City Council meeting, June 18, 2025

When: Wed, Jun 18, 2025, 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/6277394?video=1094128764
Transcript: full text (50,043 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 June 18, 2025 City Council meeting opened with public comment, mostly on the proposed snap curfew ordinance and the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance, followed by acknowledgements and resolutions honoring Pride Month and Juneteenth, during which the Chicago Reparations Task Force was announced. Committee reports were approved, including a finance item on charitable payroll deductions (49 yeas, 0 nays read aloud), several legal settlements, a permanent veteran-owned small business participation program, landmark designations and zoning matters, while O'Hare and Midway airport revenue bonds were deferred and published. Alderman Brendan Reilly objected to how a mayoral revenue ordinance amending Title 3 was read into the record. After extended debate, the snap curfew ordinance passed on a roll call of 27 yeas to 22 nays. Council also voted 39 to 7 to discharge an ordinance from the Committee on Committees and Rules and re-refer it to the Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight, following remarks by Alderman James M. Gardiner about an ethics case against him.

Topics: snap curfew ordinance, Pride Month, Juneteenth and reparations task force, public comment, legal settlements, veteran-owned business program, ethics investigations and legal representation, committee reports, Open Meetings Act concerns, cumulative impacts ordinance

Agenda items discussed

36:02 Public comment period: discussed
59:56 Acknowledgements (businesses, Water Management laborers, North River Commission Youth Council, Gatlin's Chapel, Craig Dellimore retirement): discussed
1:21:47 Resolution recognizing Pride Month: passed
2:12:09 Resolution honoring Juneteenth and announcement of the Chicago Reparations Task Force: passed
2:56:06 Communications from the Mayor and City Clerk, including an ordinance amending revenue provisions of Title 3 referred to the Committee on Finance
3:08:34 Point of clarification on how the Title 3 revenue ordinance was read into the record: discussed
3:05:36 Substitute ordinance amending municipal code concerning voluntary charitable payroll deductions: passed
3:11:16 Ordinance extending the vehicle violation debt relief period: passed
3:11:38 TIF redevelopment agreement and lease with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center, 1240 S. Damen Ave.: passed
3:14:22 Redevelopment agreement and financial assistance for the Le Claire project (22nd Ward): passed
3:15:13 Agreement with Chicago Cubs Baseball Club for security enhancement project at 1088 W. Waveland Ave.: passed
3:16:23 O'Hare and Midway airport senior lien revenue bonds: deferred
3:17:10 Settlement orders (Alcantara, Carter, Williams, Gibson cases): passed
3:22:22 Budget and Government Operations report including 2025 appropriation amendment within fund 925: passed
3:24:14 Substitute ordinance permanently establishing the veteran-owned small local business participation goal program: passed
3:27:28 Economic, Capital and Technology Development report (SSA appointments and tax incentives): passed
3:29:18 Environmental Protection and Energy report (Shoreline Advisory Board appointments): passed
3:30:38 Housing and Real Estate report (appointment, land sales, lease agreements): passed
3:33:57 License and Consumer Protection report, including public places of amusement and sidewalk cafes ordinance: passed
3:37:43 Pedestrian and Traffic Safety report, including traffic code amendments on bus stop zones and bus and bike lanes (SO2025-0017552): passed
3:39:56 Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation advisory council appointments: passed
3:41:04 Transportation and Public Way report: passed
3:42:47 Collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 700: passed
3:45:31 Landmark designation for Morning Star Baptist Church (O2025-0017338): passed
3:45:52 Landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish: passed
3:46:20 Landmark designation for Harris Trust and Savings Bank, 111 W. Monroe St. (O2025-0017334): passed
3:46:49 Zoning map amendments and large signs: passed
3:49:18 Agreed calendar: passed
3:50:37 New business introductions by ward
4:03:13 Resolution calling for hearing on single-use plastics (Joint Committee report) (R2023-0002936): passed
4:04:15 Approval of the May 21, 2025 journal: passed
4:04:32 Snap curfew ordinance (unfinished business): passed
5:35:38 Motion to discharge ordinance from Committee on Committees and Rules and re-refer to Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight: passed
6:07:47 Ordinance setting next meeting for July 16, 2025: passed

Alderpersons who spoke

Byron Sigcho-López (alderperson): Recognized a Pilsen family cheese company founded by immigrants that now employs over 300 people. (1:00:32); Rose in support of honoring Dulcelandia as a constituent business. (1:14:09); Reported Housing and Real Estate items including the first sale of lots under the missing middle infill housing initiative bringing over 40 units to the 24th Ward. (3:30:42)
Derrick G. Curtis (alderperson): Honored Department of Water Management laborers for repairing water main breaks in harsh conditions. (1:02:28); Honored Congressman Bobby Rush during the Juneteenth resolution. (2:38:59); Supported the curfew ordinance, describing teen takeovers in his ward including gunfire on his block. (4:25:42)
David H. Moore (alderperson): Thanked Water Management workers for responsiveness to his constituents. (1:07:02); Praised the Gatlin family and Gatlin's Chapel for their service to the community. (1:18:59); Recognized Pastor Maurice Dishman for violence prevention outreach. (2:21:33)
Michael D. Rodriguez (alderperson): Honored Dulcelandia's 30th anniversary and the 26th Street business district. (1:08:00); Reported the Teamsters Local 700 agreement and discussed a statewide push for rideshare driver union rights. (3:42:51); Opposed the curfew ordinance, questioning unclear language on public notice and parental liability. (5:06:38)
Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (alderperson): Congratulated Dulcelandia on 30 years and noted its warehouse is in the 14th Ward. (1:10:32)
Gilbert Villegas (alderperson): Associated himself with the Dulcelandia acknowledgement, describing the family as business and civic leaders. (1:11:51); Urged passage of making the veteran-owned business enterprise program permanent before its 2025 sunset. (3:24:53); Reported SSA appointments and tax incentive ordinances from the economic development committee. (3:27:30)
Anthony J. Quezada (alderperson): Congratulated Dulcelandia and thanked it for partnering with his ward office. (1:13:12); Spoke on Pride's roots in protest and honored activist Robert Castillo. (1:51:41)
Samantha Nugent (alderperson): Welcomed the North River Commission Youth Council and its civic engagement work. (1:15:02); Supported the curfew ordinance, arguing residents' right to live without fear and youth programming can both be addressed. (4:33:27)
Andre Vasquez Jr. (alderperson): Thanked the youth council and said it had discussed alternatives to a snap curfew. (1:15:57); Supported the Pride resolution and highlighted LGBTQ+ organizations and businesses in the 40th Ward. (1:54:37); Supported the Juneteenth resolution and reparations, crediting the task force and its leaders. (2:35:25)
Ronnie L. Mosley (alderperson): Honored Gatlin's Chapel on its 40th anniversary as a Black-owned funeral home in the 21st Ward. (1:16:53)
William E. Hall (alderperson): Thanked the Gatlin family for 40 years of service. (1:20:21); Honored a Sixth Ward resident during the Juneteenth resolution. (2:23:35)
Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson): Reported Transportation and Public Way items, including a re-referral to the zoning committee and miscellaneous ward ordinances. (3:41:06)
Bennett R. Lawson (alderperson): Supported the Pride resolution, introduced guests and described this year's Pride Parade theme and leaders. (1:22:50); Reported zoning committee items including landmark designations and map amendments. (3:45:18)
Jeanette B. Taylor (alderperson): Thanked Dr. Maya Green for her COVID-era health work on the South Side. (1:27:04); Honored Rashan Sanders Ward of Red Clay Dance Company. (2:19:26)
Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (alderperson): Supported the Pride resolution and honored Andersonville Chamber director Laura Austin. (1:27:42)
Maria E. Hadden (alderperson): Spoke on celebrating Pride and Juneteenth together and on representation of intersecting identities. (1:32:15); Supported the reparations task force and thanked Alderwoman Stephanie D. Coleman and colleagues for moving it forward. (2:28:31); Reported Shoreline Advisory Board appointments and a ComEd summer preparedness hearing. (3:29:18)
Jessica L. Fuentes (alderperson): Described Pride as an act of resistance and asked colleagues for solidarity amid federal actions affecting LGBTQ+ people. (1:41:21); Opposed the curfew ordinance, citing her own experience with youth investment and concerns about lawsuits over its general language. (5:01:04)
Timothy R. Knudsen (alderperson): Said hateful messaging has become more normalized and Pride shows LGBTQ+ youth that others will stand up for them. (1:45:22)
Pat Dowell (alderperson): Thanked Dr. Maya Green for COVID outreach in her ward. (1:47:36); Honored former Urban League president James Compton. (2:16:54); Reported Finance Committee items including settlements, loan restructurings and airport bonds. (3:05:18)
Daniel La Spata (alderperson): Reflected on Rock Hudson's life and called on straight council members to show solidarity. (1:49:07); Reported 217 routine traffic items and his ordinance clarifying bus stop zones and bus and bike lane offenses. (3:37:49)
Stephanie D. Coleman (alderperson): Supported the Pride resolution and recognized Terry Campbell and Dr. Maya Green. (1:58:38); On behalf of the Black Caucus, welcomed the Reparations Task Force and thanked the administration for creating it as a task force. (2:13:39); Said Superintendent Snelling was misquoted in a news article and described him as a man of integrity. (5:21:46)
Lamont J. Robinson (alderperson): Closed debate on the Pride resolution by honoring LGBTQ+ historical figures and asking colleagues to visit the Legacy Wall. (1:59:42); Honored several Juneteenth guests, including Pastor Earl Granberry for community food and housing assistance. (2:41:06)
Michelle A. Harris (alderperson): Thanked guests in the box for their advocacy for people of color. (2:15:02); Presented 147 agreed calendar items and moved them in the omnibus. (3:49:27)
Desmon C. Yancy (alderperson): Described Juneteenth's history and, as co-chair of the reparations task force, expressed support for its progress. (2:24:34)
Jason C. Ervin (alderperson): Recognized Reverend Walter Jones for his work with young people. (2:26:51); Reported Budget Committee items including a 2025 appropriation amendment. (3:22:22); Closed debate opposing the curfew ordinance, saying it gives broad authority to police and could fall on South and West Side youth. (5:23:31)
Chris Taliaferro (alderperson): Honored Commissioner Barbara McGowan for her civil rights and equity work. (2:32:49)
Brendan Reilly (alderperson): Objected that the Title 3 revenue ordinance, which he described as a grocery tax, was not read into the record with a descriptive title. (3:08:39); With Alderman Raymond A. Lopez, moved to defer and publish the airport revenue bonds item. (3:17:00); Argued the Open Meetings Act requires a description of legislation's subject matter rather than only a title number. (3:20:18)
Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Asked to be recorded as voting no on the St. Adalbert Parish landmark designation. (3:46:09); Supported the curfew ordinance as targeted, problem-oriented policing aimed at a small group rather than all youth. (4:35:46)
Emma Mitts (alderperson): Reported the contracting committee's substitute ordinance permanently establishing the veteran-owned business participation program. (3:23:57)
Debra L. Silverstein (alderperson): Reported license committee items including pedicab impoundment, public places of amusement, hemp product sales and liquor moratoriums. (3:34:01)
Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Recognized the retirement of Officer Johnny Binion. (3:39:23); Reported appointments to the Special Events and Cultural Affairs Advisory Council. (3:39:56); Supported the curfew ordinance as a tool he expects to be used infrequently, noting business concerns. (4:43:30)
William Conway (alderperson): Highlighted a new downtown dispensary enabled by his earlier ordinance, expected to fill a vacant storefront and create 25 jobs. (3:47:41)
Brian Hopkins (alderperson): As lead sponsor, argued the curfew ordinance would help prevent and stop violent teen takeovers and is an alternative to arresting teenagers. (4:05:06)
Matthew J. O'Shea (alderperson): Supported the curfew as a tool for the superintendent and urged members to stay and cast their votes. (4:18:59)
Monique L. Scott (alderperson): Supported the curfew, saying she does not let her teenage daughter go downtown because of safety concerns. (4:20:56)
Nicole T. Lee (alderperson): Supported the curfew as a tool to be used judiciously, citing incidents affecting Chinatown and the 11th Ward. (4:41:25)
Angela Clay (alderperson): Opposed the curfew, reading student letters and saying youth access to guns and lack of places to go should be addressed. (4:52:08)
Silvana Tabares (alderperson): Supported the curfew, saying curfews paired with youth opportunities can work. (5:09:05)
Anthony V. Napolitano (alderperson): Supported the curfew as a targeted, temporary measure that can be amended later. (5:17:46)
Matthew J. Martin (alderperson): Moved to discharge an ordinance from the Rules Committee and re-refer it to the Ethics Committee. (5:35:51); Explained that a proposed substitute would preserve individuals' right to private counsel or Law Department counsel in investigative interviews. (5:52:10)
James M. Gardiner (alderperson): Described an ethics case against him in which none of 10 alleged violations were upheld and cited a Board of Ethics finding about undisclosed exculpatory material. (5:36:50)
Walter R. Burnett (alderperson): Questioned why the Law Department would not represent council members and said members need legal defense. (5:49:52)

Exchanges between members

1:07:34 Moore echoed Curtis's acknowledgement of Water Management workers.
1:10:33 Gutiérrez joined Rodriguez in congratulating Dulcelandia.
1:12:57 Villegas thanked Rodriguez for bringing forward the Dulcelandia resolution.
1:12:57 Villegas thanked Gutiérrez for bringing forward the Dulcelandia resolution.
1:19:16 Moore echoed Mosley's remarks honoring Gatlin's Chapel.
1:20:23 Hall echoed Moore's remarks about the Gatlin family.
1:45:24 Knudsen credited Lawson for summarizing the guests being honored.
1:47:38 Dowell acknowledged Knudsen's remarks and said they should be taken to heart.
2:01:53 Robinson thanked Dowell for supporting him in celebrating Pride Month.
2:01:53 Robinson thanked Harris for supporting him in celebrating Pride Month.
2:21:48 Moore thanked Taylor and said he would keep his remarks short after hers.
2:28:57 Hadden referenced Moore's point about reaching back and bringing people forward.
2:30:24 Hadden thanked Coleman for her efforts to move the reparations task force forward.
2:35:49 Vasquez thanked Yancy for sharing Juneteenth history.
2:38:26 Vasquez thanked Coleman for her leadership on reparations.
3:24:44 Mitts asked that Villegas be recognized to speak on his veteran-owned business ordinance.
3:35:01 Moore thanked Martin for reaching out to him about the public places of amusement ordinance.
3:47:12 Lawson noted Conway wished to speak before the zoning motion.
4:04:35 Mitchell deferred to Ervin on the unfinished business item he filed.
4:04:44 Ervin deferred to Hopkins to open debate on the curfew ordinance and reserved the right to close.

Roll-call votes at this meeting

Amendment of Municipal Code Section 11-4-1600 establishing fines for public way vehicle dumping violations (SO2025-0017568): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-110 by modifying various sections regarding pedicabs and by adding new Section 9-110-185 authorizing Police Department and Department of Streets and Sanitation to impound pedicabs (SO2025-0017191): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
charitable employee payroll deductions with oversight (SO2024-0014173): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (20.19) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of E 58th St (O2025-0017404): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Board of Trustees of University of Illinois for five-year extension of lease for administrative and health facilities, allowing expansion space for federal grant-funded dental clinic at 1713 S Ashland Ave (O2025-0017522): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 10 exempting public places of amusement and sidewalk cafe license requirements and exemptions (SO2024-0009665): Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
Historical landmark designation for Morning Star Baptist Church of Chicago at 3993 S Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr (O2025-0017338): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Agreement to enter into Security Enhancement Project with Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC for all events at Wrigley Field and Gallagher Way (SO2025-0017546): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Land sale and redevelopment agreement with Claretian Associates, Inc. for purchase of City lots at 8816, 8818, 8822, 8824, 8828, 8830, 8836, 8838, 8840, 8842, 8943, 8945 and 9118 S Buffalo Ave under City Lots for Working Families Program (O2025-0017574): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Mass Gatherings and Curfew (SO2025-0016732): Passed 27 yea, 22 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-92-920, 2-92-930, 2-92-950, 2-92-955 regarding Veteran-owned business enterprises, bid incentives and contract specific participation goals in excess of $10,000 with contract participation rules set by the Chief Procurement Officer (SO2024-0014417): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Support of Class L tax incentive for property at 111 W Monroe St (O2025-0017495): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Historical landmark designation for Harris Trust and Savings Bank at 111 W Monroe St (O2025-0017334): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Provision of tax increment financing (TIF) assistance to LeClaire Partners A-North JV L.P. for development of 4809 W 44th St and 4442 S Cicero Ave as affordable and market rate housing project (SO2025-0017506): Passed 49 yea, 0 nay
Collective bargaining agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 700 (O2025-0017321): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 9-76-100, 9-92-030 and 9-100-020 regarding fines and penalties for unattended vehicles on public way without registration plate or other registration material (SO2025-0017559): Passed 50 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 portions of W Archer Ave and S Harlem Ave (O2025-0017186): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-4-331 prohibiting sale of cannabinoid hemp products within O'Hare Residential Area (O2025-0017556): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Title 9 by modifying Chapters 9-4, 9-48, 9-64, 9-80, 9-100 and 9-108 regarding various parking and standing restrictions (SO2025-0017552): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Redevelopment agreement with Twisted Eggroll LLC for provision of neighborhood funds for renovation of commercial property generally located at 657 E 75th St (O2025-0017483): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive and redevelopment agreement with 1300 NN Branch LLC for property at 1300 N North Branch St (O2025-0017496): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property generally at 4300 W Roosevelt Rd, and accompanying redevelopment agreement (O2025-0017591): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 3-56-050 by amending Subsection E regarding waiver of fees imposed by chapter (O2025-0017548): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Salt Storage Lease with Skyway Concession Company LLC (O2025-0017505): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Historical landmark designation for St. Adalbert Parish Complex at 1622-1658 W 17th St and 1633-1659 W 16th St (SO2024-0010378): Passed 49 yea, 1 nay
Tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment agreement and renewed lease agreement with Chicago Children's Advocacy Center for City-owned property at 1240 S Damen Ave (SO2025-0016725): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Call for hearing(s) on environmental impact from and steps to reduce usage of single-use plastics (R2023-0002936): Adopted 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (25.203) and 4-60-023 (25.202) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Blue Island Ave (O2025-0017557): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-244-140 to prohibit peddling on portions of N Milwaukee Ave (O2025-0017550): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay
3400 Pulaski moratorium (O2025-0016976): Passed 50 yea, 0 nay