City Council meeting, May 20, 2026

• When: Wed, May 20, 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=1193694170
• Transcript: full text (59,729 words, automatic captions)

Video chapters

• 34:10 Public comment
• 1:05:57 Acknowledgments (Older Americans Month, Imagination Library, JROTC, Scammon School, ALS Awareness, Great…
• 1:06:49 Pat Dowell: Recognized Older Americans Month and honored Third Ward resident Geneva Searcy.
• 1:09:47 Michelle A. Harris: Honored Eighth Ward community leaders Sandra Patterson and Sherry Rogers Hamlin for…
• 1:12:42 Michael D. Rodriguez: Honored 22nd Ward leaders Andrea Munoz and Ron Mustin for Older Americans Month.
• 1:16:57 Julia M. Ramirez: Encouraged wards to promote Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Share Our Spare's free…
• 1:18:54 David H. Moore: Honored Irma Jean Barnes for running a daycare in the Altgeld community for over 50 years.
• 1:20:55 Silvana Tabares: Congratulated Hubbard High School's JROTC cadets for competing in the national championship.
• 1:22:31 Marty Quinn: Echoed recognition of Hubbard High School's JROTC program.
• 1:23:05 Ruth Cruz: Recognized the 100th anniversary of Scammon Elementary School.
• 1:24:50 William Conway: Recognized ALS Awareness Month and highlighted the organization I AM ALS.
• 1:26:24 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Honored 40th Ward resident Daniel O'Connor, the Great Lake Jumper.
• 1:28:03 Matthew J. Martin: Joined in honoring Daniel O'Connor for jumping into Lake Michigan for over 2,000…
• 1:30:30 Jason C. Ervin: Recognized Darlene Jackson's retirement after 44 years in the City Clerk's office.
• 1:34:08 Memorial resolution honoring Amisha Patel
• 1:34:27 Anthony J. Quezada: Honored Amisha Patel as a mentor and architect of the progressive movement in Chicago.
• 1:35:35 Michael D. Rodriguez: Spoke in support of the Amisha Patel memorial resolution.
• 1:36:43 Jessica L. Fuentes: Honored Amisha Patel's organizing and mentorship.
• 1:42:40 Resolution celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month
• 1:42:56 Debra L. Silverstein: Opened remarks on Jewish American Heritage Month, describing Jewish contributions to…
• 1:47:07 Bennett R. Lawson: Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution and called for joint work against…
• 1:48:08 Nicole T. Lee: Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution, noting shared experiences of Asian and…
• 1:49:40 Daniel La Spata: Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution, describing the book Brundibar by Kushner…
• 1:51:54 Timothy R. Knudsen: Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution and committed to legislation…
• 1:53:57 Raymond A. Lopez: Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution but criticized the council for also…
• 1:58:08 Angela Clay: Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution, citing synagogues in her ward.
• 1:59:28 Lamont J. Robinson: Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution and thanked the Jewish community for…
• 2:03:22 Resolution celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• 2:05:01 Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: Opened remarks on AANHPI Heritage Month, honoring community organizers and leaders.
• 2:14:08 Byron Sigcho-López: Supported the AANHPI Heritage Month resolution, citing Chinatown's growth.
• 2:15:28 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Supported the AANHPI Heritage Month resolution and partnerships with Asian American…
• 2:17:06 Angela Clay: Supported the AANHPI resolution and honored mentors including Hina Mahmoud and Mabel Bernard.
• 2:19:15 Julia M. Ramirez: Spoke in support of the AANHPI Heritage Month resolution and cultural exchange between the…
• 2:24:01 Nicole T. Lee: Closed on the AANHPI resolution, highlighting the data disaggregation ordinance and housing…
• 2:28:23 Resolution honoring Haitian American Heritage Month
• 2:30:28 Desmon C. Yancy: Opened remarks recognizing May 2026 as Haitian American Heritage Month.
• 2:31:16 Ronnie L. Mosley: Highlighted Haitian-owned businesses and leaders in the 21st Ward.
• 2:33:25 Michelle A. Harris: Supported the Haitian Heritage resolution and called for continued progress on the Jean…
• 2:34:37 Lamont J. Robinson: Supported the Haitian Heritage resolution and recommended the book Haitians in Chicago.
• 2:36:04 David H. Moore: Supported the Haitian Heritage resolution and echoed Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley remarks.
• 2:37:27 Stephanie D. Coleman: Spoke as Black Caucus chair in support of Haitian Heritage Month.
• 2:39:03 Pat Dowell: Congratulated the Haitian community on Haitian Heritage Month.
• 2:51:11 Finance: voluntary charitable payroll deductions ordinance (50-0)
• 2:53:53 Finance: multifamily funds 3959 N. Lincoln, TIF items, Canal Congress TIF amendments
• 2:57:31 Settlement: Access Living v. City of Chicago ($2.25M)
• 2:58:01 Settlement: Jose Gonzalez, estate of Jose Almanza Martinez v. City ($3.5M)
• 2:59:30 Raymond A. Lopez: Opposed the Gonzalez settlement, saying the traffic review board cleared officers and the…
• 3:02:18 Jason C. Ervin: Supported the Gonzalez settlement, saying the city must operate under current law and limit…
• 3:04:51 Pat Dowell: Said the Gonzalez settlement was not clear-cut because CPD general orders were not followed and…
• 3:07:58 Settlement: Arnold Day v. Kenneth Boudreaux ($13M)
• 3:08:38 Budget and Government Operations committee report
• 3:10:18 Contracts, Oversight and Equity: MBE/WBE online compliance database
• 3:13:13 Environmental Protection: native and pollinator garden plant height
• 3:14:25 Appointment of David Glockner as Inspector General
• 3:16:23 Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance
• 3:17:05 Nicholas Sposato: Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance as unnecessary oversight and expense.
• 3:17:50 Matthew J. O'Shea: Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, saying committee panelists could not name…
• 3:19:30 Byron Sigcho-López: Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and criticized opposition to it in…
• 3:24:25 Stephanie D. Coleman: Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, crediting state legislators and…
• 3:26:18 Scott Waguespack: Said the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance was poorly drafted, excluded the Board of…
• 3:34:18 Andre Vasquez Jr.: Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, citing concerns about federal agents at…
• 3:37:29 Raymond A. Lopez: Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, criticizing its doxing provisions, fines…
• 3:46:16 James M. Gardiner: Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, saying names are attached to legislation…
• 3:47:46 Anthony J. Quezada: Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, noting more than 30 civic…
• 3:48:43 Daniel La Spata: Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance as a rebuke to efforts to undermine…
• 3:49:22 Anthony V. Napolitano: Called for a cost analysis before voting on the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance.
• 3:52:01 Lamont J. Robinson: Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, citing the Supreme Court's Voting…
• 3:58:56 Matthew J. Martin: Closed on the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, citing declining turnout, acknowledging…
• 4:05:16 Asian or Pacific Islander data disaggregation ordinance
• 4:05:39 Resolution calling for release of Salah Osur
• 4:06:04 Debra L. Silverstein: Condemned ICE but opposed the resolution calling for Salah Osur's release, citing FBI…
• 4:09:59 Scott Waguespack: Raised a point of order about conflicting committee documents on the Salah Osur resolution.
• 4:10:29 Julia M. Ramirez: Explained that the committee reconvened on May 19 and asked for help distributing the…
• 4:11:31 Jason C. Ervin: Moved to refer the Salah Osur resolution back to committee due to confusion over committee…
• 4:12:44 Byron Sigcho-López: Reported on a Housing Committee hearing on homeowners insurance and property tax relief…
• 4:13:47 Annual report on homelessness and affordable housing
• 4:14:47 Centralized Listing Portal Working Group Ordinance
• 4:15:19 Gilbert Villegas: Supported the centralized affordable housing listing portal and urged faster…
• 4:16:53 Maria E. Hadden: Urged support for the centralized listing portal ordinance as a practical fix to help…
• 4:19:39 City-owned land sales (Ubuntu Village, ChiBlockBuilder)
• 4:22:15 Liquor moratoriums (15th, 29th, 42nd wards)
• 4:23:56 Sweepstakes machine prohibition and penalties
• 4:24:17 Anthony Beale: Said no sweepstakes machines are legal under the state and urged enforcement to protect video…
• 4:30:53 CCPSA appointments of Angelique Guzman and Anjanette Young; Third District renaming
• 4:31:40 Maria E. Hadden: Supported the CCPSA appointments of Anjanette Young and Angelique Guzman.
• 4:34:52 Appointment of William Cheeks Jr. as CDOT Commissioner
• 4:35:30 David H. Moore: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment, citing past work with him at the Water Department.
• 4:36:13 Michelle A. Harris: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment, describing him as bringing fairness and…
• 4:36:52 Ronnie L. Mosley: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment.
• 4:37:10 Debra L. Silverstein: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment.
• 4:38:00 Stephanie D. Coleman: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment and collaboration between CDOT and Water…
• 4:38:59 Maria E. Hadden: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment.
• 4:39:42 Gilbert Villegas: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment and urged use of the Mentor Protege program for…
• 4:40:24 Nicholas Sposato: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment.
• 4:41:05 Anthony V. Napolitano: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment.
• 4:41:21 Emma Mitts: Congratulated William Cheeks Jr. and asked him to prioritize the 37th Ward.
• 4:41:41 William Conway: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment, citing a conversation about bridges and bike…
• 4:42:00 Derrick G. Curtis: Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment.
• 4:44:54 Gregory I. Mitchell: Expressed support for William Cheeks Jr. as transportation commissioner.
• 4:49:55 Resolution on Living Wage for Musicians Act
• 4:50:17 Tip credit phase-out timeline amendment (One Fair Wage compromise)
• 4:50:52 Marty Quinn: Supported the tip credit compromise as helping border-ward restaurants compete with the suburbs.
• 5:10:14 Nicholas Sposato: Supported the tip credit compromise though not happy with it, and urged people to tip more…
• 5:15:27 Gilbert Villegas: Supported the tip credit pause, citing restaurant compliance rates, average tipped wages…
• 5:18:37 Matthew J. O'Shea: Supported the tip credit compromise, saying Black- and Latino-owned restaurants in his…
• 5:21:15 Walter R. Burnett: Described leading the tip credit compromise negotiations and called for studying cost…
• 5:25:41 Jessica L. Fuentes: Said she remains committed to One Fair Wage but will support the compromise pause, and…
• 5:30:51 Anthony Beale: Said the original One Fair Wage ordinance passed without impact research and urged…
• 5:33:17 Michael D. Rodriguez: Cited retail food license data since One Fair Wage took effect and said he supported…
• 5:36:57 Renaming Austin Satellite Senior Center for Lillian Drummond
• 5:37:38 Chris Taliaferro: Supported renaming the Austin Satellite Senior Center for Lillian Drummond.
• 5:40:35 Zoning: waste-related uses, gas stations, landmarks, map amendments
• 5:45:34 Class B tax incentive for United Center Joint Venture
• 5:46:35 Derrick G. Curtis: Said groups came together within 10 days to resolve concerns on the United Center project.
• 5:49:59 Leak Relief Pilot Program order
• 5:50:55 Agreed calendar
• 5:51:53 New business introductions
• 6:09:16 Ordinance prohibiting CPD members from active participation in extremist organizations
• 6:09:31 Matthew J. Martin: Introduced the extremism ordinance, saying it limits active participation in extremist…
• 6:17:20 Chris Taliaferro: Moved to re-refer the extremism ordinance to the Committee on Police and Fire, saying it…
• 6:20:53 Samantha Nugent: Asked whether the extremism ordinance could be re-referred and sought to appeal the chair's…
• 6:22:49 Lopez motion to substitute extremism ordinance covering all city employees (tabled)
• 6:28:22 James M. Gardiner: Opposed the extremism ordinance for singling out police and said it should apply to all…
• 6:31:18 Silvana Tabares: Opposed the extremism ordinance, saying it should apply to all city employees or none and…
• 6:39:37 William Conway: Argued courts allow more restrictions on law enforcement speech and association, so the…
• 6:44:53 Desmon C. Yancy: Supported the extremism ordinance, describing witnessing a racist incident involving police…
• 6:51:17 Scott Waguespack: Said the extremism ordinance falls short because it does not hold other officials and…
• 6:55:53 Anthony V. Napolitano: Opposed the extremism ordinance as singling out police, citing his family's police…
• 7:14:09 Nicole T. Lee: Opposed the extremism ordinance because it applies only to police, saying alderpersons should…
• 7:21:39 Motion to discharge charter commission referendum

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 May 20, 2026 City Council meeting opened with public comment, acknowledgments, and four resolutions honoring Amisha Patel, Jewish American Heritage Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Haitian American Heritage Month, all of which passed. Committee reports followed, including passage of several police-related settlements (one, Jose Gonzalez v. City of Chicago, passed 34-16 after debate), the appointment of David Glockner as Inspector General, the appointment of William Cheeks Jr. as CDOT commissioner, an Asian American data disaggregation ordinance, and a compromise ordinance modifying the phase-out timeline for the tip credit. After extended debate, the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance passed on a roll call, and an ordinance barring Chicago Police Department members from active participation in extremist organizations passed 28-21 after a motion to table a broader substitute succeeded 25-22. A resolution calling for the release of Salah Osur was referred back to the Committee on Health and Human Relations, a sweepstakes machine ordinance was deferred and published, and a motion to discharge a charter commission referendum from committee failed 15-30.

Topics: tip credit compromise, Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, police extremism ordinance, police settlements, heritage month resolutions, CDOT commissioner appointment, sweepstakes machines, affordable housing listing portal, antisemitism, charter commission referendum

Agenda items discussed

• 34:10 Public comment period: discussed
• 1:05:57 Acknowledgments (Older Americans Month, Imagination Library, Irma Jean Barnes, Hubbard JROTC, Scammon Elementary centennial, ALS Awareness Month, Great Lake Jumper, Darlene Jackson retirement): discussed
• 1:34:08 Memorial resolution honoring Amisha Patel: passed
• 1:42:40 Resolution celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month: passed
• 2:03:22 Resolution celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month: passed
• 2:28:20 Resolution honoring Haitian American Heritage Month: passed
• 2:43:22 Communications from the Mayor and City Clerk referred to committees
• 2:51:11 Ordinance amending Section 2-32-085 regarding the voluntary charitable payroll deductions program: passed
• 2:53:53 Multifamily program funds for mixed-use development at 3959 North Lincoln Avenue (47th Ward): passed
• 2:54:47 TIF and redevelopment agreements (Mollison School, Aspire Center, Workshop Arts Collaborative, United Yards 1B) and Canal Congress TIF expansion: passed
• 2:57:31 Settlement in Access Living v. City of Chicago ($2,250,000): passed
• 2:58:01 Settlement in Jose Gonzalez, special administrator of the estate of Jose Almanza Martinez, v. City of Chicago ($3.5 million): passed
• 3:07:58 Settlement in Arnold Day v. Kenneth Boudreaux ($13 million): passed
• 3:08:43 Committee on Budget and Government Operations report (hearings on financial reform options, Fund 925 amendment, South Side Community Arts Center NOF agreement, ward fund transfers): passed
• 3:11:05 Online database to track MBE/WBE utilization compliance (SO2024-0012388): passed
• 3:13:32 Limit height of non-tree plants in native and pollinator gardens to 36 inches (O2026-0022796): passed
• 3:14:25 Appointment of David Glockner as Inspector General: passed
• 3:16:23 Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and Working Group on Access to Democracy (SO2026-0024036): passed
• 4:05:16 Substitute ordinance on data collection for Asian or Pacific Islander subcategories: passed
• 4:05:39 Resolution calling for the immediate release of Salah Osur (referred back to Committee on Health and Human Relations): held
• 4:13:44 Annual report on homelessness and affordable housing (O2026-0024022): passed
• 4:14:09 Minimum temperature requirement dates in dwelling units (SO2026-0024086): passed
• 4:14:47 Centralized Listing Portal Working Group Ordinance (SO2024-0012422): passed
• 4:19:39 Sales of city-owned property (Ubuntu Village and ChiBlockBuilder lots) (O2026-0024945): passed
• 4:21:33 Resolution commending the Mexican Heritage Day Association (SR2026-0023286): passed
• 4:22:15 Liquor moratoriums in the 15th, 29th and 42nd wards: passed
• 4:23:56 Prohibition and penalties for owning sweepstakes machines: deferred
• 4:30:21 Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety report (Rule 45 report and 281 traffic items): passed
• 4:31:00 CCPSA appointments of Angelique Guzman and Anjanette Young; renaming of Third District station: passed
• 4:34:56 Appointment of William Cheeks Jr. as Commissioner of Transportation: passed
• 4:48:52 Vacation and dedication ordinances (1st, 29th, 45th wards) (SO2025-0019499): passed
• 4:49:55 Resolution calling on Congress to pass the Living Wage for Musicians Act (R2026-0024901): passed
• 4:50:17 Modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in tipped occupations (tip credit compromise) (SO2026-0024043): passed
• 5:37:04 Renaming Austin Satellite Senior Center for Lillian Drummond (R2026-0023384): passed
• 5:39:05 Landmark designations, large signs and map amendments: passed
• 5:40:37 Zoning amendment regarding waste-related uses (O2026-0024064): passed
• 5:45:41 Tax incentive for United Center Joint Venture properties on West Madison, Adams and Monroe: passed
• 5:50:15 Leak Relief Pilot Program order: passed
• 5:50:55 Agreed calendar (114 resolutions): passed
• 5:51:53 New business: aldermanic introductions referred to committees
• 6:09:20 Substitute ordinance prohibiting CPD members from active participation in extremist organizations (SO2025-0015584): passed
• 6:23:28 Motion to table Alderman Raymond A. Lopez substitute applying the extremism ordinance to all city employees: passed
• 7:21:49 Motion to discharge referendum on creating a charter commission from Committee on Committees and Rules (R2025-0018197): failed

Alderpersons who spoke

• Pat Dowell (alderperson): Recognized Older Americans Month and honored Third Ward resident Geneva Searcy. (1:06:49); Congratulated the Haitian community on Haitian Heritage Month. (2:39:03); Said the Gonzalez settlement was not clear-cut because CPD general orders were not followed and the driver is judgment proof, and suggested sharing data on cases the city wins. (3:04:51)
• Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): Honored Eighth Ward community leaders Sandra Patterson and Sherry Rogers Hamlin for Older Americans Month. (1:09:47); Supported the Haitian Heritage resolution and called for continued progress on the Jean Baptiste DuSable Park project. (2:33:25); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment, describing him as bringing fairness and equity. (4:36:13)
• Michael D. Rodriguez (alderperson): Honored 22nd Ward leaders Andrea Munoz and Ron Mustin for Older Americans Month. (1:12:42); Spoke in support of the Amisha Patel memorial resolution. (1:35:35); Cited retail food license data since One Fair Wage took effect and said he supported the compromise while remaining committed to the full minimum wage. (5:33:17)
• Julia M. Ramirez (alderperson): Encouraged wards to promote Dolly Parton's Imagination Library and Share Our Spare's free book program. (1:16:57); Spoke in support of the AANHPI Heritage Month resolution and cultural exchange between the 12th Ward and Chinatown. (2:19:15); Explained that the committee reconvened on May 19 and asked for help distributing the updated committee report. (4:10:29)
• David H. Moore (alderperson): Honored Irma Jean Barnes for running a daycare in the Altgeld community for over 50 years. (1:18:54); Supported the Haitian Heritage resolution and echoed Alderman Ronnie L. Mosley remarks. (2:36:04); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment, citing past work with him at the Water Department. (4:35:30)
• Silvana Tabares (alderperson): Congratulated Hubbard High School's JROTC cadets for competing in the national championship. (1:20:55); Opposed the extremism ordinance, saying it should apply to all city employees or none and that it singles out police and will face litigation. (6:31:18)
• Marty Quinn (alderperson): Echoed recognition of Hubbard High School's JROTC program. (1:22:31); Supported the tip credit compromise as helping border-ward restaurants compete with the suburbs. (4:50:52)
• Ruth Cruz (alderperson): Recognized the 100th anniversary of Scammon Elementary School. (1:23:05)
• William Conway (alderperson): Recognized ALS Awareness Month and highlighted the organization I AM ALS. (1:24:50); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment, citing a conversation about bridges and bike lanes. (4:41:41); Argued courts allow more restrictions on law enforcement speech and association, so the extremism ordinance stands on solid constitutional ground. (6:39:37)
• Andre Vasquez Jr. (alderperson): Honored 40th Ward resident Daniel O'Connor, the Great Lake Jumper. (1:26:24); Supported the AANHPI Heritage Month resolution and partnerships with Asian American organizations in the 40th Ward. (2:15:28); Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, citing concerns about federal agents at polling places, while agreeing there should have been more engagement with the Board of Elections. (3:34:18)
• Matthew J. Martin (alderperson): Joined in honoring Daniel O'Connor for jumping into Lake Michigan for over 2,000 consecutive days. (1:28:03); Closed on the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, citing declining turnout, acknowledging the Board of Elections should have been present, and reading its neutral statement. (3:58:56); Introduced the extremism ordinance, saying it limits active participation in extremist organizations by CPD members and was narrowed to police on legal advice. (6:09:31)
• Jason C. Ervin (alderperson): Recognized Darlene Jackson's retirement after 44 years in the City Clerk's office. (1:30:30); Supported the Gonzalez settlement, saying the city must operate under current law and limit taxpayer exposure to larger damages. (3:02:18); Moved to refer the Salah Osur resolution back to committee due to confusion over committee documents. (4:11:31)
• Anthony J. Quezada (alderperson): Honored Amisha Patel as a mentor and architect of the progressive movement in Chicago. (1:34:27); Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, noting more than 30 civic organizations backed it. (3:47:46)
• Jessica L. Fuentes (alderperson): Honored Amisha Patel's organizing and mentorship. (1:36:43); Said she remains committed to One Fair Wage but will support the compromise pause, and called for action on wage theft and insurance costs. (5:25:41)
• Debra L. Silverstein (alderperson): Opened remarks on Jewish American Heritage Month, describing Jewish contributions to Chicago and rising antisemitism. (1:42:56); Condemned ICE but opposed the resolution calling for Salah Osur's release, citing FBI statements linking him to Hamas, and asked to be recorded as no. (4:06:04); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment. (4:37:10)
• Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution and called for joint work against antisemitism and anti-gay hate. (1:47:07)
• Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution, noting shared experiences of Asian and Jewish communities. (1:48:08); Closed on the AANHPI resolution, highlighting the data disaggregation ordinance and housing support for domestic violence survivors. (2:24:01); Opposed the extremism ordinance because it applies only to police, saying alderpersons should be held to the same standard. (7:14:09)
• Daniel La Spata (alderperson): Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution, describing the book Brundibar by Kushner and Sendak. (1:49:40); Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance as a rebuke to efforts to undermine democracy. (3:48:43)
• Timothy R. Knudsen (alderperson): Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution and committed to legislation addressing hate speech such as the Stop Hate Littering ordinance. (1:51:54)
• Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution but criticized the council for also considering a resolution calling for Salah Osur's release. (1:53:57); Opposed the Gonzalez settlement, saying the traffic review board cleared officers and the city should fight the case. (2:59:30); Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, criticizing its doxing provisions, fines and advisory council, and citing other voting issues it omits. (3:37:29)
• Angela Clay (alderperson): Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution, citing synagogues in her ward. (1:58:08); Supported the AANHPI resolution and honored mentors including Hina Mahmoud and Mabel Bernard. (2:17:06)
• Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson): Supported the Jewish American Heritage resolution and thanked the Jewish community for its role in saving Mercy Hospital. (1:59:28); Supported the Haitian Heritage resolution and recommended the book Haitians in Chicago. (2:34:37); Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, citing the Supreme Court's Voting Rights Act decision and expressing disappointment in colleagues. (3:52:01)
• Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (alderperson): Opened remarks on AANHPI Heritage Month, honoring community organizers and leaders. (2:05:01)
• Byron Sigcho-López (alderperson): Supported the AANHPI Heritage Month resolution, citing Chinatown's growth. (2:14:08); Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and criticized opposition to it in strong terms; the chair asked him to direct comments to the chair. (3:19:30); Reported on a Housing Committee hearing on homeowners insurance and property tax relief and moved housing items. (4:12:44)
• Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson): Opened remarks recognizing May 2026 as Haitian American Heritage Month. (2:30:28); Supported the extremism ordinance, describing witnessing a racist incident involving police officers and linking extremism to police settlements. (6:44:53)
• Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Highlighted Haitian-owned businesses and leaders in the 21st Ward. (2:31:16); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment. (4:36:52)
• Stephanie D. Coleman (alderperson): Spoke as Black Caucus chair in support of Haitian Heritage Month. (2:37:27); Supported the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, crediting state legislators and saying concerns about the Board of Elections should be raised at budget hearings. (3:24:25); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment and collaboration between CDOT and Water Management. (4:38:00)
• Emma Mitts (alderperson): Congratulated William Cheeks Jr. and asked him to prioritize the 37th Ward. (4:41:21)
• Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance as unnecessary oversight and expense. (3:17:05); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment. (4:40:24); Supported the tip credit compromise though not happy with it, and urged people to tip more generously and in cash. (5:10:14)
• Matthew J. O'Shea (alderperson): Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, saying committee panelists could not name Board of Elections commissioners or its executive director. (3:17:50); Supported the tip credit compromise, saying Black- and Latino-owned restaurants in his ward considered moving to the suburbs. (5:18:37)
• Scott Waguespack (alderperson): Said the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance was poorly drafted, excluded the Board of Elections, and objected to a remark made at committee; suggested voting no or sending it back. (3:26:18); Raised a point of order about conflicting committee documents on the Salah Osur resolution. (4:09:59); Said the extremism ordinance falls short because it does not hold other officials and employees accountable, and criticized the law department. (6:51:17)
• James M. Gardiner (alderperson): Opposed the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance, saying names are attached to legislation for marketing and calling it poorly crafted. (3:46:16); Opposed the extremism ordinance for singling out police and said it should apply to all city workers. (6:28:22)
• Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Called for a cost analysis before voting on the Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance. (3:49:22); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment. (4:41:05); Opposed the extremism ordinance as singling out police, citing his family's police service and recruitment declines. (6:55:53)
• Gilbert Villegas (alderperson): Supported the centralized affordable housing listing portal and urged faster implementation than the two-year pilot. (4:15:19); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment and urged use of the Mentor Protege program for minority- and women-owned firms. (4:39:42); Supported the tip credit pause, citing restaurant compliance rates, average tipped wages and job losses in the industry. (5:15:27)
• Maria E. Hadden (alderperson): Urged support for the centralized listing portal ordinance as a practical fix to help residents find city-financed affordable housing. (4:16:53); Supported the CCPSA appointments of Anjanette Young and Angelique Guzman. (4:31:40); Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment. (4:38:59)
• Chris Taliaferro (alderperson): Supported renaming the Austin Satellite Senior Center for Lillian Drummond. (5:37:38); Moved to re-refer the extremism ordinance to the Committee on Police and Fire, saying it was heard in a committee without jurisdiction. (6:17:20)
• Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson): Expressed support for William Cheeks Jr. as transportation commissioner. (4:44:54)
• Walter R. Burnett (alderperson): Described leading the tip credit compromise negotiations and called for studying cost pressures on restaurants and holding bad actors accountable. (5:21:15)
• Anthony Beale (alderperson): Said no sweepstakes machines are legal under the state and urged enforcement to protect video gaming terminal revenue, then deferred the item. (4:24:17); Said the original One Fair Wage ordinance passed without impact research and urged data-driven decisions. (5:30:51)
• Derrick G. Curtis (alderperson): Supported William Cheeks Jr.'s appointment. (4:42:00); Said groups came together within 10 days to resolve concerns on the United Center project. (5:46:35)
• Samantha Nugent (alderperson): Asked whether the extremism ordinance could be re-referred and sought to appeal the chair's ruling. (6:20:53)

Exchanges between members

• 1:27:53 Vasquez passed the floor to Martin for the Great Lake Jumper acknowledgment.
• 1:47:11 Lawson thanked Silverstein for bringing the Jewish American Heritage resolution.
• 1:59:31 Robinson thanked Silverstein for recognizing Mercy Hospital.
• 2:19:17 Ramirez praised her seatmate Lee as a mentor.
• 2:33:59 Harris thanked Moore for starting the DuSable Park project.
• 2:36:26 Moore echoed Mosley's remarks on the Haitian Heritage resolution.
• 3:02:22 Ervin responded to Lopez that the city must operate under current law and supported the settlement.
• 3:04:53 Dowell said she appreciated Ervin's comments on the settlement.
• 3:25:01 Coleman commended Martin for carrying the ordinance through his committee.
• 3:26:24 Waguespack said O'Shea was correct about the Board of Elections questions at committee.
• 3:35:23 Vasquez corrected Waguespack's account of a remark made at the committee hearing.
• 3:46:16 Gardiner said Lopez made great points against the ordinance.
• 3:48:43 La Spata endorsed everything Quezada said in support of the ordinance.
• 3:50:15 Vasquez responded to Napolitano's call for a cost analysis by noting members can request COFA impact statements.
• 3:52:05 Robinson thanked Martin for bringing the ordinance forward.
• 4:10:19 Waguespack asked Ramirez to explain discrepancies between committee documents.
• 4:10:29 Ramirez explained the committee reconvened on May 19 and asked for help distributing the updated document.
• 4:17:46 Hadden thanked Villegas and his team for working on the listing portal ordinance.
• 4:39:17 Hadden echoed Coleman's comments on CDOT and Water collaboration.
• 5:03:41 Lopez responded to Ervin's remarks and argued tipped workers lose hours without the tip credit.

Roll-call votes at this meeting

• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-4 by adding new Section 2-4-130 regarding annual report on homelessness and affordable housing and repealing Sections 2-44-070 and 2-50-085 (O2026-0024022): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Redevelopment agreement with South Side Community Art Center to provide Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) assistance for renovation of property at 3831 S Michigan Ave (O2026-0024925): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Call on U.S. Congress to pass and President Donald Trump to sign Living Wage for Musicians Act of 2025 (R2026-0024901): Adopted 50 yea, 0 nay
• First amendment to redevelopment agreement with Westside Health Authority to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for Aspire Center project at 5500 W Madison St (O2026-0024878): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-45 by adding new Section 2-45-150 establishing online database to track MBE and WBE utilization compliance (SO2024-0012388): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 14X-8-802.2.2 and 14X-8-802.3.2 to modify dates for minimum temperature requirements in dwelling units, sleeping units and indoor occupiable work spaces (SO2026-0024086): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage occupations receiving gratuities (SO2026-0024043): Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-32-085 regarding eligible entities within Voluntary Charitable Payroll Deductions Program (O2026-0024868): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3311 S Prairie Ave (Or2026-0024719): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Fair Access to Democracy Ordinance and establishment of The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. Advisory Council on Access to Democracy (SO2026-0024036): Passed 42 yea, 8 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 17-7 by adding new Section 17-7-0510 establishing Cicero Avenue Light Equipment Sales/Rental Overlay District to remove nonconforming use status for any new businesses seeking limited business license for auto sales and modifying Section 17-15-0303 limiting expansion of such nonconforming use (O2025-0018447): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Redevelopment agreement with The Workshop Arts Collaborative LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for 3741-3749 W Lawrence Ave (O2026-0024870): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 17-9 regarding waste-related uses, recycling facilities, container storage, freight terminal, outdoor storage of raw material, composting and manganese-bearing material (O2026-0024064): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Renaming of Austin Satellite Senior Center as "Lillian Drummond Austin Satellite Senior Center" (R2026-0023384): Adopted 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (42.178) disallowing additional alcoholic liquor licenses or consumption on south side of E Erie St, from N Rush St to N Michigan Ave; north side E Ontario St, from N Rush St to N Michigan Ave; east side of Rush St from E Erie St to E Ontario St (SO2026-0024893): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Title 5 by adding new Chapter 5-30 entitled "Centralized Listing Portal Pilot Program" and establishing Centralized Listing Portal Working Group (SO2024-0012422): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Installation of parking meters and amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-64-206 (13.12) to establish hours of operation for meters on portion of S Columbus Dr (O2026-0024722): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Issuance of Multi-Family Program Funds and other financial assistance to 3959 Lincoln 4 LLC for mixed-use development 4% Project at 3959 N Lincoln Ave (4 percent owner) (O2026-0024884): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark designation for Cortelyou Commons at 2324 N Chalmers St (O2026-0024660): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at Irvin C. Mollison Elementary School at 4415 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr (O2026-0024869): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Issuance of Multi-Family Program Funds and other financial assistance to 3959 Lincoln 9 LLC for mixed-use development 9% Project at 3959 N Lincoln Ave (O2026-0024885): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• First amendment of redevelopment agreement with Celadon Construction Corporation NFP, Celadon Partners LLC, Blackwood Development Partners LLC, United Yards 1B LL LLC and United Yards 1B QALICB LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for United Yards 1B project at 4700 S Ashland Ave (O2026-0024871): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3309 S Prairie Ave (Or2026-0024720): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Title 14A by modifying Section 14A-3-306 regarding Stop Work Order criteria and Section 14A-4-406 regarding excavation work on private property (SO2025-0021852): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Call on Chicago Police Department and Department of Assets, Information and Services to rename 3rd District Police Station as "Police Officer Dorelle C. Brandon 3rd District Station" (R2026-0024085): Adopted 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-3-0301 regarding regulations on Public Place of Amusement licenses (SO2025-0017570): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Expression of support for Mexican Heritage Day Association and support for call to declare February 2nd as Mexican American Heritage Day (SR2026-0023286): Adopted 50 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 3313 S Prairie Ave (Or2026-0024721): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Support of Class L Tax incentive with 30 North LaSalle Owner LLC for property at 30 N LaSalle St (O2026-0023781): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark designation for Byrne Hall at 2219 N Kenmore Ave (O2026-0024659): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (42.605) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N State St and E Huron St (O2026-0024894): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Title 17 by modifying Section 17-3-0207 to prohibit issuance of permits for gas stations in B3, C1 and C2 zoning districts and by modifying Section 17-9-0109 to prohibit new gas stations within 1,000 ft of existing gas station or on same block face as lot zoned RS1, RS2 or RS3 (SO2026-0024923): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark designation for St. Paul Christian Methodist Episcopal Church at 4644 S Dearborn St (O2026-0023890): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (11.111) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of S Ashland Ave (O2026-0024913): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new Section 2-84-530 prohibiting members of Chicago Police Department from participating in any extremist activity (SO2025-0015584): Passed 28 yea, 21 nay
• Historical landmark designation for Roger Brown Home and Studio at 1926 N Halsted St (O2026-0024658): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (29.95) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Chicago Ave and repeal of O2025-0019934 (O2026-0024480): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 10-32-055 to limit height of non-tree plants in native and pollinator gardens to 36 inches (O2026-0022796): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Call for hearing(s) on status of City's progress implementing efficiencies and other programmatic reform options identified in Financial and Strategic Reform Options report (R2026-0024924): Adopted 50 yea, 0 nay
• Historical landmark designation for building at 30 N LaSalle St (O2026-0023266): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
• Department of Family and Support Services and Department of Public Health required to annually collect race and ethnicity data of city residents using subcategories for Asian or Pacific Islander (SO2025-0021028): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay

Legislation on the agenda

• Appointment of Anjanette Young as Commissioner of Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (A2026-0024727), Approved
• Appointment of Angelique Guzman as Commissioner of Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (A2026-0024728), Approved
• Appointment of Eric Kirsammer as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 17-2025 (Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville) (A2026-0024856), Approved
• Appointment of Jeanne Saliture as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 17-2025 (Central Lakeview/Wrigleyville) (A2026-0024858), Approved
• Appointment of Jose Cruz as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 24 (Clark Street) (A2026-0024859), Approved
• Appointment of Lindsay Moyer as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 82 (Division/Dearborn) (A2026-0024860), Approved
• Appointment of Adam Risolia as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 82 (Division/Dearborn) (A2026-0024861), Approved
• Appointment of Lauretta Stewart as member of Special Service Area (SSA) No. 82 (Division/Dearborn) (A2026-0024862), Approved
• Appointment of William Cheaks, Jr. as Commissioner of Transportation (A2026-0025158), Approved
• Appointment of David Glockner as Inspector General (A2026-0025389), Approved
• Vacation of public alley(s) in area bounded by N Melvina Ave, W Higgins Ave, N Mobile Ave, W Foster Ave (O2026-0023406), Passed
• Support of Class 7(b) Tax incentive for property at 1931-1935 W Madison St, 1950-1956 and 1830-1859 W Adams St, 121 S Damen Ave and 1728,… (O2026-0024099), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Zuniga Auto Repair, Inc. (O2026-0024121), Passed
• Parking meters at E Chicago Ave from N DuSable Lake Shore Dr to N Fairbanks Ct - remove; E Ontario St from N Fairbanks Ct to N McClurg Ct… (O2026-0024128), Passed as Substitute
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 10338 S Western LLC (O2026-0024175), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Little Monarchs Academy (O2026-0024273), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Weissbluth Pediatrics (O2026-0024278), Passed
• Parking meters at N Sacramento Ave from W Belmont Avenue to W School St (O2026-0024392), Passed as Substitute
• Dedication of public alleys in area bounded by W Congress Pkwy, S Lotus Ave, W Harrison St and S Lockwood Ave (O2026-0024644), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Wrigley Baseball Club LLC (O2026-0024779), Passed
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer Funds from 10th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account to Wage Account for Year 2026 (O2026-0024786), Passed
• Amendment of Special Service Area No. 34 (Uptown) regarding service provider agreement with Uptown United and 2026 tax levy (O2026-0024865), Passed
• Amendment No. 3 to Canal/Congress Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to expand redevelopment area (O2026-0024873), Passed
• Designation of expanded Canal/Congress tax increment allocation financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Area (O2026-0024874), Passed
• Adoption of tax increment allocation financing for amendment No. 3 to expanded Canal/Congress Redevelopment Project and Plan (O2026-0024875), Passed
• Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds from 13th Ward Wage Allowance Account to Aldermanic Expense Account for Year… (O2026-0024876), Passed
• Parking meters at W Grand Ave and N State St - remove (O2026-0024892), Passed as Substitute
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Fernando Alvarado d.b.a. Midwest & Domestic Auto (O2026-0024896), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for ZSD Washington LLC (O2026-0024898), Passed
• Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Mikhlin Auto Group LLC (O2026-0024927), Passed

…and 24 more items: the legislation tracker has every one.

Documents

• Agenda
• Notice
• Miscellaneous Business

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