Chief Information Officer: deferred
2:24:06 Special service area commission appointments and Class 6(b) tax incentive on West Grand Avenue (36th Ward): passed
2:26:21 Housing and Real Estate items: Children's Advocacy Center lease, Indiana Avenue land sale, low affordability designation, CHA scattered-site hearing call: passed
2:28:44 Amendment establishing veteran preference for affordable units under the Affordable Requirements Ordinance: passed
2:32:23 Liquor moratoriums in the 21st, 34th and 48th Wards (O2024-0008227): passed
2:33:00 Amendment regulating scooter sharing business licenses: passed
2:33:41 Pedicab license decal requirements: passed
2:34:04 License committee ordinance held in committee (O2024-0008446): held
2:34:31 Expansion of new arrival shelter exit reporting: passed
2:35:15 178 routine traffic items: passed
2:35:53 Modification of mandatory retirement age for police officers: passed
2:36:30 Substitute order on ward-by-ward choice to retain or remove ShotSpotter technology: deferred
2:37:37 Security footprint zone and regulations for the 2024 Democratic National Convention: passed
2:38:03 Subject matter hearing on acquisition of a police helicopter paid for by the DNC: discussed
2:38:48 Special Events items: hip hop 50th anniversary resolution and open space impact fee expenditure: passed
2:40:03 Appointment of the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events: passed
2:50:33 Appointments of Chicago Park District commissioners: passed
2:51:45 Transportation and Public Way items, including a Chicago Transit Board appointment: passed
2:53:55 Citywide veterans hiring preference for city jobs: passed
2:58:59 Appointment of Marlene Hopkins as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings: passed
3:41:09 Wrigley Field adjacent special sign district (O2024-0008401): passed
3:41:37 Landmark designation, map amendments and large signs: passed
3:42:51 Agreed calendar resolutions: passed
3:43:46 New business introductions referred to committees
3:54:20 Discharge of Committee on Housing and Real Estate and passage of ordinance from the Chi Blocks Builder program (O2023-0005850): passed
3:56:38 Rule 41 motions on the Office of Legislative Counsel ordinances withdrawn: discussed
3:58:42 Ordinance setting the next meeting for April 19, 2024: passed

Alderpersons who spoke

Pat Dowell (alderperson): Moved with Chairman Jason C. Ervin to defer and publish the bond ordinance for economic development and affordable housing programs. (14:06); Recalled serving with Karen Yarborough on the Cook County Democratic Party and described her as kind, assertive and true to her word. (1:01:31); Presented the Finance Committee report, including a loan restructuring, TIF funding, small claims and legal settlements. (2:05:44)
Jason C. Ervin (alderperson): Moved to defer two budget committee items amending the 2024 annual appropriation ordinance. (14:42); Described Karen Yarborough as a mentor who demanded excellence and taught him what he called pragmatic progressivism. (1:07:48); Reported a Budget Committee item transferring funds within the 39th Ward expense account. (2:13:58)
Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Recognized Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month and noted FBI data that Sikhs are the second most targeted group for religiously motivated hate crimes. (50:28); Spoke about shared Asian American and Arab American experiences and called for unity against hate crimes. (1:23:11); Spoke as chair of the Women's Caucus in support of Lesbian Visibility Week. (1:39:30)
Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson): Introduced a resolution commending the Chicago Bar Association on its 150th anniversary and described its free legal programs. (52:46)
Michael D. Rodriguez (alderperson): Recalled serving with Karen Yarborough on the Cook County Democratic Party executive committee and praised her advocacy. (55:40); Spoke about ties between Latino and Arab cultures in support of Arab American Heritage Month. (1:18:48); Reported the Workforce Development Committee's substitute ordinance on veteran hiring preference. (2:53:44)
David H. Moore (alderperson): Said he wished the Yarborough resolution had been read aloud and shared memories of conversations with her. (56:57); Objected to the DataMade agreement being sole source after testimony that no minority vendors could do the work, and moved with Alderman Raymond A. Lopez to defer and publish it. (2:19:32); Said vendors had raised concerns about the CIO nominee's experience and moved with Alderman Raymond A. Lopez to defer and publish the appointment pending Black Caucus discussion. (2:21:34)
Derrick G. Curtis (alderperson): Offered condolences and said he had known Karen Yarborough for almost 30 years and often sought her advice. (1:00:10); Described working with Marlene Hopkins to shut down illegal pop-up parties and do wellbeing checks on seniors. (3:15:12)
Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Described Karen Yarborough as a mentor since he became Democratic committeeman. (1:03:21); Moved with Alderman Brendan Reilly to defer and publish the $750,000 Mejia settlement. (2:13:08); Congratulated the Cultural Affairs commissioner nominee and urged decentralized neighborhood events and a 10-day Taste of Chicago. (2:40:32)
Stephanie D. Coleman (alderperson): Shared memories of Karen Yarborough and credited her with encouragement on Cook County Democratic Party matters. (1:05:17); Cited Marlene Hopkins' response to the Antioch church fire and thanked the COO for vetting qualified candidates. (3:07:12)
Daniel La Spata (alderperson): Supported the Arab American Heritage Month resolution and called for more Arab American representation in city government. (1:16:14); Moved with Alderwoman Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez to defer and publish the ShotSpotter ward-choice order. (2:37:07)
Gilbert Villegas (alderperson): Recalled the council's earlier resolution identifying the MENA community for hiring and procurement and its influence on federal census categories. (1:17:49); Presented the Economic, Capital and Technology Development Committee report, including the CIO appointment, SSA appointments and a Class 6(b) incentive. (2:20:58); Explained that his ordinance would require developers to give veterans preference for at least 10% of affordable units under the ARO. (2:29:26)
Maria E. Hadden (alderperson): Supported the Arab American Heritage Month resolution on behalf of the 49th Ward. (1:20:29); Introduced guests and explained that Lesbian Visibility Week aims to amplify marginalized voices within the LGBTQ+ community. (1:33:38)
Debra L. Silverstein (alderperson): Supported the Arab American Heritage Month resolution and described the 50th Ward's diversity. (1:21:06); Presented the License and Consumer Protection report on liquor moratoriums, scooter sharing and pedicab decals. (2:32:12)
Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson): Described his past work with Arab American and Muslim organizers in Englewood and Chicago Lawn. (1:21:50); Congratulated the Cultural Affairs commissioner nominee as a Fifth Ward resident. (2:47:30)
Andre Vasquez Jr. (alderperson): Asked that MENA residents be counted in the census and represented in city hiring and leadership. (1:25:05); Thanked lesbian leaders in attendance and asked them to keep pressing council members on legislation. (1:50:08); Reported the Immigrant and Refugee Rights Committee's ordinance expanding new arrival shelter exit reporting. (2:34:22)
James M. Gardiner (alderperson): Spoke about the 45th Ward's Arab and Palestinian community in support of the resolution. (1:26:39); Thanked the Cultural Affairs commissioner nominee for reaching out to members. (2:47:02)
Walter R. Burnett (alderperson): Thanked the Arab American community for its contributions, recalling working with Arab engineers. (1:27:27); Supported the Cultural Affairs appointment and asked members to be mindful of nominees' families when discussing appointees. (2:44:35); Said Marlene Hopkins could help implement the Cut the Tape proposals and bring more construction to the city. (3:29:55)
Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Thanked Arab American social service organizations in the 14th Ward for food distribution and other services. (1:28:49)
Monique L. Scott (alderperson): Supported the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and recognized a neighbor and business owner in attendance. (1:37:36); Spoke as vice chair of the Special Events committee in support of the Cultural Affairs commissioner appointment. (2:44:03); Thanked Marlene Hopkins for her availability and knowledge of properties across the wards. (3:23:21)
Timothy R. Knudsen (alderperson): Thanked the sponsors of the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and recognized guests and former Mayor Lori Lightfoot. (1:38:06)
Jessica L. Fuentes (alderperson): Said lesbian leaders paved the way for her and called for more work to make all spaces inclusive. (1:40:31)
Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Supported the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and apologized to guests for disruptions in the gallery. (1:42:26); Presented the Zoning Committee report as vice chair, including the Buildings commissioner appointment and sign district. (2:58:42); Said Marlene Hopkins is willing to look at the code and to treat owner-occupied buildings differently from investment property. (3:34:25)
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (alderperson): Spoke about lesbian-owned businesses in Andersonville and Edgewater and the importance of safe spaces. (1:46:47)
Byron Sigcho-López (alderperson): Spoke remotely in support of the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution and the honorees' commitment to social justice. (1:52:36)
Carlos Ramírez-Rosa (alderperson): Apologized for heckling during the presentations and thanked lesbian leaders for their role in the LGBTQ+ movement. (1:54:23)
Emma Mitts (alderperson): Said lawsuits threaten the DBE program and urged Congress to protect it, saying the city will defend its MWBE program. (2:16:12); Said Marlene Hopkins had earned the appointment and can now execute her ideas. (3:10:19)
Chris Taliaferro (alderperson): Reported the Police and Fire Committee's items on police mandatory retirement age and the ShotSpotter ward-choice order. (2:35:41); Described Marlene Hopkins helping a business in his ward reopen by fixing code violations. (3:24:18)
Brian Hopkins (alderperson): Reported the Public Safety Committee's DNC security footprint zone ordinance and a subject matter hearing on an $11 million police helicopter paid for by the DNC. (2:37:24)
Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Presented the Special Events committee report, including the hip hop anniversary resolution and Park District appointments. (2:38:35); Welcomed the new Cultural Affairs commissioner and moved passage of the appointment. (2:48:21); Said Marlene Hopkins came up through the ranks and has his full support. (3:21:14)
William Conway (alderperson): Described the transition veterans face after deployment and supported the veterans hiring preference. (2:54:31)
Anthony Beale (alderperson): Said Marlene Hopkins' appointment was long overdue and that members routinely call her directly. (3:00:10)
Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): Described Marlene Hopkins' knowledge of the building code and hands-on inspections. (3:01:27)
William E. Hall (alderperson): Supported the Cultural Affairs commissioner appointment, citing the nominee's history work. (2:47:49); Recalled Marlene Hopkins helping address abandoned homes in his ward. (3:03:17)
Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Said Marlene Hopkins gave detailed input on an ordinance his office is developing. (3:11:33)
Matthew J. O'Shea (alderperson): Described Marlene Hopkins coordinating relief for senior residents after a 2012 apartment fire in Morgan Park. (3:12:32)
Jeanette B. Taylor (alderperson): Supported the Hopkins appointment, said she believed Hopkins had been blamed for the Hilco matter without having a role in it, and thanked her for staying. (3:22:21)
Peter Chico (alderperson): Thanked Marlene Hopkins on behalf of the 10th Ward for help with difficult situations. (3:29:16)
Brendan Reilly (alderperson): Said he and Alderman Anthony Beale reached an agreement and would withdraw Rule 41 motions on the Office of Legislative Counsel after chairs promised committee hearings. (3:56:56)

Exchanges between members

1:21:10 Silverstein responded to Hadden's description of her ward as among the most diverse by saying the 50th Ward is the most diverse.
1:33:41 Hadden thanked Fuentes for co-sponsoring the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution.
1:38:11 Knudsen thanked Hadden for bringing the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution forward.
1:38:11 Knudsen thanked Fuentes for bringing the Lesbian Visibility Week resolution forward.
1:42:12 Fuentes thanked Hadden for leading the resolution effort.
1:46:49 Manaa-Hoppenworth thanked Fuentes for bringing the resolution forward.
1:46:49 Manaa-Hoppenworth thanked Hadden for bringing the resolution forward.
2:42:57 Vasquez said he appreciated a colleague's statement, just made by Moore, that an executive has the right to appoint commissioners.
2:55:33 Conway thanked Villegas for leading the veterans hiring effort.
3:28:34 Moore echoed Sposato's point about Hopkins coming up through the ranks.
3:34:27 Lawson invited Curtis to Wrigley Field to explain what batting a thousand means, following Curtis's remarks.
3:57:00 Reilly said he and Beale had reached an agreement on the Office of Legislative Counsel ordinances.
3:58:19 Reilly thanked Harris for promising a committee hearing on the Office of Legislative Counsel.
3:58:19 Reilly thanked Ervin for promising a committee hearing on the related budget ordinance.

Roll-call votes at this meeting

Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for environmental clean-up costs at 2420 N Sacramento Ave (O2024-0008346): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Sale of City-owned property bounded by E 116th St, E119th Pl, S. Michigan Ave and South Shore Railway Line to Hope Center Foundation for construction of affordable family homes (O2023-0005850): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Renewal of lease agreement with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center for City-owned building and parking facilities at 1240 S Damen Ave supporting centralization of medical and mental health professionals, children's protective services, law enforcement and family service advocates (O2024-0008410): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Loan restructuring agreement with Warren Ashland, LP for acquisition of land and construction of buildings at 1533 W Warren Blvd, 3 N Ashland Ave and 11 N Ashland Ave (O2024-0008341): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Historical landmark designation for Apollo's 2000 at 2875 W Cermak Rd (O2024-0008226): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (48.24) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of N Clark St (O2024-0008227): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to Ogden Washtenaw A2 Residential LP for construction of low-income housing at 1312 S Talman Ave (SO2024-0008370): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-74-020 regarding veteran hiring preference initiatives and requirements (SO2023-0002891): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Call for hearing(s) on Chicago Housing Authority's plan of action to address vacancy rates of scattered-site properties (SR2024-0006982): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-110 by modifying Sections 9-110-090 and 9-110-190 regarding pedicab license decal display requirements and violation penalties (SO2024-0008400): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Expression of support for and call on U.S. Congress to protect U.S. Department of Transportation Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs (M/W/DBE) (R2024-0008330): Adopted 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Designation of 2000-2294 N Milwaukee Ave as Low Affordability Community (O2024-0008244): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
First amendment to issuance of multi-family program funds to Homekeep LLC for acquisition and rehabilitation of buildings at 2537 N Lowell Ave, 2904 N Linder Ave and 4510 N Central Park Ave (O2024-0008343): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-085 regarding veteran preference for residential housing purchasers or renters under Affordability Requirements Ordinance (SO2023-0002888): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Support for renewal of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 4900-4940 W Grand Ave (O2024-0008396): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 17-12 by adding new Section 17-12-1105 establishing boundaries and regulations for signs within Wrigley Field Adjacent special sign district (O2024-0008401): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Acquisition of vacant City-owned property at 4741 S Indiana Ave, in combination with owner's property at 4739 and 4743 S Indiana Ave, for development and construction of two three-story residential buildings with tax incremental financing (TIF) assistance (O2024-0008414): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-152-410 by modifying mandatory retirement age for police officers and firefighters (SO2023-0005726): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Right-of-way acquisition of property for 47th and Ashland Corridor improvement project (O2024-0008347): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (48.4) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Berwyn Ave and W Foster Ave (O2024-0008331): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (21.122) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of S Halsted St (O2024-0008388): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-130 by modifying various sections regarding scooter sharing business license applications, terms, fees, qualifications and operational requirements (O2024-0008378): Passed 46 yea, 3 nay, 1 absent
Establishment of security footprint (area boundary) regulations and authority over convention-related activities and agreements regarding hosting of Democratic National Convention during month of August, 2024 (O2024-0008373): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (42.324) to allow additional package goods licenses on portions of N Wabash Ave and E Madison St (O2024-0008329): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent

Legislation on the agenda

Appointment of Joseph Chico as member of Special Service Area No. 5, Commercial Avenue Commission (A2024-0008354), Approved
Appointment of Jessica Smith as member of Special Service Area No. 5, Commercial Avenue Commission (A2024-0008355), Approved
Appointment of P. Matt Lederer as member of Special Service Area No. 27, West Lakeview Commission (A2024-0008356), Approved
Appointment of Eva A. Baldinger as member of Special Service Area No. 29-2014, West Town Commission (A2024-0008357), Approved
Appointment of Chauntee A. McDonald as member of Special Service Area No. 42, 71st/Stony Commission (A2024-0008359), Approved
Appointment of Jelena Cvetkovska as member of Special Service Area No. 60, Albany Park Commission (A2024-0008360), Approved
Appointment of Kurt L. Mamon as member of Special Service Area No. 60, Albany Park Commission (A2024-0008361), Approved
Appointment of Charles Newsome as member of Special Service Area No. 61-2023, Hyde Park Commission (A2024-0008362), Approved
Appointment of Clinee Hedspeth as Commissioner of Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (A2024-0008363), Approved
Appointment of Robert D. Castaneda as Commissioner of Chicago Park District (A2024-0008364), Approved
Appointment of Sean C. Garrett as Commissioner of Chicago Park District (A2024-0008365), Approved
Appointment of Philip J. Jackson as Commissioner of Chicago Park District (A2024-0008366), Approved
Appointment of Coya Paz as Commissioner of Chicago Park District (A2024-0008367), Approved
Appointment of Michael Eaddy as member of Chicago Transit Board (A2024-0008368), Approved
Appointment of Marlene Hopkins as Commissioner of Department of Buildings (A2024-0008369), Approved
Vacation of public way and alley bounded by S Union Ave, W 21st St, S Ruble St, and S Canalport Ave (O2024-0007699), Passed
Amendment to vacation of area bounded by E 26th St, S Lake Park Ave, E 31st St and S Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Dr to authorize release of… (O2024-0007914), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Once Over Car Care LLC (O2024-0008058), Passed
Vacation of alley bounded by S Canal St, W Cermak Rd, S Archer and S Grove St (O2024-0008155), Passed
Transfer of funds within 39th Ward Wage Allowance Expense Account for Year 2024 (O2024-0008163), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for M&M Auto Clinic d.b.a. Franks Auto Repair (O2024-0008205), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Gonzalez Tire Shop LLC (O2024-0008297), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 31st Auto Repair (O2024-0008311), Passed
Approval of plat of The Milwaukee at Austin Resubdivision (O2024-0008375), Passed
Dedication of public way by widening S Crandon Ave between E 92nd St and E 92nd Pl (O2024-0008397), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for John Hamline Elementary School (Chicago Public… (O2024-0008432), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2414-2418 W Irving Park Rd LLC (O2024-0008433), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Red Top Parking Inc. (O2024-0008434), Passed
Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Wrigleyville Parking Inc. (Loukas Company) (O2024-0008435), Passed
Time fixed for next City Council Meeting April 19, 2024, at 12:45 P.M., Council Chamber (O2024-0008934), Passed

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