Chicago public meetings in 2024

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity will hold a subject matter hearing on the annual Chicago Casino Compliance Reporting. No votes will be taken on this matter. Written public comment is accepted until December 20, 2024.

• Subject matter hearing on Chicago Casino Compliance Reporting
• No votes to be taken
• Written public comment accepted until Dec. 20, 2024

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity will hold a subject matter hearing on the annual Chicago Casino Compliance Reporting. No votes will be taken; the hearing is for discussion only. Written public comment is accepted until December 18, 2024.

• Subject matter hearing on Chicago Casino Compliance Reporting
• No votes will be taken on this matter
• Public comment accepted via email until December 18, 2024

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will consider a series of mayoral appointments and reappointments to the Chicago Commission on Human Relations and the Advisory Council on New Americans. The agenda also includes approval of the July 2024 Rule 45 Report, which summarizes two prior meetings. Public commentary will be heard at the start.

• Reappointment of Nancy C. Andrade as Chair of the Chicago Commission on Human Relations
• Appointment of 4 new members to the Chicago Commission on Human Relations
• Reappointment of 3 members to the Advisory Council on New Americans
• Appointment of 4 new members to the Advisory Council on New Americans
• Approval of the July 2024 Rule 45 Report

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to consider a range of financial measures, including housing development funds and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) amendments. Key items include funding for affordable housing at Casa Yucatan, TIF support for the Congress Theater and Hudson House, and extensions of several TIF districts. The agenda also includes routine items like approval of monthly reports and small claims payments.

• $13.4M in Multi-Family and $9.6M in HOME funds for Casa Yucatan 4% project at 2134-2136 S. Ashland Ave.
• $2.4M in Multi-Family funds for Casa Yucatan 9% project at same address.
• $5.5M TIF transfer for LeClaire Courts North redevelopment at 4400 S. Cicero Ave.
• $10M TIF for Hudson House improvements at 2222 S. Michigan Ave.
• $27.25M TIF for Congress Theater improvements at 2135 N. Milwaukee Ave.

• Congratulations extended to DianaLynn Schilz on retirement from Chicago Park District — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Declaration of November 2024 as "National Hip Hop History Month" — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Tribute to late Hoyle David Marshall III — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Declaration of October 16, 2024 and December 18, 2024 as "Divinity Days" in Chicago — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Tribute to late Bob Love — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Corrections and revisions to 2025 Budget Recommendations and text portion of Annual Appropriation Ordinance — 27-23 (+0P/0A)
• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025, as amended — 27-23 (+0P/0A)
• Time fixed for next City Council Meeting January 15, 2025, at 10:00 A.M., Council Chambers — 50-0 (+0P/0A)

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity will hold a subject matter hearing on the annual Chicago Casino Compliance Reporting. No votes will be taken; the meeting is for discussion and public comment. Written comments are accepted until December 12.

• Subject matter hearing on Chicago Casino Compliance Reporting
• No votes will be taken on this matter
• Written public comment accepted until 9:30am Dec 12, 2024

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to consider a range of financial and development items, including housing assistance, tax increment financing (TIF) redevelopment agreements, and amendments to TIF district plans. The agenda includes votes on funding for affordable housing projects and major TIF-supported improvements, as well as routine procedural matters.

• Up to $13,411,450 in Multi-Family funds and $9,622,794 in HOME funds for Casa Yucatan 4% LP at 2134-2136 S. Ashland Avenue
• Up to $2,425,192 in Multi-Family funds for Casa Yucatan LP at 2134-2136 S. Ashland Avenue
• Up to $5,500,000 in TIF funds for LeClaire Courts North redevelopment at 4400 S. Cicero Avenue
• Up to $10,000,000 in TIF funds for Hudson House at 2222 S. Michigan Avenue
• Up to $27,250,000 in TIF funds for Congress Theater at 2135 N. Milwaukee Avenue

• Various small claims — 32-17 (+0P/1A)

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider a monthly report and 17 ordinances that adjust alcohol and package goods licensing rules in specific Chicago wards. Most items lift restrictions to allow more licenses on certain streets, while a few prohibit peddling or disallow additional licenses. The committee will also approve the October and November 2024 Rule 45 reports.

• Approval of October and November 2024 Rule 45 reports
• Ordinance to prohibit peddling in parts of the 7th Ward (Alderman Mitchell)
• Ordinance to allow additional liquor and package goods licenses on Wallace Street (Alderman Lee, 11th Ward)
• Ordinance to allow additional packaged goods licenses on Western Avenue (Alderman Coleman, 16th Ward)
• Ordinance to disallow additional liquor and package goods licenses on West Wrightwood Avenue (Alderman Ramirez-Rosa, 35th Ward)

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider appointments to city commissions and approve scopes of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for 11 Special Service Areas across Chicago. The agenda also includes approval of the October Rule 45 Monthly Report and a roll call.

• Appointments to Community Development Commission: Terrence Johnson and Ronald Milsap
• Reappointments to Special Service Area commissions (Devon Avenue, Sheridan Road, Clark Street, West Town, 59th Street)
• SSA No. 17 Central Lakeview: scope, budget, tax levy, service provider agreement
• SSA No. 33 Wicker Park/Bucktown: scope, budget, tax levy, service provider agreement
• SSA No. 48 Old Town: scope, budget, tax levy, service provider agreement

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed all items on its agenda, including appointments to the Community Development Commission and several Special Service Area commissions, as well as scopes of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for multiple Special Service Areas. All items were passed unanimously without recorded opposition.

• Appointed Terrence Johnson to Community Development Commission
• Appointed Ronald Milsap to Community Development Commission
• Reappointed Mohammed J. Butt to SSA No. 43 Devon Avenue Commission
• Reappointed Sara J. Blackstone Lukens to SSA No. 54 Sheridan Road Commission
• Reappointed Nicholas P. Kosiek to SSA No. 24 Clark Street Commission
• Appointed Amanda Sadowski to SSA No. 29-2014 West Town Commission
• Appointed James Janas to SSA No. 59-2022 59th Street Commission
• Approved scopes of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for SSAs No. 17, 33, 48, 50, 51, 52-2021, 60, 63, 71, 72, and 77

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate is meeting to approve the October Rule 45 Report, which includes a negotiated or quick-take acquisition of properties on portions of S Taylor St, S Canal St, S Wells St, and W DeKoven St for the Taylor St bridge and viaduct improvement project. The acquisition cost is up to $3,000,000, with a total project cost of $39,500,000. This is a routine approval item.

• Approval of October Rule 45 Report
• Property acquisitions for Taylor St bridge and viaduct improvement project
• Acquisition cost up to $3,000,000
• Total project cost $39,500,000
• Properties on S Taylor St, S Canal St, S Wells St, W DeKoven St (34th Ward)

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved the October Rule 45 Report and authorized the negotiated or quick-take acquisition of properties on S Taylor St, S Canal St, S Wells St, and W DeKoven St for the Taylor St bridge and viaduct improvement project. The acquisition cost is up to $3,000,000, with a total project cost of $93,500,000. The measure passed.

• Approved October Rule 45 Report (Oct 29, 2024)
• Approved property acquisition for Taylor St bridge project (up to $3M, total project $93.5M)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider several ordinances involving housing development funding and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) amendments. Key items include funding for a housing project on S. Ashland Avenue, TIF funds for the Congress Theater and Hudson House, and extensions of multiple TIF districts. The agenda also includes routine reports on settlements and small claims.

• $13,411,450 in Multi-Family funds and $9,622,794 in HOME funds for Casa Yucatan 4% LP at 2134-2136 S. Ashland Avenue
• $2,425,192 in Multi-Family funds for Casa Yucatan LP at same address
• $5,500,000 TIF transfer for LeClaire Courts North redevelopment at 4400 S. Cicero Avenue
• $10,000,000 TIF for Hudson House at 2222 S. Michigan Avenue
• $27,250,000 TIF for Congress Theater at 2135 N. Milwaukee Avenue

The Committee on Finance passed 18 items, including ordinances authorizing financial assistance for housing and TIF redevelopment projects. Key approvals include $13.4 million in Multi-Family and HOME funds for Casa Yucatan 4% LP at 1609 W. 21st Place, and $2.4 million for Casa Yucatan LP for a 9% project at the same address. The committee also approved TIF fund transfers and amendments for several redevelopment plans, as well as orders for small claims payments and denials.

• Approved $13,411,450 in Multi-Family funds and $9,622,794 in HOME funds for Casa Yucatan 4% LP (SO2024-0013660)
• Approved $2,425,192 in Multi-Family funds for Casa Yucatan LP 9% project (SO2024-0013661)
• Approved $5,500,000 TIF transfer from Cicero Archer and Midway Industrial Corridor TIFs to Cicero Stevenson TIF for LeClaire Courts North (O2024-0014174)
• Approved $10,000,000 TIF amendment for Hudson House improvements (O2024-0014205)
• Approved $27,250,000 TIF amendment for Congress Theater improvements (O2024-0014215)
• Approved amendments to extend expiration dates for multiple TIF redevelopment plans (O2024-0014177, O2024-0014206, O2024-0014207, O2024-0014208, O2024-0014210, O2024-0014212, O2024-0014214, O2024-0014432)
• Approved ordinance requiring indebtedness check for settlement recipients (SO2024-0013138)
• Approved orders authorizing and denying payment of small claims (Or2024-0014396, CL2024-0014397)

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting on December 11, 2024, to consider a range of items, including a major revenue ordinance that would amend tax, fine, and fee provisions and authorize the 2025 real estate tax levy. The agenda also includes appointments to city commissions, approval of Special Service Area budgets and tax levies, and numerous traffic and parking changes. Most items are routine, but the revenue ordinance is the most consequential action.

• 2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance (SO2024-0013671) amending Titles 3, 4, 9, 10 and authorizing FY2025 real estate tax levy
• Appointments to Community Development Commission and Special Service Area commissions
• Scope of services, budgets, and tax levies for 12 Special Service Areas (e.g., Central Lakeview, Wicker Park/Bucktown, Old Town)
• Traffic orders: disabled parking permits, residential permit parking, stop signs, speed limits (e.g., 20 mph on North Campbell Ave)
• Parking meter installation on North Bingham Street and West Armitage Avenue

• Transfer of funds within Office of the Vice Mayor for year 2024 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 3-K at 1541-1543 N Kolin Ave - App No. 22582 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Transfer of funds within 34th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account for Year 2024 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Transfer of funds within 10th Ward Wage Allowance Account for year 2024 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Transfer of funds within 13th Ward Aldermanic Expense Account for year 2024 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3330 N Western Ave - Permit No. 101062611 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Transfer of funds within 45th Aldermanic Expense Allowance Account for Year 2024 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 4838 N Sheridan Rd - Permit No. 101061660 — 49-0 (+0P/1A)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations will consider the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, along with technical corrections to the municipal code and the 2025 budget recommendations. It will also review the monthly Rule 45 report and several fund transfers and intergovernmental agreements.

• Adoption of the Annual Appropriation Ordinance for 2025 (O2024-0013682)
• 2025 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance (O2024-0013675)
• 2025 Management Ordinance (SO2024-0013673)
• Redevelopment Agreement with Outwest Gallery and Cafe for property improvements at 5249 W Chicago Ave (O2024-0013060)
• Intergovernmental Agreement with CTA and Cook County for Motor Fuel Tax allocation (O2024-0013677)

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations passed the 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance, along with related budget corrections, a municipal code corrections ordinance, and a management ordinance. It also approved several other items, including motor fuel tax expenditures, a redevelopment agreement, and multiple fund transfers. All items were adopted as listed, with no vote tallies recorded in the minutes.

• Adopted 2025 Annual Appropriation Ordinance
• Adopted 2025 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance
• Adopted 2025 Management Ordinance
• Approved corrections and revisions to 2025 Budget Recommendations
• Approved expenditure of Motor Fuel Tax funds for 2024
• Approved intergovernmental agreement with CTA and Cook County for Motor Fuel Tax allocation
• Approved redevelopment agreement with Outwest Gallery and Cafe for property improvements at 5249 W Chicago Ave
• Approved multiple fund transfers for ward expense accounts and committees

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is meeting to consider two ordinances: one authorizing the real estate tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025, and a substitute ordinance amending Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9, and 10 to adjust revenue from certain taxes, fines, and fees. Both items are up for discussion and potential recommendation to the full City Council.

• Ordinance to approve the levy of real estate taxes for FY2025
• Substitute ordinance amending Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9, and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance, SO2024-0013671)

The Committee on Finance passed a substitute ordinance amending Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9, and 10, which relates to revenue from certain taxes, fines, and fees, and authorizes the real estate tax levy for Fiscal Year 2025. The item was approved in committee on December 10, 2024, and will be submitted to the City Council on December 11, 2024.

• Approved 2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance (SO2024-0013671)

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a large number of items, mostly disabled parking permit designations and repeals, along with several parking restrictions, stop signs, and speed limit changes. The agenda is largely routine administrative matters, with no major policy decisions or budget items.

• Amend disabled parking permit at 2709 West Medill Avenue (permit 133281 to 133821)
• Repeal disabled parking permits at 2027 West Farragut, 2757 West Winnemac, 4924 North Bell, 5507 North Rockwell
• Add residential permit parking zone at 5823 North Ravenswood Avenue (Zone 65, Mon-Fri 6pm-8am)
• Change no parking tow zone on North Ridge Boulevard from West Devon Avenue to 6650 North Ridge Boulevard
• New all-way stop signs at South Kedzie Avenue & West 46th Street, North Moody Avenue & West Strong Street, North Ionia Avenue & North Nokomis Avenue

The Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety passed a large batch of traffic and parking ordinances. The bulk of the items were disabled parking permit designations and repeals, along with several new residential permit parking zones, parking restrictions, and traffic warning signs. All items were passed as recommended or with aldermanic override; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved ~100 disabled parking permit designations across multiple wards
• Approved ~30 repeals of disabled parking permits
• Approved new residential permit parking zones in Wards 11, 15, 25, 36, and 50
• Approved all-way stop signs at Kedzie/46th, Moody/Strong, Ionia/Nokomis, and Francisco/Jarvis
• Approved 20 mph speed limit on several streets in Ward 47
• Approved new parking meter zones on North Bingham and West Armitage in Ward 1
• Approved no truck parking on West 87th Street in Ward 21
• Approved multiple parking restriction changes and repeals

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a range of items, including text amendments, landmark designations, large sign permits, and numerous map amendments for zoning changes. The agenda includes both aldermanic and private map amendments, with some items deferred. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Text amendment on tenant right of first refusal in Block 606 pilot program (O2024-0014256)
• Demolition of landmark building at 906 W Fulton Market (Or2024-0013555)
• Large sign permits for Save a Lot stores at 7240 S Stoney Island, 2858 E 83rd St, 4439 W 63rd St
• Map amendment for quantum computing hub at 8080 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive (22573)
• Map amendment for 5-story, 38-unit residential building at 2429-31 W Fullerton Ave (22588-T1)

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards advanced several zoning map amendments, including multiple parcels along the Red Line extension corridor rezoned to a Transportation District, and approved planned development amendments for a quantum computing hub at 8080 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive and a second data center at 2800 S Ashland Ave. Several residential and commercial rezoning requests were passed as substituted or revised, while many other items were only referred and received no final action. The committee also reviewed a tenant right-of-first-refusal text amendment and two landmark-related orders, but no vote was recorded on those items.

• Passed as substituted: Red Line extension map amendment A-8921 rezoning numerous parcels to T Transportation District
• Passed as revised: 8080 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive rezoning to C3-5 and Waterway Planned Development for quantum computing hub
• Passed as revised: 2800 S Ashland Ave Planned Development No. 553 amendment for second data center building
• Passed as substituted: 2816 N Milwaukee Ave, 2814 N Milwaukee Ave, and 2847-2861 N Milwaukee Ave rezoned from B3-1 to B3-3
• Passed as revised: 1220 W Jackson Blvd Planned Development 1408 amendment to add 10 residential units
• Passed as revised: 65 E Wacker Pl rezoning to Residential Business Planned Development for 255 dwelling units
• Passed as substituted: 2511 W 51st St rezoned from B3-1 to B3-2 for 3-story residential building
• Passed as substituted: 2741 N Greenview Ave rezoned from M2-2 to RT4 for three new dwelling units

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider appointments to various community and Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, as well as scope of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for 12 SSAs across Chicago. These items are up for discussion and potential approval at the meeting.

• Appointment of Terrence Johnson and Ronald Milsap to Community Development Commission
• Reappointment of Mohammed J. Butt to SSA No. 43, Devon Avenue Commission
• Reappointment of Sara J. Blackstone Lukens to SSA No. 54 Sheridan Road Commission
• Reappointment of Nicholas P. Kosiek to SSA No. 24, Clark Street Commission
• Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for SSA No. 17, Central Lakeview

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed all items on its agenda, including appointments to the Community Development Commission and various Special Service Area commissions, as well as scopes of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for multiple Special Service Areas. All items were passed unanimously without recorded opposition.

• Approved appointment of Terrence Johnson to Community Development Commission
• Approved appointment of Ronald Milsap to Community Development Commission
• Approved reappointment of Mohammed J. Butt to SSA No. 43 Devon Avenue Commission
• Approved reappointment of Sara J. Blackstone Lukens to SSA No. 54 Sheridan Road Commission
• Approved reappointment of Nicholas P. Kosiek to SSA No. 24 Clark Street Commission
• Approved appointment of Amanda Sadowski to SSA No. 29-2014 West Town Commission
• Approved appointment of James Janas to SSA No. 59-2022 59th Street Commission
• Approved scope of services, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreements for 11 Special Service Areas (Nos. 17, 33, 48, 50, 51, 52-2021, 60, 63, 71, 72, 77)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This agenda outlines the FY2025 budget hearing schedule for the Committee on Budget & Government Operations. It lists specific dates and times for hearings, including Public Safety Day 1 and Infrastructure Day 1, with many department hearings marked as 'TBD' or 'to be scheduled.' The agenda is procedural, providing the framework for upcoming budget discussions rather than specific decisions.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12 includes Public Safety Administration and Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14 includes Department of Water Management and Chicago Department of Aviation
• Departments with budgets over $15 million each get one day, including Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department
• Departments with budgets under $15 million are scheduled all on one day, including Chicago Animal Care & Control and City Treasurer
• Multiple committee meetings from Nov 19 to Dec 6 have departments listed as TBD

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This agenda outlines the schedule for the Committee on Budget and Government Operations' FY2025 budget hearings, listing dates and times for department presentations. It includes specific days for public safety and infrastructure departments, with other departments to be scheduled later. The agenda is procedural, providing the hearing timeline rather than substantive budget decisions.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12: Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14: Department of Water Management, Chicago Department of Aviation
• Departments with budgets over $15 million each get one day: Police, Fire, Streets & Sanitation, etc.
• Departments under $15 million are grouped on one day: Animal Care & Control, City Treasurer, etc.
• Multiple committee meetings with department TBD from Nov 19 to Dec 6

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is scheduling FY2025 budget hearings for various city departments. The agenda lists specific dates for public safety and infrastructure departments, with additional hearings to be scheduled for departments with budgets over $15 million and a combined hearing for smaller departments.

• Public Safety Day 1: Office of Emergency Management & Communication on Nov 12
• Infrastructure Day 1: Department of Water Management and Chicago Department of Aviation on Nov 14
• Hearings for departments with budgets over $15 million, including Chicago Police Department, Fire Department, and Department of Transportation
• Combined hearing for departments under $15 million, including Animal Care & Control and City Treasurer

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This agenda outlines the schedule for the Committee on Budget and Government Operations' FY2025 budget hearings, listing specific dates and times for department presentations. It includes a list of departments to be scheduled, with larger departments (over $15 million) receiving one day each and smaller departments grouped on a single day. The agenda is procedural, providing the hearing calendar rather than substantive budget decisions.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12: Public Safety Administration, Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14: Department of Water Management, Chicago Department of Aviation
• Departments over $15 million scheduled for one day each: Chicago Board of Elections, Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department, etc.
• Departments under $15 million grouped on one day: Chicago Animal Care & Control, City Treasurer, Department of Environment, etc.
• Multiple committee meetings with department TBD from Nov 19 to Dec 6

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to conduct routine business, including public comment, committee reports, and introduction of new ordinances. A key item is a public hearing on the proposed 2025 city budget. The Council will also consider a redevelopment agreement for the Thrive Exchange South project, which includes financial assistance totaling up to $39 million.

• Public hearing on 2025 City of Chicago Budget
• Redevelopment agreement with Thrive Exchange, LLC for 7905 S. Exchange Ave
• Up to $6,700,000 in Chicago Recovery Plan funds
• Up to $13,100,000 in TIF funds
• Up to $19,175,000 in tax-exempt bonds

• Congratulations extended to Police Officer Andrew Cassaro on retirement — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Congratulations extended to Police Officer Albert Tandy on retirement — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Recognition of Army Specialist Four E-4 Thomas N. Togas for military service — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Congratulations extended to Donald Watson on 70th birthday — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Congratulations extended to Jaqueline Eli on 70th birthday — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Congratulations extended to Mary Buckingham on 75th birthday — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Congratulations extended to Darlene Wells on 70th birthday — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Congratulations extended to Henry Brown on 65th birthday — 48-0 (+0P/2A)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This is the agenda for the Committee on Budget and Government Operations, listing the schedule of FY2025 budget hearings for various city departments. The hearings run from November 12 through December 6, 2024, with specific departments appearing on designated days. The agenda is procedural, outlining when each department will present its budget, with no decisions or proposals detailed.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12 includes Public Safety Administration and Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Chicago Police Department hearing on Nov 15
• Chicago Fire Department hearing on Nov 19
• Department of Water Management and Chicago Department of Aviation on Nov 22
• Chicago Board of Elections, Department of Human Resources, and City Treasurer on Dec 3

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This agenda outlines the schedule for FY2025 budget hearings, including specific dates for public safety and infrastructure departments. Several hearing dates are listed with departments to be determined, and a list of departments with budgets over $15 million is scheduled for individual hearing days, while smaller departments are grouped into one day.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12 includes Public Safety Administration and Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14 includes Department of Water Management and Chicago Department of Aviation
• Multiple hearing dates from Nov 19 to Dec 6 with departments to be determined
• Departments with budgets over $15 million scheduled for one day each, including Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department
• Departments with budgets under $15 million grouped into one day, including City Treasurer and Department of Procurement Services

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has released its FY2025 budget hearing schedule, listing dates and times for departmental budget hearings. The agenda includes specific dates for public safety and infrastructure departments, with additional hearings to be scheduled for departments with budgets over $15 million and a combined hearing for smaller departments.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12: Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14: Department of Water Management, Chicago Department of Aviation
• Hearings for departments with budgets over $15 million (e.g., Police, Fire, Streets & Sanitation) to be scheduled individually
• Departments with budgets under $15 million (e.g., Animal Care & Control, City Treasurer) to appear on one day
• Multiple committee meetings with department assignments listed as TBD

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will hold a public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for 2025. The total levy would rise from $1,773,557,000 to $2,119,339,000, a 19.5% increase. The hearing is required by the Illinois Truth in Taxation Law and includes a 3-minute public comment period.

• Proposed 2025 property tax levy increase of 19.5% (total $2,119,339,000)
• Corporate and special purpose taxes to rise 22.1% to $1,655,388,000
• Debt service and public building commission taxes to rise 9.2% to $379,175,000
• Public hearing on November 21, 2024 at City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street
• Written comments due by 10:00 a.m. on November 19, 2024

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is presenting an amended schedule of budget hearings for fiscal year 2025, listing specific dates and times for each city department to appear. The agenda is procedural, outlining the hearing calendar rather than containing substantive budget decisions or proposals. Several dates are marked as no committee meeting, and two December dates list departments as to be determined.

• Chicago Police Department hearing on Friday, November 15th at 10AM
• Chicago Fire Department hearing on Tuesday, November 19th at 10AM
• Department of Streets & Sanitation hearing on Wednesday, November 20th at 10AM
• Department of Water Management and Chicago Department of Aviation hearing on Friday, November 22nd at 10AM
• Chicago Board of Elections, Department of Human Resources, and other departments hearing on Tuesday, December 3rd at 10AM

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This is the amended schedule for the Committee on Budget and Government Operations' FY2025 budget hearings, listing dates and times for each city department to present. The hearings run from November 12 through December 6, 2024, with most starting at 10AM. Several dates have no committee meeting, and two December dates list departments as 'TBD'.

• Chicago Police Department hearing on Friday, November 15 at 10AM
• Chicago Fire Department hearing on Tuesday, November 19 at 10AM
• Department of Streets & Sanitation hearing on Wednesday, November 20 at 10AM
• Department of Water Management and Chicago Department of Aviation hearings on Friday, November 22 at 10AM
• December 5 and 6 hearings have departments listed as TBD

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This agenda outlines the schedule for the Committee on Budget and Government Operations' FY2025 budget hearings, listing specific dates and times for department presentations. It includes public safety and infrastructure days, as well as meetings for departments with budgets over and under $15 million. Several meeting dates and departments are still to be determined.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12: Public Safety Administration, Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14: Department of Water Management, Chicago Department of Aviation
• Hearings for departments with budgets over $15 million scheduled one day each (e.g., Police, Fire, Transportation)
• Departments with budgets under $15 million scheduled all on one day (e.g., Animal Care, City Treasurer)
• Multiple committee meetings with departments TBD from Nov 19 to Dec 6

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has released its FY2025 budget hearing schedule, listing dates and times for hearings covering all city departments and agencies. The hearings run from November 6 through November 18, 2024, and are organized by topic area, including full budget, regulatory agencies, economic development, oversight, public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services.

• Full budget hearing with Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, and Office of the Chief Financial Officer on Nov 6 at noon
• Public safety hearings: Chicago Police Department on Nov 13, Chicago Fire Department on Nov 12
• Infrastructure hearings: Department of Streets & Sanitation, Chicago Department of Transportation on Nov 14; Department of Water Management, Chicago Department of Aviation on Nov 15
• Oversight hearing includes Office of Inspector General, Civilian Office of Police Accountability, and Police Board on Nov 9
• Hearings for independently elected offices: City Treasurer, City Clerk, and Board of Elections on Nov 16 and Nov 18

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has released its amended schedule for FY2025 budget hearings, running from November 6 to November 18. The hearings will review the proposed budgets of various city departments, including public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services. This is a procedural agenda outlining the hearing schedule, not a discussion of specific budget items.

• Full Budget hearing on Nov 6 includes Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, and Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Public Safety Day 2 on Nov 13 reviews Chicago Police Department budget
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14 covers Streets & Sanitation, Transportation, and Technology & Innovation
• Infrastructure Day 2 on Nov 15 includes Water Management, Aviation, and Fleet & Facility Management
• Oversight hearing on Nov 9 includes City Clerk, Inspector General, and Police Board

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single ordinance authorizing the Fiscal Year 2025 Property Tax Levy. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, alongside standard procedural items like call to order and public comment.

• Ordinance O2024-0013679 authorizing the Fiscal Year 2025 Property Tax Levy

• Levy of real estate taxes for Fiscal Year 2025 — 0-50 (+0P/0A)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This is the third amended agenda for the Committee on Budget and Government Operations, laying out the schedule of FY2025 budget hearings. The hearings run from November 6 through November 18, covering all city departments and agencies. The agenda is procedural, listing the date and time for each department's budget review.

• Full Budget hearing on Nov 6 at noon for Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Public Safety Day 2 on Nov 13 for Chicago Police Department
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14 for Department of Streets & Sanitation, Chicago Department of Transportation, Department of Technology & Innovation
• Infrastructure Day 2 on Nov 15 for Department of Water Management, Chicago Department of Aviation, Department of Fleet & Facility Management
• Oversight hearing on Nov 9 for City Clerk, Office of the Inspector General, Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Board of Ethics, Police Board

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

This agenda outlines the schedule for the Committee on Budget and Government Operations' FY2025 budget hearings, running from November 12 through December 6. It lists specific days for public safety and infrastructure departments, with additional hearings to be scheduled for departments with budgets over $15 million and a combined day for smaller departments. The agenda is procedural, providing dates and department assignments rather than substantive budget decisions.

• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12: Public Safety Administration and Office of Emergency Management & Communication
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14: Department of Water Management and Chicago Department of Aviation
• Hearings for departments with budgets over $15 million (e.g., Chicago Police Department, Fire Department, Streets & Sanitation) to be scheduled one day each
• Departments with budgets under $15 million (e.g., Animal Care & Control, City Treasurer) to be heard all on one day
• Multiple committee meetings with department assignments listed as TBD from Nov 19 to Dec 6

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a single ordinance authorizing the Fiscal Year 2025 Property Tax Levy. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural steps such as call to order and public comment.

• O2024-0013679: ordinance authorizing the Fiscal Year 2025 Property Tax Levy

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has released the second amended schedule for FY2025 budget hearings, spanning November 6-18. The hearings will review the proposed budgets of various city departments, including public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services.

• Full Budget hearing with Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, and Office of the Chief Financial Officer on Nov 6
• Public Safety Day 1 on Nov 12 includes Public Safety Administration, Office of Emergency Management & Communication, and Chicago Fire Department
• Public Safety Day 2 on Nov 13 reviews Chicago Police Department budget
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14 covers Department of Streets & Sanitation, Chicago Department of Transportation, and Department of Technology & Innovation
• Infrastructure Day 2 on Nov 15 includes Department of Water Management, Chicago Department of Aviation, and Department of Fleet & Facility Management

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is presenting its FY2025 budget hearing schedule, listing dates and times for hearings covering all city departments and agencies. The agenda is procedural, outlining the hearing calendar rather than specific budget decisions.

• Full Budget hearing Nov 6: Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, Office of the CFO
• Public Safety Day 2 hearing Nov 13: Chicago Police Department
• Infrastructure Day 1 hearing Nov 14: Department of Streets & Sanitation, Chicago Department of Transportation
• Oversight hearing Nov 9: Office of Inspector General, Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Police Board
• Hearings run Nov 6-18, including weekends

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is presenting its third amended schedule of FY2025 budget hearings, listing dates and times for each city department to appear. The hearings run from November 6 through November 18, covering full budget, regulatory, economic development, oversight, public safety, infrastructure, and administrative services. This agenda is procedural, outlining the hearing calendar rather than specific budget decisions.

• Full Budget hearing Nov 6: Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Economic Development/Arts hearing Nov 8: Department of Housing, Department of Planning & Development, Chicago Public Library
• Public Safety Day 2 Nov 13: Chicago Police Department
• Infrastructure Day 1 Nov 14: Department of Streets & Sanitation, Chicago Department of Transportation
• Oversight hearing Nov 9: Office of the Inspector General, Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Police Board

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is presenting its FY2025 budget hearing schedule, which lists dates and times for hearings with various city departments and offices. The hearings run from November 6 through November 18, 2024, covering areas such as finance, public safety, infrastructure, and social services. This agenda is procedural, outlining the schedule rather than making decisions.

• Full Budget hearing on Nov 6 with Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Public Safety Day 2 on Nov 13 with Chicago Police Department
• Infrastructure Day 1 on Nov 14 with Department of Streets & Sanitation, Chicago Department of Transportation, Department of Technology & Innovation
• Oversight hearing on Nov 9 with City Clerk, Office of the Inspector General, Civilian Office of Police Accountability, Board of Ethics, Police Board
• Economic Development / Arts hearing on Nov 8 with Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, Business Affairs & Consumer Protection, Department of Housing, Department of Planning & Development, Chicago Public Library

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations has scheduled a series of public hearings to review the FY2025 budget. The hearings run from November 6 through November 18, with each day dedicated to specific departments or agencies. This is a procedural schedule announcement; no budget decisions are made at this meeting.

• Full Budget hearing on Nov 6 includes Office of Budget & Management, Department of Finance, and Office of the Chief Financial Officer
• Public Safety hearings on Nov 12-13 cover Police, Fire, and Emergency Management
• Infrastructure hearings on Nov 14-15 include Streets & Sanitation, Transportation, Water Management, and Aviation
• Oversight hearing on Nov 9 includes Inspector General, Police Board, and Board of Ethics
• Hearings run through Nov 18, ending with Administrative Services and Independent Agencies

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 30, 2024, with the Mayor's budget message and a resolution on budget procedural steps. The agenda also includes committee reports on numerous Special Service Area (SSA) budgets, tax incentives, property sales, and a housing committee discussion on a property tax relief referendum (no vote).

• Mayor's Budget Message for FY2025
• Approval of budgets and service agreements for over 30 Special Service Areas (SSAs), including new SSAs in Auburn Gresham, North Michigan Avenue, 87th Street, and Division/Dearborn
• Support for Class 8 MICRO tax incentive for former U.S. Steel mill (7th & 10th Wards) and waiver of fees
• Sale of City-owned property at 2810-2824 E 87th St for $6,824 and at 5143 S Wolcott Ave for $623
• Housing committee discussion (no vote) on Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum (3% state income tax on income over $1M)

• Time fixed for Public Hearing on Executive Budget for Year 2025 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for development of Winnslie Parkway community garden on the — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for installation of permanent infrastructure in community op — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Goethe Elementary School athletic and recreational facili — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 1-G at 1200-1232 W Fulton St and 310-328 N Racine Ave - App No. 22440 — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Industrial permit parking zone(s) - establish — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Payment of various small claims — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Various small claims — 47-0 (+0P/3A)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will consider several zoning map amendments and text amendments, including a major United Center mixed-use development, a Fulton Market hotel addition, and a data center expansion. The agenda also includes numerous smaller rezoning requests for residential, commercial, and industrial uses across the city.

• United Center Planned Development amendment for up to 9,463 residential units, 1,309 hotel keys, and a music hall (1901 W Madison)
• Fulton Market Planned Development 1510 amendment to add hotel, sports, and medical uses (911-925 W Fulton Market)
• Data center expansion at 2800 S Ashland Ave (approx. 366,000 sq ft)
• Text amendment to allow larger eating/drinking establishments in Planned Manufacturing District 2 (up to 12,000 sq ft)
• Text amendment to require permits for Indoor Urban Farm operations in DC and DX districts

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development will consider a reappointment and numerous Special Service Area (SSA) agreements, budgets, and tax levies. Most items are routine annual approvals for existing SSAs, but several involve establishing new SSAs and imposing new tax levies. The committee will also review property tax incentive requests for specific properties.

• Reappointment of Juliana Montebello-Roman to SSA No. 17, Central Lakeview Commission
• Establishment of SSA No. 32-2024 (Auburn Gresham), SSA No. 76-2024 (North Michigan Avenue), SSA No. 81 (87th Street Business Corridor), and SSA No. 82 (Division/Dearborn) with 2025 budgets and 2024 tax levies
• Class 8 MICRO property tax incentive for former U.S. Steel mill in Wards 7 & 10, with fee waivers
• Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 4655 W Arthington Street
• Class C tax incentive for properties on W Belmont Ave, N Clark St, and N Halsted St

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed 38 items related to Special Service Areas (SSAs), including budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for existing SSAs, as well as the establishment of four new SSAs. It also approved three property tax incentive requests. All items were passed unanimously and will be submitted to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved reappointment of Juliana Montebello-Roman to SSA No. 17 Commission
• Approved scope, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreement for SSA No. 4 (95th Street)
• Approved scope, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreement for SSA No. 23 (Clark Street-Lincoln Park)
• Approved scope, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreement for SSA No. 35-2015 (Lincoln Avenue)
• Approved scope, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreement for SSA No. 47 (Cottage Grove/47th Street)
• Approved scope, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreement for SSA No. 55 (111th Street/Kedzie)
• Approved scope, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreement for SSA No. 56-2022 (Bronzeville)
• Approved scope, budget, tax levy, and service provider agreement for SSA No. 73 (Chinatown)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will hold a subject matter hearing on the Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum for the November 2024 ballot, which proposes a 3% state income tax on earners above $1,000,000. No vote will be taken. The committee will also consider several appointments, contract amendments, and property sales.

• Appointment of LaShawn Cobb as CHA commissioner
• Amendment to economic disclosure requirements for temporary occupancy agreements
• Time extension for research at 220 E Monroe St by Lincoln Park Zoological Society
• Sale of city-owned property at 5143 S Wolcott Ave for $623
• Sale of 16 city-owned parcels for $1 each for Ton Farm community garden

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved the appointment of LaShawn Cobb as CHA commissioner and passed two right-of-entry amendments. Several items were held in committee, including a proposed amendment to economic disclosure requirements and a land sale for a community garden. A subject matter hearing on the property tax referendum was rescheduled.

• Appointment of LaShawn Cobb as CHA commissioner passed
• Amendment to right of entry for Lincoln Park Zoological Society at 220 E Monroe St passed
• Amendment to right of entry for Columbia Yacht Club parking passed
• Sale of city-owned property at 5140 S Wolcott Ave to Elfego Cervantes passed ($623)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 2-51 and 2-154 held in committee
• First Amendment to Lease with Cook County at 937 N Wood St held in committee
• Sale of 16 city-owned parcels for Ton Farm community garden held in committee

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way is meeting to consider several ordinances, including honorary street designations and exemptions from alley barrier requirements for various businesses and organizations. The agenda includes multiple items for parking facility access and a proposed street vacation.

• Honorary designation of Giles Avenue from Pershing Road to 38th Street as 'Harlem Globetrotters Way'
• Honorary designation of 718 East to 752 East 61st Street as 'DJ Casper 'Cha Cha Slide' Perry Way'
• Exemption for Chicago Housing Authority from barrier requirements for parking at 4008-4018 South Prairie Avenue
• Proposed vacation of West Superior Street remnant between North Willard Court and adjacent alley in the 27th Ward
• Recognition of CTA and ATU Local 241 and 308 for DNC transportation work

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved five appointments to the RTA Board of Directors, multiple honorary street designations, and several alley access exemptions for parking facilities. All items were submitted to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved appointment of Dennis J. Mondero to RTA Board (term to July 1, 2028)
• Approved appointment of Jarixon Medina to RTA Board (term to July 1, 2027)
• Approved appointment of Natasha E. Jenkins to RTA Board (term to July 1, 2027)
• Approved appointment of Nora Cay Ryan to RTA Board (term to July 1, 2027)
• Approved appointment of Thomas G. Kotarac to RTA Board (term to July 1, 2028)
• Approved honorary designation 'Harlem Globetrotters Way' on Giles Avenue
• Approved honorary designation 'DJ Casper 'Cha Cha Slide' Perry Way' on East 61st Street
• Approved multiple alley access exemptions for parking facilities (e.g., Chicago Housing Authority, H.O.M.E. Childcare)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider several legal settlements, including a $4 million payment in a case involving former detective Richard Zuley, and multiple housing and TIF funding ordinances. It will also review reports of September 2024 judgments and settlements, and act on small claims and a charitable solicitation permit.

• $4,000,000 settlement in Jermaine Harris v. Richard Zuley, et al.
• $400,000 settlement in Morgan Kendall Howard v. City of Chicago and Marcus O. Smith
• $15,000,000 TIF for Heart of Uptown Apartments rehabilitation
• $100,000,000 tax-exempt bonds for Lathrop Preservation Phase IC
• $5,000,000 TIF for Chicago Vocational Career Academy High School improvements

The Committee on Finance passed a substitute ordinance authorizing a redevelopment agreement and financial assistance for the Thrive Exchange South project at 7905 S. Exchange Avenue. The package includes up to $6.7 million from the Chicago Recovery Plan, up to $13.1 million in TIF funds, and up to $19.175 million in tax-exempt bonds. The item was approved in committee on October 28, 2024, and will be submitted to the City Council on December 2, 2024.

• Approved substitute ordinance for Thrive Exchange South redevelopment (no vote tally recorded)
• Authorized up to $6,700,000 in Chicago Recovery Plan funds
• Authorized up to $13,100,000 in TIF funds
• Authorized up to $19,175,000 in tax-exempt bonds

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance is holding a public hearing on October 28, 2024, to consider issuing up to $19,175,000 in Multi-Family Housing Revenue Notes to finance a low-income housing and commercial project at 7901-7911 South Exchange Avenue. The project includes a six-story building with 43 rental units and about 2,760 square feet of commercial space, developed by Thrive Exchange, LLC. The hearing allows for public comment, both oral (limited to 3 minutes) and written (due by October 25, 2024). The notes are special, limited obligations of the city, not general obligations.

• Public hearing on plan to issue up to $19,175,000 in Multi-Family Housing Revenue Notes
• Project: six-story apartment building with 43 rental units and 2,760 sq ft commercial space at 7901-7911 S. Exchange Ave.
• Borrower: Thrive Exchange, LLC; managing member DL3 Thrive Exchange LIHTC South, LLC
• Notes are special, limited obligations, not general obligations of the city
• Written comments due by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire is meeting to consider one item: the appointment of Ciera Whitaker as a member of District Council 006. The agenda includes roll call, items before the committee, public commentary, and adjournment. Public comment will be taken on the appointment before any vote.

• Appointment of Ciera Whitaker to District Council 006 (A2024-0013069)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will hold a subject matter hearing on the Property Tax Relief and Fairness Referendum (a 3% state income tax on income over $1,000,000) and potential revenue uses for Chicago, with no vote taken. The committee will also consider the appointment of LaShawn Cobb as CHA commissioner and several property-related items, including sales of city-owned land and lease amendments.

• Appointment of LaShawn Cobb as CHA commissioner
• Amendment to economic disclosure requirements for temporary occupancy agreements
• Sale of city-owned property at 2810-2824 E 87th St for $6,824
• Sale of city-owned property at 5143 S Wolcott Ave for $623
• Sale of 16 city-owned parcels to NeighborSpace for $1 each for Ton Farm community garden

Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation will consider the September 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report, an appointment, and four ordinances authorizing Open Space Impact Fee expenditures for school and community open space improvements. These items are up for discussion and potential recommendation to the full City Council.

• Appointment of Sharon Bush as Chicago Park District commissioner
• Open Space Impact Fee funds for LaSalle II Elementary School turf field at 1148 N Honore Ave
• Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for Winnslie Parkway Community Garden on N Ravenswood Ave
• Open Space Impact Fee funds for Goethe Elementary School athletic facilities at 2236 N Rockwell St
• Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for permanent infrastructure at 947 W Cullerton St

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation approved the September 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report, the appointment of Sharon Bush as Chicago Park District commissioner, and five ordinances allocating Open Space Impact Fee funds for various park and school improvements. All items passed unanimously without recorded opposition.

• Approved September 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Approved appointment of Sharon Bush as Chicago Park District commissioner
• Approved $ for LaSalle II Elementary School turf field improvements at 1148 N Honore Ave
• Approved $ for Winnslie Parkway Community Garden development on N Ravenswood Ave
• Approved $ for Goethe Elementary School athletic and recreational facilities at 2236 N Rockwell St
• Approved $ for permanent infrastructure at community open space and garden at 947 W Cullerton St

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will meet to approve the September Rule 45 Report and discuss a call for hearings on missing women in Chicago. The agenda is brief, with only two items, one of which is a routine approval.

• Approval of September Rule 45 Report
• Call for hearings on missing women in Chicago (R2024-0008960)

The Committee on Public Safety voted to pass a resolution calling for hearings on missing women in Chicago. The resolution will be submitted to the City Council for consideration.

• Passed R2024-0008960, call for hearings on missing women in Chicago

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding its regular meeting on October 22, 2024, with a formal agenda that includes public comment, committee reports, and introduction of new ordinances. Key items include proposed amendments to the municipal code to set speed limits (25 mph on streets, 15 mph in alleys) and a pilot program allowing citizens to submit recorded evidence of parking violations. The council will also vote on numerous disabled parking restrictions and residential permit parking zones across the city.

• Amendment to set maximum speed limit of 25 mph on streets, 15 mph in alleys (O2024-0010990)
• Pilot program for citizens to submit recorded evidence of covered parking offenses (O2024-0010993)
• Resolution to create interagency working group on speed limit enforcement (R2024-0010992)
• Speed limit reductions to 20 mph on multiple streets in Wards 6 (e.g., East 94th Street, South Indiana Avenue)
• Numerous disabled parking permit restrictions and residential permit parking zones across wards

• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.109) and 4-60-023 (35.109) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 and 4-60-023 (11.102) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goo — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (3.60) and 4-60-023 (3.64) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and pac — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (42.234) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of E I — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (33.5) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Kedzie — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.102) and (16.147) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023(16.140) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of S Racin — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (16.93) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 63 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)

Committee on Committees and Rules

The Committee on Committees and Rules will consider approval of the September 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report, which lists 29 items for re-referral to various City Council committees. These items include redevelopment agreements, appointments, special service area budgets, property sales, and other matters. The committee is deciding whether to send these items to the appropriate committees for further action.

• Redevelopment agreement with Outwest Gallery and Café for property improvements at 5249 W. Chicago Ave.
• Redevelopment agreement with Revolution Workshop for improvements at 3410 W. Lake St. using TIF funds
• Issuance of tax-exempt housing revenue bonds for Lathrop Preservation Phase IC project
• Sale of City-owned property at 2810-2824 E. 87th St. to 2804 E. 87th St. LLC for outdoor space
• Support of Class 8 MICRO property tax incentive for former U.S. Steel mill and fee waivers

The Committee on Committees and Rules met on October 22, 2024, and took no substantive votes. All 29 agenda items were re-referred to other committees (Budget, Economic Development, Finance, Housing, Police, and Special Events) for further consideration. No items were approved, denied, or tabled.

• Re-referred redevelopment agreement for Outwest Gallery and Café to Budget Committee
• Re-referred 11 items including SSA appointments and service agreements to Economic Development Committee
• Re-referred 6 items including TIF funds and housing bonds to Finance Committee
• Re-referred 7 items including property sales and appointments to Housing Committee
• Re-referred police district council appointment to Police and Fire Committee
• Re-referred 2 open space fee expenditures to Special Events Committee
• Re-referred Englewood Nature Trail property acquisition to Housing Committee

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider nine ordinances adjusting where additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses are allowed or disallowed on specific Chicago streets, plus a proposal to create a Small Business Protection Rebate Program for security costs. The rebate program is slated to be re-referred to the Budget and Government Operations Committee. Sponsoring aldermen or staff must be present to speak on each item.

• Ordinance to disallow additional liquor and package goods licenses on portion of 43rd Street (Alderman Dowell, 3rd Ward)
• Ordinance to allow additional package goods licenses on portion of Morgan Street (Alderman Lee, 11th Ward)
• Ordinance to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion of Archer Avenue (Alderman Ramirez, 12th Ward)
• Ordinance to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion of 63rd Street (Alderman Coleman, 16th Ward)
• Ordinance to establish 'Small Business Protection Rebate Program' for security hardware/software costs (Alderman Villegas, 36th Ward)

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection passed 10 ordinances on October 21, 2024, including nine amendments to the Municipal Code affecting alcoholic liquor and packaged goods licenses on specific street portions, and one establishing a Small Business Protection Rebate Program. The rebate program ordinance was re-referred to the Committee on Budget and Government Operations. All items were passed out of committee for consideration by the City Council.

• Passed ordinance disallowing additional liquor and package goods licenses on portion of 43rd Street
• Passed ordinance allowing additional packaged goods licenses on portion of Morgan Street
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional package goods licenses on portion of Archer Avenue
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional package goods licenses on portion of 63rd Street
• Passed ordinance allowing additional packaged goods licenses on portions of Ashland Avenue
• Passed ordinance allowing additional packaged goods licenses on portion of Racine Avenue
• Passed ordinance allowing additional packaged goods licenses on portion of North Kedzie Avenue
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional liquor and package goods licenses on portion of Belden Avenue

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to consider an amendment to the 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925, as well as several transfers of funds within aldermanic expense accounts and committee budgets for the year 2024. These are routine administrative actions to adjust existing allocations.

• Amendment to Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024 within Fund 925
• Transfer of funds within 1st Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (02024-0012985)
• Transfer of funds within 3rd Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (02024-0012909)
• Transfer of funds within 13th Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account (02024-0013132)
• Transfer of funds within Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards (02024-0013130)

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted a package of routine financial measures, including an amendment to the 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925 and several fund transfers for aldermanic expense accounts and committee budgets. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council for final approval.

• Approved Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024 amendment within Fund 925
• Approved fund transfer within 1st Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2024
• Approved fund transfer within 3rd Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2024
• Approved fund transfer within 13th Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2024
• Approved fund transfer within Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards for 2024
• Approved fund transfer within Committee on Health and Human Relations for 2024
• Approved fund transfer within 41st Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2024

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider amendments to the municipal code that would set a maximum speed limit of 25 mph on city streets, 15 mph in alleys, and 55 mph on nonurban roads, as well as a pilot program allowing citizens to submit recorded evidence of parking offenses. The agenda also includes numerous individual parking restriction changes, mostly disabled parking permits, and a resolution to create a working group on speed limit enforcement.

• Amendment to set speed limits: 25 mph streets, 15 mph alleys, 55 mph nonurban (O2024-0010990)
• Pilot program for citizen-submitted evidence of parking offenses (O2024-0010993)
• Resolution to form interagency working group on speed enforcement (R2024-0010992)
• Prohibition of peddling on East 79th, East 75th, and South Euclid Parkway (O2024-0012863)
• Multiple disabled parking permit changes and residential permit parking zone amendments

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety passed several parking-related ordinances, including industrial permit parking, disabled parking amendments, residential permit parking zone changes, and tow zones. One item, a proposal to prohibit peddling on certain streets, was re-referred to another committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Re-referred peddling prohibition on E 79th St, E 75th St, S Euclid Pkwy to License and Consumer Protection Committee
• Passed industrial permit parking on N Artesian Ave (east side) from W Grand Ave to first alley south, Zone #027, Mon-Sat 6am-7pm
• Passed amendment to disabled parking permit, replacing 4506 N Wolcott Ave with 1902 W Sunnyside Ave
• Passed amendment to residential permit parking zone, correcting street name to N Leavitt St for 6200-6260 block
• Passed tow zone for Honduran Consulate parking on W Van Buren St (north side), all times
• Passed tow zone for Fire Department personnel parking on N Seminary Ave (east side), all times

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing regarding the Chicago Board of Education. No specific proposals or votes are listed on the agenda, which consists solely of this hearing item.

• Subject matter hearing on Chicago Board of Education

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) budget, with CPS CEO Pedro Martinez present. This is a discussion and review session, not a final vote on the budget.

• Subject matter hearing on CPS budget
• Testimony from CPS CEO Pedro Martinez

Committee on Workforce Development

The Committee on Workforce Development will consider several items, including approval of a prior report, a declaration of First Responders Day, and an ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local Union No. 743. The meeting is open for written public comment until October 14th.

• Approval of June 3rd Rule 45 Report
• Declaration of October 28th as 'First Responders Day' in Chicago
• Ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local Union No. 743

The Committee on Workforce Development approved three items by voice vote: the June 3rd Rule 45 Report, a declaration of October 28th as First Responders Day, and an ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local Union No. 743. All items were approved without recorded dissent.

• Approved June 3rd Rule 45 Report (voice vote)
• Approved declaration of October 28th as First Responders Day (voice vote)
• Approved ordinance authorizing collective bargaining agreements with Teamsters Local Union No. 743 (voice vote)

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight will meet to approve the September 2024 Rule 45 Report and hold a subject matter hearing on an Inspector General report about sworn Chicago Police Department members assigned to patrol duties. No votes will be taken on the hearing item. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given up to three minutes.

• Approval of September 2024 Rule 45 Report
• Hearing on Inspector General report: Staffing: Sworn Chicago Police Department Members Assigned with Patrol Duties (released July 25, 2024)

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development is holding a public hearing on a proposal by Mayor Johnson to establish Special Service Area No. 82 along W Division St between Clark St and State St, with a special services tax levy for 2024 through 2033. Written public comment is accepted until noon on October 9, 2024.

• Public hearing on Special Service Area No. 82 (W Division St, Clark St to State St)
• Proposed special services tax levy for years 2024 through 2033
• Sponsored by Mayor Johnson, Ward 2

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development is holding a public hearing on establishing a new Special Service Area (SSA) No. 32-2024. The proposal covers the vicinity of W. 79th St from S. Lafayette Ave to S. Damen Ave, and includes a tax levy for 2024, a 15-year tax cap through 2038, and authorization to contract a service provider. Written public comment is accepted until October 9, 2024.

• Public hearing on new Special Service Area No. 32-2024
• Area: W. 79th St from S. Lafayette Ave to S. Damen Ave
• Appropriation of tax levy for year 2024
• 15-year tax cap through year 2038
• Authorization for contracting service provider

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development is holding a public hearing on a proposal by Mayor Johnson to increase the tax levy rate and extend the levy period from 2024 to 2038 for Special Service Area No. 42 (71st St.-Stony Island), which covers Wards 5, 7, and 8. Written public comment is accepted until October 9, 2024.

• Public hearing on increasing tax levy rate and extending levy period to 2038 for Special Service Area No. 42 (71st St.-Stony Island)
• Proposal sponsored by Mayor Johnson
• Affects Wards 5, 7, and 8
• Written comments accepted at [email protected] until Oct 9, 2024

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development is holding a public hearing on establishing Special Service Area No. 81, which would levy a services tax for 2024 through 2033. The area is bounded by W 83rd St, S Lafayette Ave, S Vincennes Ave, and W 89th Place, including a railroad right-of-way. Written public comment is accepted until October 9, 2024.

• Public hearing on Special Service Area No. 81 (Wards 6, 21)
• Area bounded by W 83rd St, S Lafayette Ave, S Vincennes Ave, W 89th Place
• Levy of services tax for years 2024 through 2033
• Written comments accepted at [email protected] until Oct 9, 2024

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development is holding a public hearing on a proposal by Mayor Johnson to increase the tax levy rate for Special Service Area No. 8 (Lakeview East), add distinct special services, and extend the levy period from 2024 through 2038. Written public comment is accepted until October 9, 2024. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Public hearing for Special Service Area No. 8 (Lakeview East) to increase tax levy rate, add distinct special services, and extend tax levy period from 2024 through 2038 (Wards 44, 46)

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development is holding a public hearing on establishing Special Service Area No. 76 along N. Michigan Ave from Oak St to the Chicago River, and appropriating a tax levy for 2024 and 2025. Written public comment is accepted until October 9, 2024.

• Public hearing on Special Service Area No. 76 (Wards 2, 42)
• Special Service Area on N. Michigan Ave from Oak St to Chicago River
• Appropriation of tax levy for years 2024 and 2025
• Sponsored by Mayor Johnson

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding a special meeting to receive testimony about the Chicago Board of Education and challenges facing Chicago Public Schools. The agenda includes hearing from recently resigned board members and considering proposed appointments, with a resolution for immediate consideration if they do not attend.

• Public comment period
• Testimony on Chicago Board of Education and CPS challenges
• Possible resolution if resigned members or proposed appointees do not attend

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance regarding gunshot detection technology. The ordinance would require the Executive Director of Public Safety Administration to negotiate and enter into a contract extension, renewal, or new contract for acoustic gunshot technology services. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Ordinance on gunshot detection technology
• Requires Executive Director of Public Safety Administration to negotiate contract
• Contract extension, renewal, or new contract for acoustic gunshot technology services

City Council

The Chicago City Council will consider a series of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) redevelopment agreements and other financial measures recommended by the Committee on Finance, including major projects for cultural venues, affordable housing, and school improvements. The agenda also includes appointments to Special Service Area commissions and various small claims and settlement orders.

• TIF redevelopment agreements: TimeLine Theatre ($14M), Ramova Theater ($15.6M), Brown Derby/R2 ($28M), and others
• Multi-family housing bonds: The Ave SW LLC ($20M TIF + $25M bonds), SACRED Apartments ($5M TIF + $23.5M bonds)
• School improvements: James Welden Johnson ($3.75M), Collins Academy ($2.5M), Thomas Chalmers ($3.75M)
• Settlement orders: $332,500, $445,000, and $1,750,000 in lawsuit payouts
• Appointments to Special Service Area commissions and approval of SSA budgets and tax levies

• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 5500 W Madison St - Permit No. 101052633 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Appointment of Todd A. Israel as member of Special Service Area No. 34, Uptown Commission — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Reappointment of Wallace S. Andersen as member of Special Service Area No. 24, Clark Street Commission — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Time fixed for next City Council Meeting October 22, 2024 at 2:00 P.M. — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 2730 N Halsted St - Permit No. 101058005 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 4450 N Clark St - east elevation — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 7130 N Western Ave - Permit No. 101057685 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 2762 N Lincoln Ave - Permit No. 101055607 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks & Building Standards will consider several zoning map amendments, including a cannabis business at 6714 S Stony Island Ave, a mixed-use building with 70 units at 2600-2610 N Clark St, and a 21-unit building at 3710-3714 N Ashland Ave. It will also review landmark designations for two buildings, mayoral reappointments to the Public Building Commission, and a large list of sign permits. The agenda includes public comment limited to three minutes per person.

• Map amendment for cannabis business at 6714 S Stony Island Ave (B3-5 to C3-5)
• Map amendment for 70-unit mixed-use building at 2600-2610 N Clark St (B1-2 to B3-5)
• Map amendment for 21-unit residential building at 3710-3714 N Ashland Ave (C1-2 to B2-5)
• Landmark designation for Jackson Storage and Van Company Warehouse at 3609-3611 W Cermak Rd
• Landmark designation for Mars Candy Factory at 2019 N Oak Park Ave

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards approved several zoning map amendments, including a mixed-use building with 70 dwelling units at 2600-2610 N Clark St, a cannabis business at 6714 S Stony Island Ave, and a residential conversion at 8006 S Drexel. It also passed text amendments to the municipal code regarding Zoning Board of Appeals alternate members and low-sloped roof edges, and advanced two landmark designations. All actions were recommendations to the full City Council.

• Passed as substituted: text amendment allowing alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member (O2024-0010982)
• Passed: text amendment on low-sloped roof edges and roof replacements (O2024-0012417)
• Approved landmark designation for Jackson Storage and Van Company Warehouse (O2024-0010591)
• Approved landmark designation for Mars Candy Factory (O2024-0011694)
• Approved map amendment for 70-unit mixed-use building at 2600-2610 N Clark St (A-22523-T1)
• Approved map amendment for cannabis business at 6714 S Stony Island Ave (A-22297)
• Approved map amendment for 4-unit conversion at 8006 S Drexel (A-22478)
• Passed as revised: Planned Development No. 665 amendment with 64 affordable units (A-22376)

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire is meeting to consider a single agenda item: a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code that would establish a policy and procedures for bereavement leave following the death of a uniformed service member. The committee will take public comment on the item before any vote. The rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, public commentary, adjournment).

• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-36 adding new Section 2-36-762 on bereavement leave for uniformed service member deaths

The Committee on Police and Fire passed an amendment to the Municipal Code adding Section 2-36-762, which establishes policy and procedures for leave following the death of a uniformed service member. The item was approved in committee on October 7, 2024.

• Passed amendment adding Section 2-36-762 for leave after uniformed service member death

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider the September 2024 Rule 45 report and multiple ordinances affecting licenses for pedicabs, package goods, alcohol, shared housing, vacation rentals, and cannabis. Most items are proposed changes to the Municipal Code, requiring sponsor presence. The meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2024, at 11:00 AM in Room 201A, City Hall.

• Ordinance to amend Section 9 on pedicab operation restrictions (Alderman Dowell, 3rd Ward)
• Ordinance to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion of Ewing Avenue (Alderman Chico, 10th Ward)
• Ordinance to allow additional packaged goods licenses on portion of Archer Avenue (Alderperson Ramirez, 12th Ward)
• Ordinance to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses in portions of 16th Ward (Alderman Coleman)
• Ordinance to designate 10th precinct of 23rd Ward as Restricted Residential Zone for shared housing and vacation rentals (Alderman Tabares)

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection passed nine ordinances to the full City Council, covering pedicab restrictions, liquor and package goods license limits, restricted residential and cannabis zones, and an extension of the Wrigley Plaza ordinance. All items were approved as part of the committee's report for the October 9, 2024 Council meeting. Three additional ordinances were held in committee without action.

• Passed pedicab operation restrictions ordinance (O2024-0011203)
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional package goods licenses on Ewing Avenue (O2024-0012424)
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional liquor and package goods licenses in parts of 16th Ward (O2024-0011200)
• Passed substitute ordinance creating Restricted Residential Zone in 23rd Ward precinct (O2024-0011274)
• Passed two substitute ordinances creating Restricted Cannabis Zones in 23rd Ward precincts (O2024-0012133, O2024-0011275)
• Passed ordinance allowing additional package goods licenses on North Pulaski (O2024-0012212)
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional package goods licenses on State Street (O2024-0012419)
• Passed ordinance extending Wrigley Plaza repeal date to Feb 1, 2028 (O2024-0012384)

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations will consider the Monthly Rule 45 Report for September 2024, which details city spending. The agenda also includes several fund transfers and amendments for various city departments and ward expense accounts for fiscal year 2024.

• Approval of Monthly Rule 45 Report for September 2024
• Amendment to 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925 for Department of Public Health
• Fund transfers within Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
• Fund transfers within 21st, 26th, 31st, 47th, and 48th Ward Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts
• Amendment of fund transfer within 49th and 15th Wards Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted nine items, including an amendment to the 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance for the Department of Public Health and multiple fund transfers within aldermanic expense accounts and city committees. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved FY2024 appropriation amendment for Dept. of Public Health (SO2024-0012448)
• Approved fund transfer for Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety (SO2024-0012284)
• Approved fund transfer for 21st Ward expense account (SO2024-0012414)
• Approved fund transfer for 26th Ward expense account (SO2024-0012407)
• Approved fund transfer for 31st Ward expense account (SO2024-0010977)
• Approved fund transfer for 47th Ward expense account (SO2024-0011411)
• Approved fund transfer for Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight (SO2024-0012382)
• Approved fund transfer for 48th Ward expense account (SO2024-0012258)

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider a large number of appointments to Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, as well as scopes of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for many SSAs. The agenda also includes several public hearings on establishing new SSAs or increasing/extending tax levies for existing ones, and two Class 6(b) tax incentive requests. This is a routine but extensive administrative meeting focused on SSA governance and funding.

• Public hearing to establish new SSA No. 32-2024 near W. 79th St from S. Lafayette Ave to S. Damen Ave with 1.75% tax cap over 15 years
• Public hearing to establish SSA No. 76 on Michigan Ave from Oak St to Chicago River with 2024-2025 appropriations
• Public hearing to establish SSA No. 81 bounded by W 83rd St, S Lafayette Ave, S Vincennes Ave, and W 89th Place
• Public hearing to establish SSA No. 82 on W Division St from Clark St to State St
• Class 6(b) tax incentive support for properties at 2515-2561 W Taylor St and 4204-4232 W Lake St

The committee approved 24 appointments and reappointments to Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, including one passed as substitute. It also approved scopes of services, budgets, tax levies, and service provider agreements for 10 SSAs, and held public hearings on establishing or modifying several SSAs. All items were sponsored by Mayor Johnson and will be submitted to the City Council on October 9, 2024.

• Approved 24 SSA commission appointments/reappointments (all sponsored by Mayor Johnson)
• Approved scope of services, budgets, tax levies for SSA No. 44, 1-2015, 19, 20, 21-2016, 24, 25, 43, 54, and 75
• Passed as substitute: Reappointment of Maura Nemes to SSA No. 43 (Devon Avenue)
• Held public hearing for SSA No. 8 (Lakeview East) to increase tax levy and extend to 2038
• Held public hearing to establish new SSA No. 32-2024 (79th St area) with 1.75% tax cap
• Held public hearing for SSA No. 42 (71st St-Stony Island) to increase levy and extend to 2038
• Held public hearing to establish SSA No. 76 (Michigan Ave) with 2024-2025 appropriation
• Held public hearings to establish SSA No. 81 and No. 82 with 2024-2033 levies

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is holding a hearing on Chicago Public Schools finances and pension obligations. This is a discussion item, not a vote, focused on the district's financial situation.

• Hearing on Chicago Public Schools finances
• Hearing on Chicago Public Schools pension obligations

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider approving three lawsuit settlements totaling over $2.5 million, several bond ordinances, and numerous Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements for school improvements, cultural venues, and housing projects. The agenda also includes authorizing small claims payments and a citywide charitable solicitation permit.

• Settlement of $1,750,000 in Eddie Banks v. City of Chicago
• TIF funds up to $3,750,000 for James Welden Johnson STEAM Elementary School at 1420 S. Albany Ave
• TIF funds up to $14,000,000 for TimeLine Theatre Company at 5033-5035 N. Broadway
• TIF funds up to $14,796,000 for Ramova Theater restoration at 3518 S. Halsted St
• TIF funds up to $28,000,000 for redevelopment at 79 W. Monroe St

The Committee on Finance approved 18 items, including redevelopment agreements funded by Tax Increment Financing (TIF) for projects like a music venue, theater, and housing, plus bond issuances and settlements. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved $5M TIF for BandWith Music LTD redevelopment at 134 S. California Ave
• Approved $1,562,786 TIF for DANK Haus German American Cultural Center at 4740 N. Western Ave
• Approved $14M TIF for TimeLine Theatre Company at 5033-5035 N. Broadway
• Approved $5M TIF for Double Door live music venue at 1050-1052 W. Wilson Ave
• Approved $15,596,000 TIF for Ramova Theater restoration at 3518 S. Halsted St
• Approved $10M in TIF for three Chicago Public Schools improvements
• Approved $20,015,000 TIF and $25M bonds for housing at 3601-3625 W. Chicago Ave
• Approved $28M TIF for redevelopment at 79 W. Monroe St

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will consider several items including restructuring a HOME loan, transferring city debt for a supportive living facility, designating two properties as Low Affordability Communities, and amending the municipal code to end Plan Commission review of city land transactions. The agenda also includes numerous sales of city-owned vacant lots under the ChiBlockBuilder and ANLAP programs, and lease agreements for public plazas.

• Restructuring of HOME loan agreement with Renaissance Saint Luke SLF LP for 1501 W Melrose St
• Sale and transfer of city debt for permanent supportive living facility at 8200 S Ellis Ave from Ellis Neighborhood Development Corp to Ventus Karibuni LLC
• Designation of 1565 N Clybourn Ave and 3955 N Kilpatrick Ave/3865 N Milwaukee Ave as Low Affordability Communities
• Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-124 to end Plan Commission and Community Development Commission review of city land transactions
• Lease agreements for public plazas at 4702-4704 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, 1534 W 63rd St, and 3907-3941 W Roosevelt Rd

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved 16 items, including restructuring a HOME loan, transferring city debt, designating low-affordability communities, leasing city-owned land for plazas, and selling numerous city-owned vacant lots under various programs. One item, the sale of parcels to NeighborSpace for a community garden, was held in committee. The September Rule 45 report was also approved.

• Approved restructuring of HOME loan with Renaissance Saint Luke SLF LP (O2024-0012547)
• Approved sale/transfer of city debt from Ellis Neighborhood Development Corp to Ventus Karibuni LLC (O2024-0012550)
• Approved Low Affordability Community designations for 1565 N Clybourn Ave and 3955 N Kilpatrick/3865 N Milwaukee Ave
• Approved amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-124 ending Plan Commission review of city land deals
• Approved leases for public plazas at 4702-4704 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, 1534 W 63rd St, and 3907-3941 W Roosevelt Rd
• Approved ChiBlockBuilder land sales to multiple buyers (e.g., Steven Hunter, Gloria Allen, Leon Baylor)
• Approved ANLAP sales at 4156 S Wentworth Ave and 4824 W Gladys Ave
• Held in committee: sale of 16 parcels to NeighborSpace for Ton Farm community garden

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety will hold a subject matter hearing on extreme weather response. No specific legislation or action items are listed on the agenda.

• Subject matter hearing on extreme weather response (R2024-0010357)

The Committee on Public Safety approved a subject matter hearing on extreme weather response, forwarding it to the full City Council for consideration. The hearing is scheduled to be submitted at the City Council meeting on October 9, 2024.

• Approved subject matter hearing on extreme weather response (R2024-0010357)

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a large number of items, mostly requests to prohibit parking at all times for disabled permit holders, along with a few repeals, parking restrictions, and stop sign changes. The agenda includes direct introductions, recommended items, and items without a department recommendation. Most items are routine parking adjustments for specific addresses.

• New disabled parking prohibition at 6662 North Seeley Avenue (Ward 40)
• Repeal disabled parking at 10811 South Talman Avenue (Ward 19) and 4723 North Virginia Avenue (Ward 40)
• No Parking Tow Zone on West Touhy Avenue (south side) from North Octavia to North Oconto, 7-9 AM and 4-6 PM weekdays (Ward 41)
• One-way designation on North Bell Avenue from North Bowmanville to West Berwyn (Ward 40)
• All-way stop at North Ravenswood Avenue and West Rascher Avenue (Ward 40)

The Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety passed a large batch of traffic and parking measures. These included over 200 disabled parking permit restrictions, several new all-way stop signs, residential permit parking zones, and various parking restriction changes. All items were passed as recommended by city departments, as direct introductions, or with override over department recommendations.

• Approved 200+ disabled parking restrictions citywide
• Approved 8 new all-way stop intersections
• Approved 15+ new residential permit parking zones
• Approved 2 one-way street designations
• Approved repeal of several parking meter and tow zone ordinances
• Approved municipal code amendment allowing commercial trucks under 8,000 lbs to park on 4200 block of N Monticello Ave
• Approved 40+ repeals of disabled parking restrictions
• Approved multiple parking restriction changes including new loading zones and school personnel parking

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will consider a mayoral request to authorize master license agreements for small wireless installations on city light poles, along with numerous ordinances exempting properties from alley barrier requirements and several honorary street designations. The agenda is largely routine, with most items being individual alley access exemptions for businesses and organizations across the city.

• Master license agreements for wireless installations on city light poles
• Exemptions from alley barrier requirements for 30+ properties, including 2479-2481 N Milwaukee Ave, 1140 N Ashland Ave, and 6525 S Blackstone Ave
• Honorary street designations: 'Annie Mae Patterson Lane', 'Petra Ma Villanueva Gaitan Way', 'Dwight H. Perkins Way', and others
• Proposed vacation of dead-ended S May Street between W Taylor St and W Roosevelt Rd (34th Ward)

Joint Committee: Economic, Capital and Technology Development; Public Safety

The Joint Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development and Public Safety will hold a subject matter hearing to discuss technologies that can enhance public safety. No votes will be taken at this meeting.

• Subject matter hearing on public safety technologies

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on the elected school board. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Subject matter hearing on Elected School Board

Joint Committee: Public Safety; Police and Fire

The Joint Committee on Police and Fire and the Committee on Public Safety will hold a subject matter hearing on the Office of Inspector General's Annual Public Safety Report and its report on ShotSpotter Technology. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 12:30 pm in the Council Chamber. No votes or specific actions are listed on the agenda.

• Office of Inspector General: Annual Public Safety Report
• Subject Matter Hearing: OIG Report on ShotSpotter Technology

The Joint Committee on Police and Fire & Public Safety met on September 26, 2024, to receive two reports from the Office of Inspector General: the Public Safety Section 2023 Annual Report and a report on ShotSpotter Technology. No votes were taken on either item; the meeting was informational only.

• Received OIG Public Safety Section 2023 Annual Report (no vote)
• Received OIG Report on ShotSpotter Technology (no vote)

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hold a hearing on the potential loss of the Greyhound intercity bus terminal at 630 W Harrison St. The hearing will also discuss the feasibility of connecting the bus terminal with the Clinton Blue Line station and Union Station. A vote will be taken on this matter.

• Hearing on potential loss of Greyhound intercity bus terminal at 630 W Harrison St
• Feasibility of connecting bus terminal, Clinton Blue Line station, and Union Station
• Vote to be taken on the hearing resolution (R2024-0009641)

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to vote on items reported from committees, including lease agreements for cargo facilities at O'Hare International Airport, several property tax incentives, and a municipal code amendment requiring city data to be stored within the U.S. The agenda also includes numerous routine items like disabled parking restrictions and appointments to special service area commissions.

• Lease amendments with Aero Chicago for cargo operations at O'Hare International Airport
• Lease agreement with United States Cellular Corporation and FCA Partners LLC for office space
• Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1474 W Hubbard Street
• Class C tax incentive for properties on W Belmont Ave, N Clark St, N Halsted St
• Amendment to require city data to be processed and stored within the U.S.

• Time fixed for next City Council Meeting October 9, 2024, at 10:00 A.M., Council Chambers — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Parking meter(s) - establish and amend — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Honorary street designation as "Healthcare Alternative Systems Way" — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Congratulations extended to Kennedy Blades on being 2024 Olympic silver medalist in women's freestyle wrestling — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 1-G at 1140 W Erie St - App No. 22476 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 52-B at 5555 W Irving Park Rd - App No. 22501 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1300 S Wabash Ave — 48-0 (+0P/2A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3940 N Ravenswood Ave - Permit No. 101059179 — 48-0 (+0P/2A)

City Council

The Chicago City Council is holding a special meeting to consider an ordinance that would allow the Executive Director of the Public Safety Administration to enter into, renew, or extend gunshot detection technology contracts, in consultation with the Chicago Police Department and Corporation Counsel. This is the only substantive item on the agenda; the rest is procedural.

• Ordinance to authorize gunshot detection technology contracts
• Contracts to be made in consultation with Chicago Police Department and Corporation Counsel

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards passed an ordinance creating a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program, adding a new chapter to the Municipal Code and redefining the 606 District boundaries. It also approved a landmark designation for the Ramova Theater and numerous zoning map amendments, including several passed as substituted or revised. The committee also approved multiple landmark fee waivers and large sign permits.

• Passed as substituted ordinance creating Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program
• Approved landmark designation for Ramova Theater Building at 3508-3518 S Halsted St
• Approved landmark fee waivers for properties at 25 E Washington St, 3402 S Giles Ave, and 2401 S Wabash Ave
• Approved zoning change for 7501-7560 N Western Ave from B3-2 to B3-3
• Approved zoning change for 4116 N Clark St from RS3 to B3-1
• Approved zoning change for 4900-5259 N Western Ave and adjacent properties to B3-3
• Approved zoning change for 6834-6958 N Western Ave and adjacent properties to B3-3
• Approved zoning change for 4310 N Kedzie from B2-3 to M1-1

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will consider a wide range of items, including a proposed ordinance to create a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase pilot program in the 606 District, several landmark designations and fee waivers, and numerous map amendments and zoning changes across the city. The agenda also includes a large list of permits for signs over 100 square feet. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person for all agenda items.

• Ordinance to create Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program and redefine 606 District boundaries
• Landmark designations for St. Adalbert Parish Complex, Jackson Storage and Van Company Warehouse, and Ramova Theater Building
• Map amendments along Western Avenue corridor in wards 40, 47, and 49 to B3-3 Community Shopping District
• Zoning changes for residential developments, including 200-unit building at 909-931 W Belmont Ave and 283-unit tower at 37 S Sangamon
• Sign permits for BMO Bank, Bank of America, CVS Pharmacy, and others

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards passed a substitute ordinance creating a Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program, and approved landmark designation for the Ramova Theater. It also advanced numerous zoning map amendments, including several passed as revised or substituted, and approved landmark fee waivers for three properties.

• Passed as substituted ordinance adding Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program (O2024-0011001)
• Approved landmark designation for Ramova Theater Building at 3508-3518 S Halsted St (O2024-0010904)
• Approved landmark fee waivers for 25 E Washington St, 3402 S Giles Ave, and 2401 S Wabash Ave
• Passed as revised zoning change for 3955 N Kilpatrick Ave to B3-3 and Planned Development (22328)
• Passed as revised zoning change for 1000-24 W Jackson Blvd to DX-5 and amended PD 1562 (22375)
• Passed as substituted zoning change for 495-499 N Milwaukee Ave to DX-3 (22506-T1)
• Passed as revised zoning change for 1140 W Erie to amended PD 1480 (22476)
• Passed as revised zoning change for 1132-40 W Randolph St to amended PD 1512 (22401)

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire is meeting to consider the appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo as a member of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The agenda includes roll call, approval of Rule 45, the appointment item, public commentary, and adjournment. Public comment is allowed on each agenda item before a vote.

• Appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo to Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (A2024-0009254)

The Committee on Police and Fire approved the appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo as commissioner of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The appointment passed in committee on September 17, 2024, and will proceed to the full council.

• Approved appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo as commissioner of Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

Committee on Committees and Rules

The Committee on Committees and Rules will consider re-referring three items to other committees: a referendum on expanding the Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, a contract for acoustic gunshot detection technology, and a speed limit amendment. It will also approve the July 2024 Rule 45 Report and act on resolutions to rename a conference room, elect officers, and reorganize committee assignments.

• Referendum to change Commission for Public Safety and Accountability from 7 to 11 members
• Contract for acoustic gunshot detection technology services
• Speed limit amendment: 25 mph on streets, 15 mph in alleys, 55 mph nonurban
• Rename conference room 201A as 'The Honorable Harold Washington Meeting Room'
• Election of Alvin D. Starks as Sergeant-at-Arms and three assistants

The Committee on Committees and Rules approved the July 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report. A proposal to change the Commission for Public Safety and Accountability membership from 7 to 11 members did not pass. A speed limit amendment was re-referred to the Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety. Resolutions renaming conference room 201A and amending committee assignments were approved.

• Approved July 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Public question on Commission for Public Safety and Accountability membership change did not pass
• Speed limit amendment re-referred to Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
• Approved renaming conference room 201A as 'The Honorable Harold Washington Meeting Room'
• Approved resolution amending Sergeant-at-Arms identification for 2023-2027 term
• Approved resolution amending standing committee chairmen, vice-chairmen, and members for 2023-2027 term

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will review monthly Rule 45 reports, approve lawsuit settlements totaling over $15 million, and consider several housing and TIF redevelopment agreements. It will also vote on small claims payments, charitable solicitation permits, and amendments to the Pilsen TIF redevelopment plan.

• Settlement of $11,600,000 in Jakes v. Boudreau, et al.
• Settlement of $2,500,000 in Liggins v. City of Chicago, et al.
• TIF assistance up to $9,750,000 for CARE Manor affordable housing at 4531-4533 and 4549-55 W. Washington Boulevard
• TIF redevelopment agreement with Oak-Larabee, LLC for mixed-income housing at 955 N. Larrabee Street, up to $14,000,000
• Amendment #4 to the Pilsen TIF Redevelopment Plan and related ordinances

The Committee on Finance approved all items on its September 16, 2024 agenda, including financial assistance for four affordable housing projects, a TIF amendment for Kells Park, small claims payments, charitable solicitation permits, and five settlement orders. All items were approved and passed in committee; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved $9.75M TIF and $10M tax-exempt bonds for CARE Manor affordable housing (O2024-0010978)
• Approved $2,983,269 TIF for Legends South A3 mixed-income housing (O2024-0010980)
• Approved $10,968,816 in bonds for MHL2 Prairie District Apartments (SO2024-0010983)
• Approved $3,903,528 for MHL3 Prairie District Apartments (O2024-0010987)
• Approved $17M TIF amendment for Kells Park improvements (O2024-0010965)
• Approved payment of various small claims (Or2024-0012096)
• Approved denial of various small claims (CL2024-0012099)
• Approved five settlement orders totaling $15.05M, including $11.6M in Jakes v. Boudreau (Ald. Mitts recused)

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way is meeting to consider a mayoral request authorizing the execution of master license agreements with telecommunication providers for placing small wireless installations on city light poles. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Master license agreements for wireless installations on city light poles (O2024-0010101)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will hold a subject matter hearing on a circuit breaker property tax proposal and consider appointments to the Chicago Housing Authority board. It will also vote on several housing-related items, including loan restructurings for senior housing developments, sales of city-owned vacant lots, and a zoning designation for a low-affordability community.

• Appointments of Juliana Gonzalez-Crussi and Brian 'Jawanza' Malone as Chicago Housing Authority commissioners
• Restructuring of HOME mortgage for Senior Suites Chicago South Shore (2345-2561 E 67th St) to extend maturity to 2026
• Restructuring of HOME mortgages for Senior Suites Hegewisch (13550 S Avenue O), Jefferson Park (5400 N Northwest Hwy), and West Humboldt Park (3656 W Huron St) to extend maturities to 2032 or 2035
• Sale of 8 city-owned lots via ChiBlockBuilder for $623 to $3,998 each
• Sale of 16 city-owned parcels to NeighborSpace for $1 per parcel for Ton Farm community garden

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved two Chicago Housing Authority commissioner appointments and several mortgage restructurings for Senior Suites properties. It also passed a negotiated sale of eight vacant city-owned lots under the ChiBlockBuilder program. A proposed sale of parcels for a community garden was deferred.

• Appointment of Juliana Gonzalez-Crussi as CHA commissioner passed
• Appointment of Brian 'Jawanza' Malone as CHA commissioner passed
• Restructured HOME mortgage for Senior Suites Chicago South Shore (extend to 2026) passed
• Restructured HOME mortgage for Senior Suites Chicago Hegewisch (extend to 2032) passed
• Restructured HOME mortgage for Senior Suites Chicago Jefferson Park (extend to 2032) passed
• Restructured HOME mortgage for Senior Suites Chicago West Humboldt Park (extend to 2035) passed
• Approved negotiated sale of 8 vacant city lots via ChiBlockBuilder (prices $623-$3,998)
• Deferred sale of parcels at 617-641 E 134th St to NeighborSpace for Ton Farm garden

Committee on License and Consumer Protection

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection will consider several ordinances, including a new citywide safety standard for lithium-ion batteries in micro mobility devices, restrictions on peddling and short-term rentals in specific wards, and changes to liquor license quotas on several streets. The committee will also approve monthly Rule 45 reports for June, July, and August 2024.

• Ordinance adding Section 2-36-520 and Chapter 4-24 on lithium-ion battery safety for micro mobility devices (Silverstein, 50th Ward)
• Ordinance prohibiting peddling in portions of the 8th Ward (Harris)
• Three ordinances designating 23rd Ward precincts as Restricted Residential Zones to ban additional shared housing and vacation rentals (Tabares)
• Two ordinances designating 23rd Ward precincts as Restricted Cannabis Zones (Tabares)
• Ordinances to allow additional liquor licenses on Clark Street (Clay, 46th Ward) and Lawrence Avenue (Martin, 47th Ward); ordinance to disallow additional liquor licenses on Western Avenue (Silverstein, 50th Ward)

The Committee on License and Consumer Protection passed several ordinances to the full City Council, including new lithium-ion battery safety standards for micro mobility devices, restrictions on peddling in the 8th Ward, and limits on shared housing and vacation rentals in parts of the 23rd Ward. It also approved changes to liquor license quotas on several streets and the monthly Rule 45 reports for June through August 2024. All items were passed out of committee on September 11, 2024.

• Passed substitute ordinance on lithium-ion battery safety standards for micro mobility devices
• Passed ordinance prohibiting peddling in portions of the 8th Ward
• Passed three ordinances designating 23rd Ward precincts as Restricted Residential Zones (no new shared housing/vacation rentals)
• Passed two ordinances designating 23rd Ward precincts as Restricted Cannabis Zones
• Passed ordinance lifting liquor license cap on portion of Clark Street
• Passed ordinance lifting liquor license cap on portion of Lawrence Avenue
• Passed ordinance disallowing additional liquor licenses on portion of Western Avenue
• Approved June, July, and August 2024 Rule 45 Reports

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will consider several appointments to Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, including reappointments and new members for commissions in Wards 7, 10, 44, 45, 46, and 49. The committee will also review multiple proposed tax incentive ordinances, including a municipal code amendment regarding favorable tax incentives and specific property tax incentive requests. The agenda includes approval of the July 2024 Rule 45 Monthly Report and a previous business item on data storage jurisdiction.

• Reappointment of Laurentino Ramirez and Alex J. Alemis, and appointment of Jose V Chavez to SSA No. 5 Commercial Avenue Commission
• Reappointment of William J Shepherd to SSA No. 8 Lakeview East Commission
• Reappointment of Christopher Murphy and appointments of Richard Buckwalter and Daniel Ehle to SSA No. 28-2014 Six Corners Commission
• Appointment of Brandy'An Amafala-Marquad 'Katiana Shavonte' to SSA No. 54 Sheridan Road Avenue Commission
• Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1474 W Hubbard Street; Class C tax incentive for properties on W Belmont Ave, N Clark St, N Halsted St, and 2512 W 24th Place; Class 7D tax incentive for grocery store at 3250 W 87th Street

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development passed 13 items, including reappointments and appointments to Special Service Area commissions, two municipal code amendments, and several tax incentive supports. All items were passed as listed, with two amendments passed as substituted. No items were denied or tabled.

• Reappointed Laurentino Ramirez to SSA No. 5 Commercial Avenue Commission
• Reappointed Alex J. Alemis to SSA No. 5 Commercial Avenue Commission
• Appointed Jose V Chavez to SSA No. 5 Commercial Avenue Commission
• Reappointed William J Shepherd to SSA No. 8 Lakeview East Commission
• Reappointed Christopher Murphy to SSA No. 28-2014 Six Corners Commission
• Appointed Richard Buckwalter to SSA No. 28-2014 Six Corners Commission
• Appointed Daniel Ehle to SSA No. 28-2014 Six Corners Commission
• Appointed Brandy'An Amafala-Marquad 'Katiana Shavonte' to SSA No. 54 Sheridan Road Avenue Commission

Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy will meet to approve its May 2024 Rule 45 Report, hold a subject matter hearing on a resolution urging Congress to expand railroad safety standards, and consider an ordinance establishing a Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person, with a total of 30 minutes.

• Approval of May 2024 Rule 45 Report
• Hearing on resolution R2024-0010855 urging expanded railroad safety standards
• Ordinance 02024-0008866 to create Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board
• Public comment period (3 minutes per speaker, 30 minutes total)

The Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy passed two items on September 10, 2024. It approved a resolution calling on the U.S. Congress to expand railroad safety standards, and it approved an ordinance amendment establishing the Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board to manage the shoreline plan. Both items will be submitted to the City Council on September 18, 2024.

• Passed resolution SR2024-0010855 calling on Congress to expand railroad safety standards
• Passed ordinance SO2024-0008866 establishing the Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board

Committee on Aviation

The Committee on Aviation will consider two lease agreements at this meeting. One ordinance would amend leases with Aero Chicago for cargo facility operations at O'Hare International Airport, and another would approve a lease with United States Cellular Corporation and FCA Partners LLC for office space. The committee will also approve the Rule 45 Report for July 2024.

• Third amendment to Phase I lease, second amendment to Phase II lease, and first amendment to Phase III lease with Aero Chicago for cargo operations at O'Hare
• Lease agreement with United States Cellular Corporation and FCA Partners LLC for office space
• Approval of Rule 45 Report: July 2024

The Committee on Aviation approved Rule 45 reports for July 2024 and passed two ordinances sponsored by Mayor Johnson. One ordinance authorizes amendments to leases with Aero Chicago for cargo operations at O'Hare International Airport. The other authorizes a lease agreement with United States Cellular Corporation and FCA Partners LLC for office space.

• Approved Rule 45 reports for July 2024
• Passed ordinance O2024-0011042: third amendment to Phase I lease, second amendment to Phase II lease, and first amendment to Phase III lease with Aero Chicago for cargo facility operations at O'Hare
• Passed ordinance O2024-0010971: lease agreement with United States Cellular Corporation and FCA Partners LLC for office space

Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity will meet to approve Rule 45 reports from May through August 2024 and consider the direct introduction of Sharla Roberts as Chief Procurement Officer, sponsored by Mayor Johnson. The agenda contains these two items, one of which is a personnel appointment.

• Approval of May–August 2024 Rule 45 reports
• Direct introduction: appointment of Sharla Roberts as Chief Procurement Officer (sponsor: Mayor Johnson)

The Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity approved the appointment of Sharla Roberts as Chief Procurement Officer, sponsored by Mayor Johnson. It also passed a professional services agreement with the Urban Land Institute for advisory consulting on land redevelopment projects. The committee approved the Rule 45 Reports for May through August 2024. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council on September 18, 2024.

• Approved appointment of Sharla Roberts as Chief Procurement Officer
• Passed professional services agreement with Urban Land Institute for land redevelopment consulting
• Approved Rule 45 Reports for May-August 2024

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is meeting to discuss the Office of Inspector General's 2023 annual report on public safety, with no votes to be taken on that item. The committee will also consider a resolution calling for hearings on the Chicago Police Department's use of technology in policing. The agenda includes approval of the July 2024 Rule 45 minutes.

• Approval of July 2024 Rule 45 minutes
• Discussion of OIG Public Safety Section 2023 Annual Report (no votes)
• Resolution R2023-0002815 calling for hearings on CPD use of technology in policing

The Committee on Public Safety passed Rule 45 for July 2024. The Office of Inspector General's Public Safety Section 2023 Annual Report was held in committee, and a call for hearings on police technology use saw no votes taken.

• Passed Rule 45 for July 2024
• Held OIG Public Safety Section 2023 Annual Report in committee
• No votes taken on R2023-0002815 (police technology hearings)

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on sports facilities and programming within Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Park District. This is a discussion item, not a vote on specific legislation.

• Subject matter hearing on sports facilities and programming in Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Park District

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight will consider approving the July 2024 Rule 45 Report and receive presentations on two Office of Inspector General reports: the Second Quarter 2024 Quarterly Report and an audit of the Department of Finance's Civilian Workers Compensation Program Administration. No votes will be taken on the subject matter hearings. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person, with a 30-minute overall cap.

• Approval of July 2024 Rule 45 Report
• OIG Quarterly Report: Second Quarter 2024 (released July 15, 2024)
• Audit of Department of Finance's Civilian Workers Compensation Program Administration (released July 31, 2024)

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight passed the July 2024 Rule 45 Monthly Report. No votes were taken on the subject matter hearings, which included updates from the Office of Inspector General and the Department of Finance on an audit of the Civilian Workers' Compensation Program and the OIG quarterly report for Q2 2024.

• Passed July 2024 Rule 45 Monthly Report

Joint Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights; Housing and Real Estate

The Joint Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights and Housing and Real Estate is holding a subject matter hearing to explore barriers to housing for new and long-standing immigrant and refugee communities in Chicago. Votes will be taken during the meeting.

• Call for hearing on housing barriers for immigrant and refugee communities
• Resolution R2024-0008385
• Meeting at Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, City Hall, September 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations is meeting to review the July 2024 Rule 45 report and the August 2024 ARPA Road to Recovery reports, and to consider several budget-related items, including an appropriation amendment, a zoning code amendment, a redevelopment agreement, and multiple fund transfers.

• Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024 amendment within Fund 925
• Amendment of Municipal Code Section 16-14 regarding Neighborhood Opportunity Fund Program
• Redevelopment agreement with Plant Chicago, NFP for renovation of former firehouse at 4459 South Marshfield Avenue
• Transfer of funds within Committee on Workforce Development for year 2024
• Transfer of funds within 30th Ward and 40th Ward Aldermanic Expense Accounts

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Chicago Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will consider a large batch of traffic-related ordinances, including new disabled parking zones, residential permit parking changes, parking restrictions, stop signs, one-way streets, and 20 mph speed limits on numerous streets across the city. The agenda includes both direct introductions and recommended items, with many items being routine parking and signage adjustments.

• New disabled parking zones at 11 locations (e.g., 4300 S Kedvale Ave, 4528 S Wood St) and repeal of one at 3728 N Paulina St
• Residential permit parking zone changes: amend zone at 1652-1654 W Walnut St to add '2446', repeal zone 65 on 5600-5650 N Ashland Ave
• New 20 mph speed limits on multiple street segments in Wards 4, 12, 33, 40, 45, 46, 48 (e.g., S Plymouth Ct, W 9th St, N Clark St)
• New all-way stop signs at intersections like S Avenue O & E 111th St, W 60th St & S Hamlin Ave, N Lockwood Ave & W Washington Blvd
• One-way street designations: W Montgomery Ave (westbound), W Berwyn Ave (westbound/eastbound segments)

The Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety passed a large batch of routine traffic and parking ordinances, including over 200 disabled parking restrictions, several new stop signs and 20 mph speed zones, and various parking regulation changes. All items were approved as recommended or with aldermanic override; no items were denied or tabled.

• Approved 200+ disabled parking restrictions citywide
• Approved 10 new stop signs and all-way stops at various intersections
• Approved 20 mph speed limits on multiple street segments in Wards 4, 12, 33, 40, 45, 46, 48
• Approved new residential permit parking zones in Wards 12, 23, 25, 33, 35
• Approved repeal of several disabled parking permits and residential permit zones
• Approved new parking restrictions including tow zones and loading zones
• Approved one-way street designations on West Montgomery and West Berwyn Avenues
• Approved parking meter installations on South Wabash Avenue and repeal on North Milwaukee Avenue

Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation will consider the July 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report, an appointment, and several ordinances. The appointment is Marlon E. Everett as Chicago Park District commissioner. The ordinances adjust Open Space Impact Fee costs and schedules, and allocate fee funds for three park improvement projects.

• Approval of July 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Appointment of Marlon E. Everett as Chicago Park District commissioner
• Amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 16-18 to adjust Open Space Impact Fee costs and schedules
• Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for Grey Elementary School Play Area, 3730 N Laramie Ave
• Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for Larrabee Gateway Plaza and Stone Elementary School Nature Play Area, 6239 N Leavitt St

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation approved several items on September 4, 2024, including the appointment of Marlon E. Everett as Chicago Park District commissioner, an amendment to adjust Open Space Impact Fee costs and schedules, and three expenditures of Open Space Impact Fee funds for park and school improvements. All items passed by the committee and will be submitted to the City Council on September 18, 2024.

• Approved July 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Passed appointment of Marlon E. Everett as Chicago Park District commissioner
• Passed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 16-18 adjusting Open Space Impact Fee costs and schedules
• Passed expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for Grey Elementary School Play Area improvements
• Passed expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for Larrabee Gateway Plaza development
• Passed expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for Stone Elementary School Nature Play Area improvements

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way will consider several items, including a land acquisition for a road project, an amendment to the municipal code regarding sidewalk pavement restoration, numerous honorary street designations, and multiple exemptions from alley barrier requirements. The committee will also hear testimony on delays to the Grayland Station project and consider several subdivision proposals.

• Land acquisition at 4801 West Argyle and 4801 West Ainslie Streets for road improvement
• Amendment to Municipal Code 10-20-155 requiring city coordination on sidewalk pavement restoration
• Honorary street designations including 'Steve Albini Way' and 'Frank Lopez Way'
• Exemptions from alley barrier requirements for multiple properties, including Metra and various businesses
• Hearing on delays to the Grayland Station project with Metra officials

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on Childcare for All. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, to consider the proposal.

• Subject matter hearing on Childcare for All

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital, and Technology Development will hold a subject matter hearing on a resolution recognizing and promoting employee ownership as a strategy for economic sustainability and equity. No votes will be taken; the meeting is for discussion only. Written public comment is accepted until September 3, 2024.

• Resolution on employee ownership as economic strategy
• Subject matter hearing, no votes scheduled
• Public comment accepted via email until Sept 3

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety will hold a subject matter hearing on July 29, 2024, regarding the benefits of bus infrastructure improvements on mobility and traffic safety. No votes will be taken; the hearing is for discussion only.

• Subject matter hearing on bus infrastructure improvements (R2024-0009627)

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on Childcare for All. This is a discussion item, not a final decision, focused on the proposal's details.

• Subject matter hearing on Childcare for All

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety passed two Rule 45 reports (for May and June 2024) and forwarded them to the City Council. The committee also held a Q&A session on the Inspector General's Mass Gatherings Report and a subject matter hearing on Democratic National Convention security measures, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Passed Rule 45 for May 2024
• Passed Rule 45 for June 2024 (joint with Health and Human Relations)

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights will hold a subject matter hearing on a proposed amendment to Municipal Code Chapter 2-172, which would replace it with new 'Transitional Haven Guidelines' prohibiting length of stay limitations for transitional shelters operated by the City of Chicago. New arrivals will provide testimony. No votes will be taken at this hearing.

• Discussion of O2024-0008394, amending Municipal Code Chapter 2-172
• Proposal to delete and replace Chapter 2-172 with 'Transitional Haven Guidelines'
• Prohibition on length of stay limitations for City-operated transitional shelters
• Testimony from new arrivals

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will receive the Rule 45 Report and hold a subject matter hearing on the Mental Health System Expansion (MHSE) Report, which contains recommendations from the MHSE Working Group. The meeting includes public commentary and is scheduled for July 22, 2024.

• Public commentary period
• Receive the Rule 45 Report
• Presentation on Mental Health System Expansion (MHSE) Report recommendations

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on Childcare for All. No specific legislation or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Subject matter hearing on Childcare for All

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to vote on a range of items, including approving over $23 million in lawsuit settlements, a $1.4 million TIF grant for Jose De Diego Elementary, and several tax incentives for property development. The agenda also includes routine approvals of committee reports, small claims payments, and charitable solicitation permits.

• Settlement of $11,250,000 in Livingston et al. v. City of Chicago and Griffin v. City of Chicago
• Settlement of $7,600,000 in Velez v. City of Chicago
• Settlement of $2,500,000 in Mary Redding v. City of Chicago
• TIF funds up to $1,400,000 for Jose De Diego Elementary Community Academy at 2301 W. Potomac Avenue
• Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 5201 W Grand Ave

• Various small claims — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Payment of various small claims — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 17-H at 6501 N Western Ave - App No. A-8892 — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Tribute to late Sean Gibbons — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 216 E Ontario St - 66 sq. ft. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 216 E Ontario St - 159 sq. ft. — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 13-G at 5305-5309 N Winthrop Ave - App No. 22485T1 — 50-0 (+0P/0A)
• Zoning Reclassification Map No. 7-F at 433 W Diversey Pkwy - App No. 22487 — 50-0 (+0P/0A)

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards will review a wide range of zoning map amendments, text amendments, and landmark designations. Key items include a new Milwaukee Avenue overlay district, changes to indoor event venue rules, and a landmark designation for Hyde Park Union Church. The committee will also consider numerous individual rezoning requests across the city, including affordable housing and mixed-use developments.

• Appointments of Swathi Staley and Helen Shiller to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• New Milwaukee Avenue Special Character Overlay District (N Milwaukee Ave between N Western Ave and N Ridgeway Ave)
• Landmark designation for Hyde Park Union Church at 5600 S Woodlawn Ave
• Rezoning for 52-unit 100% affordable senior housing at 8332-8358 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive
• Rezoning for 56-unit residential building at 2338-58 N Seeley Ave

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards approved two mayoral appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, passed amendments establishing a Milwaukee Avenue Special Character Overlay District and new regulations for indoor event venues, and designated Hyde Park Union Church as a historical landmark. The committee also approved numerous zoning map amendments and variations, including a 52-unit affordable elderly housing project and several residential conversions. One item, a rezoning at 2338-58 N Seeley Ave, was held in committee.

• Approved appointment of Swathi Staley to Zoning Board of Appeals (term to 2029)
• Approved appointment of Helen Shiller to Zoning Board of Appeals (term to 2029)
• Passed as amended: Milwaukee Avenue Special Character Overlay District (O2024-0010154)
• Passed as amended: indoor event venues ordinance (O2023-0005724)
• Approved landmark designation for Hyde Park Union Church (O2024-0009806)
• Approved map amendment for 52-unit affordable elderly housing at 8332-8358 S Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Drive (No. 22490)
• Approved map amendment for 12-unit conversion at 2315 W 24th Place (No. 22406-T1)
• Held in committee: rezoning at 2338-58 N Seeley Ave (No. 22489-T1)

Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight will meet to approve the June 2024 Rule 45 Report and hold subject matter hearings (no votes) on two Office of Inspector General reports: a follow-up to the audit of the Department of Buildings' permit inspections process and the First Quarter 2024 quarterly report. Public comment is limited to 30 minutes total, with each speaker given up to three minutes.

• Approval of June 2024 Rule 45 Report
• Follow-up to audit of Department of Buildings' Permit Inspections Process (released June 5, 2024)
• Quarterly Report: First Quarter 2024 (released April 15, 2024)

The Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight passed the June 2024 Rule 45 Monthly Report. Two subject matter hearings were held with no votes taken, covering updates on the DOB permit inspection audit and the OIG quarterly report.

• Passed June 2024 Rule 45 Monthly Report

Committee on Budget and Government Operations

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations will meet to approve the Monthly Rule 45 Report for June 2024, which tracks city spending. They will also consider an amendment to the 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925, and two fund transfers: one for the Committee on Health and Human Relations and one for the 49th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account. These are routine budget actions.

• Approval of the Monthly Rule 45 Report for June 2024
• Amendment to the 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925 (02024-0010096)
• Transfer of funds within Committee on Health and Human Relations for 2024 (02024-0009798)
• Transfer of funds within 49th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Account for 2024 (02024-0009174)

The Committee on Budget and Government Operations adopted three items: an amendment to the 2024 Annual Appropriation Ordinance within Fund 925, a fund transfer within the Committee on Health and Human Relations, and a transfer within the 15th and 49th Ward Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council.

• Approved amendment to Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2024 within Fund 925 (SO2024-0010096)
• Approved transfer of funds within Committee on Health and Human Relations for Year 2024 (O2024-0009798)
• Approved transfer of funds within 15th and 49th Wards Wage Allowance/Aldermanic Expense Accounts for Year 2024 (SO2024-0009174)

Committee on Finance

The Committee on Finance will consider several items, including a $1.4 million TIF agreement for Jose De Diego Elementary, a zoning code amendment on neighborhood opportunity funds, and a resolution to apply for a state grant for homeless shelters. It will also vote on four settlement orders totaling $22.76 million and various small claims and charitable solicitation permits.

• TIF funds up to $1,400,000 for Jose De Diego Elementary Community Academy, 2301 W. Potomac Avenue
• Settlement of $410,000 in Najera v. City of Chicago
• Settlement of $2,500,000 in Redding v. City of Chicago
• Settlement of $7,600,000 in Velez v. City of Chicago
• Settlement of $11,250,000 in Livingston and Griffin v. City of Chicago

The Committee on Finance approved an ordinance authorizing up to $1.4 million in TIF funds for improvements at Jose De Diego Elementary Community Academy, along with several other items including neighborhood opportunity fund amendments, a housing grant application, small claims payments, and four Tag Day permits. The committee also approved three settlement orders totaling $14.16 million, but rejected one proposed settlement in the Velez case. A subject matter hearing on city revenue was held with no votes taken.

• Approved $1.4M TIF agreement with Chicago Board of Education for Jose De Diego Elementary (O2024-0010100)
• Approved ordinance amending Chapter 16-14 on neighborhood opportunity funds (O2024-0010097)
• Approved resolution authorizing CDOH application for CDBG-CV Urban Shelter Program (R2024-0010099)
• Approved order authorizing payment of various small claims (Or2024-0010647)
• Approved order denying payment of various small claims (CL2024-0010649)
• Approved four Tag Day permits for Knights of Columbus, Audubon Society, ACLU, Planned Parenthood (Or2024-0010650)
• Approved settlement orders: Najera ($410,000), Redding ($2.5M), Livingston/Griffin ($11.25M) (Or2024-0010652, 0010654, 0010656)
• Denied settlement order in Velez v. City of Chicago, $7.6M (Or2024-0010655)

Committee on Police and Fire

The Chicago Committee on Police and Fire is meeting to consider two items: a proposed ordinance defining an unlawful gathering offense with associated penalties, and the appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The committee will take public comment on each item before voting. The agenda also includes routine items like roll call and approval of Rule 45.

• Ordinance defining an unlawful gathering offense and providing associated penalties and sanctions
• Appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo as member of the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability (A2024-0009254)

The Committee on Police and Fire met on July 15, 2024, and considered the appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo to the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability. The item was held in committee, meaning no vote was taken and no decision was made. The meeting was procedural only, with no substantive actions approved or denied.

• Held appointment of Angel Rubi Navarijo to Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will hold a subject matter hearing on three proposed ordinances. These include prohibiting food dumping that attracts wild animals, establishing a Rodent Abatement Tzar to coordinate rat control, and banning unattended substances or weapons on public or private property. The meeting also includes public commentary and receiving the Rule 45 Report.

• O2024-0007841: Prohibit dumping foodstuffs that provide food or harborage to wild animals (Ald. Napolitano, 41)
• O2024-0008767: Replace Section 7-28-660 to establish Rodent Abatement Tzar for rat abatement coordination (Ald. Robinson, 04)
• O2024-0008939: Prohibit unattended substances or weapons on public way or private property (Ald. Knudsen, 43)

The Committee on Health and Human Relations passed two ordinances on July 12, 2024, to be submitted to the City Council on July 17, 2024. One amends the municipal code to prohibit accumulation or dumping of waste in buildings, land, or waterways. The other creates a new code section prohibiting threatening material placed on private property to intimidate or defame, with fines or criminal prosecution as penalties.

• Passed amendment to Municipal Code Section 7-28-710 prohibiting waste accumulation or dumping (substituted in committee)
• Passed new Municipal Code Section 8-4-083 prohibiting threatening material on private property for intimidation or defamation (substituted in committee)

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate will consider several ordinances involving the sale of city-owned properties, including ChiBlockBuilder lots and adjacent neighbor land acquisitions, as well as designations of low-affordability communities. The agenda also includes acceptance of reconveyance deeds from Bickerdike Redevelopment Corporation.

• Acceptance of reconveyance deeds for properties at 1256 N Artesian Ave, 1353 N Maplewood Ave, 3301 W Crystal St, 1020 N Kedzie Ave, and release of 3047 W Wabansia Ave
• Designation of 2031-2033 N Kingsbury St and 2032 Clybourn Ave as low-affordability community
• Designation of 2418-2430 N Milwaukee Ave/2930-2950 W Fullerton Ave as low-affordability community
• Sale of city-owned property at 1953 E 72nd Pl to Walter Green for $2,133 and 6903 S Dorchester Ave to Theaster Gates for $1,296
• Sale of city-owned property at 9121 S Burley Ave to Pilgrim Baptist Church for $4,750

The Committee on Housing and Real Estate approved the June 2024 Rule 45 Report and passed several ordinances authorizing the sale of city-owned properties, including ChiBlockBuilder lots and ANLAP side-yard sales. It also approved designations of low-affordability communities for several properties. All items passed as listed, with no recorded opposition.

• Approved June 2024 Rule 45 Report
• Accepted reconveyance deeds from Bickerdike Redevelopment Corp for 5 properties (26th Ward)
• Designated 2031-2033 N Kingsbury St and 2032 Clybourn Ave as low-affordability community (2nd Ward)
• Designated 2418-2430 N Milwaukee Ave/2930-2950 W Fullerton Ave as low-affordability community (1st Ward)
• Designated 1628 W Division St as low-affordability community (1st Ward)
• Approved sale of 2 ChiBlockBuilder lots to Walter Green ($2,133) and Theaster Gates ($1,296) (5th Ward)
• Approved sale of 2 ChiBlockBuilder lots to Evelyn Hurde ($944) and Andrea Carter ($939) (8th Ward)
• Approved sale of ChiBlockBuilder lot at 11946 S Union Ave to Humu Issifu for $617 (21st Ward)

Committee on Transportation and Public Way

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way is reviewing several ordinances regarding honorary street designations, CTA bus route installations, and parking facility exemptions. The agenda also includes requests for pedestrian bridge easements and the vacation of specific rights-of-way.

• Installation of new CTA bus routes on North Ashland Avenue and North Ravenswood Avenue
• Proposed pedestrian bridge easement for Northwestern Memorial Hospital over East Erie Street
• Exemption from alley ingress/egress barriers for Sunbird Depot at 6933 South State Street
• Honorary designation of 'James B. Lemons Way' on East 75th Street
• Time extension for street dedication by Prairie Shores, LLC in the 4th Ward

The Committee on Transportation and Public Way approved multiple honorary street designations and parking barrier exemptions, along with several transportation-related ordinances. All items were submitted to the City Council for final approval on July 17, 2024. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved honorary designation of East 75th Street as 'Honorary James B. Lemons Way'
• Approved parking barrier exemption for Sunbird Depot at 6933 South State Street
• Approved honorary designation at West Monroe and South Washtenaw as 'Honorary James W. Southward Sr. Way'
• Amended 'Shel Silverstein Way' location to Southwest corner of Kimball and Leland Avenue
• Approved honorary designation of South Halsted Street as 'Honorary Leo Louchios Way'
• Approved parking barrier exemptions for Morguard, Vanilla Blue, Barnes Premium Used Cars, H & J Auto Services, TRC Holdings, Fazal Development, 5338 Lincoln, Mark Aistrope, and Western Front
• Approved CTA bus route installation on North Ashland and North Ravenswood Avenues
• Approved pedestrian bridge easement for Northwestern Memorial Hospital and time extension for Prairie Shores dedication

Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety is meeting to consider a large batch of traffic-related ordinances, including dozens of disabled parking space designations and repeals, new residential permit parking zones, parking restrictions, stop signs, and speed limit changes. The agenda includes both direct introductions and items with department recommendations, plus several items submitted without a department recommendation.

• 14 new disabled parking spaces and 12 repeals (direct introductions)
• Residential permit parking zone changes on South State Street, West Hood Avenue, and North Ravenswood Avenue
• New no parking tow zones on North Milwaukee Avenue and West Belmont Avenue
• Speed limit reductions to 20 mph on North Central Park Avenue and West Belmont Avenue
• Amendment to extend Smart Streets Pilot Program to June 30, 2026

The Committee on Pedestrian & Traffic Safety passed numerous items, including disabled parking permits, parking restrictions, traffic signs, and residential permit parking zones. Most items were recommended by city departments, while others were direct introductions or passed with override over department recommendations. No substantive policy decisions beyond these routine traffic and parking measures were made.

• Approved 60+ disabled parking permit prohibitions (recommended by departments)
• Approved 14 disabled parking permits as direct introductions
• Approved 28 disabled parking permits with override over department recommendations
• Approved 9 all-way stop signs at various intersections
• Approved 2 no parking tow zones (Milwaukee Ave, Lake St)
• Approved 8 repeals of disabled parking permits
• Approved 4 residential permit parking zone changes
• Approved 2 amendments to Municipal Code for Smart Streets and automated parking enforcement

Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation will consider approval of the May 2024 Monthly Rule 45 report and an ordinance amending municipal code section 10-8-332 to allow permits for athletic events that do not pose unreasonable health risks to participants, bystanders, or city personnel.

• Approval of May 2024 Monthly Rule 45 report
• Ordinance 02024-0009633 amending section 10-8-332 regarding athletic event permits

The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation approved the May 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report and passed an ordinance amending municipal code section 10-8-332. The ordinance requires an evaluation that athletic events do not present unreasonable risk to health of participants, bystanders, or city personnel before permits are issued. The ordinance was introduced by Alderman Reilly (42) and passed by the committee on July 10, 2024.

• Approved May 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Passed ordinance SO2024-0009633 requiring health risk evaluation for athletic event permits

Committee on Education and Child Development

The Committee on Education and Child Development is holding a subject matter hearing on Childcare for All. This is a discussion item, not a vote on specific legislation.

• Subject matter hearing on Childcare for All

Committee on Aviation

The Committee on Aviation will consider an ordinance approving a concession lease and license agreement at Chicago O'Hare International Airport with HFF HPH SK ORD T5, LLC as the concessionaire. The agenda also includes approval of the Rule 45 Report for March 2024. Public comment is accepted until July 8, 2024.

• Ordinance O2024-0010130: Concession lease and license agreement at O'Hare with HFF HPH SK ORD T5, LLC
• Approval of Rule 45 Report for March 2024

Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development will review several property tax incentive requests and appointments. The agenda also includes a proposed amendment regarding the domestic storage of City data.

• Support for Class 6(b) tax incentives at 5201 W Grand Ave, 9165 S Harbor Ave, 2841 S Ashland Ave, and 1621-1625 W Carroll Ave
• Support for Class 7(a) tax incentive at 5100 S Darnen Ave
• Class 6(b) SER tax incentive for properties at 4533 and 4545 W Augusta Blvd
• Amendment to require City data be processed, stored, and transmitted within the United States
• Reappointments to the North Halsted Commission and Oak Street commission

The committee approved the reappointment of three members to Special Service Area commissions and supported tax incentives for 11 properties. All items were passed and will be submitted to the City Council on July 17, 2024.

• Reappointed Carlton F. Daniels-Metz to SSA No. 18 North Halsted Commission
• Reappointed Kearby J. Kaiser to SSA No. 18 North Halsted Commission
• Reappointed Duke Miglin to SSA No. 75 Oak Street Commission
• Supported Class 6(b) tax incentive for 5201 W Grand Ave
• Supported Class 6(b) tax incentive for 9165 S Harbor Ave
• Supported Class 7(a) tax incentive for 5100 S Darnen Ave
• Supported Class 6(b) tax incentive for 2841 S Ashland Ave
• Supported Class 6(b) tax incentive for 1621-1625 W Carroll Ave

Committee on Committees and Rules

The Committee on Committees and Rules is meeting to consider several procedural matters, including approval of the March 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report, corrections to City Council journals and ordinance pamphlets, and a resolution to amend multiple City Council Rules of Order. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Approval of March 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of December 13, 2023
• Correction of pamphlet copies of ordinances issued April 19, 2024
• Correction of special pamphlet copy regarding General Obligation and Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bonds
• Amendment of Rules 1, 8, 10, 37, 40, 46, and 51 of City Council Rules of Order

The Committee on Committees and Rules approved four corrections to City Council records and rejected a proposed amendment to the Rules of Order. The approved corrections fix errors in the December 13, 2023 Journal of Proceedings and three pamphlet copies issued in April 2024. The proposed rules amendment, which would have changed multiple rules and allowed members to seek counsel during another member's speech, did not pass.

• Approved correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of December 13, 2023
• Approved correction of City Council Pamphlet Copy of (02024-0008842) issued April 19, 2024
• Approved correction of City Council Pamphlet Copy of (SO2024-0007838) issued April 19, 2024
• Approved correction of City Council Special Pamphlet Copy issued April 24, 2024 regarding bonds
• Amendment of Rules 1,8,10,37,40,46 and 51 of City Council Rules of Order did not pass

Committee on Health and Human Relations

The Committee on Health and Human Relations will hold a subject matter hearing regarding the Mental Health System Expansion (MHSE) Report. The session includes a presentation of recommendations from the MHSE Working Group originally issued on May 31, 2024.

• Presentation of the Mental Health System Expansion (MHSE) Report recommendations
• Receipt of the Rule 45 Report

Committee on Public Safety

The Committee on Public Safety is meeting to approve the monthly Rule 45 report for May 2024 and to hold a subject matter hearing on transportation logistics for the Democratic National Convention. No votes will be taken on the hearing topic.

• Approval of monthly Rule 45 report for May 2024
• Subject matter hearing on Democratic National Convention transportation logistics

Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights is meeting to vote on several items, including a call for hearings on Chicago Police and Law Department practices regarding U nonimmigrant status certifications, a resolution urging federal action on temporary protective status for Ecuadorian migrants, and approval of the March 2024 Rule 45 report. The committee will also hold a subject-matter hearing to discuss the implications of climate change-induced migration to Chicago.

• Call for hearings with Chicago Police Department and Chicago Law Department on U nonimmigrant status certifications, approval/denial policies, and data collection
• Call for President Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security to process temporary protective status requests for Ecuadorian citizens
• Approval of the March 2024 Rule 45 Report (R2023-0001265, R2024-0007367)
• Subject-matter hearing on R2024-0008935: exploring climate change-induced migration to Chicago

The Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights approved the March 2024 Rule 45 Report and passed three resolutions: calling for hearings with the Chicago Police Department on U nonimmigrant status certifications, urging federal action on temporary protective status for Ecuadorian migrants, and calling for hearings on climate change-induced migration. All items passed unanimously.

• Approved March 2024 Rule 45 Report (passed)
• Passed resolution calling for CPD hearings on U visa certifications (passed)
• Passed resolution urging federal processing of TPS for Ecuadorian citizens (passed)
• Passed resolution calling for hearings on climate migration (passed)

Joint Committee: Health and Human Relations; Public Safety

The Joint Committee on Health & Human Relations and Public Safety will hold a subject matter hearing. The session focuses on the annual report regarding hate crimes and hate incidents in Chicago.

• Subject matter hearing: Chicago Commission on Human Relations Annual Hate Crimes and Hate Incidents Report

Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Revenue

The Chicago City Council Committee on Finance: Subcommittee on Revenue will hold a subject matter hearing regarding City revenue. No votes will be taken during this meeting.

• Subject matter hearing on City revenue

Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards is reviewing various map amendments, including requests for residential additions, commercial conversions, and new high-rise developments. The agenda also includes the review of large sign permits and a re-referral to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way.

• Proposed 43-story and 37-story buildings at 1200-1232 W Fulton St
• Rezoning for a seven-story mixed-use development at 3327-3635 N Lincoln Ave
• Request to allow an outdoor dog park at 2200 N Ashland Ave
• Permits for large signs over 100 feet in area at 360 N Green St and 1601 N Milwaukee Ave
• Rezoning of 5920 N Ridge to permit seventeen new dwelling units

The Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards recommended approval of numerous zoning map amendments and planned developments, including a 45-story residential building at 345 N Aberdeen, an 18-story building at 2328 S Michigan, and a 15-story building at 2031-2033 N Kingsbury. Several items were passed as revised, and one was re-referred to the Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The committee also approved multiple large sign permits.

• Approved 45-story, 559-unit residential building at 345 N Aberdeen (PASS AS REVISED)
• Approved 18-story, 256-unit building at 2328 S Michigan (PASS AS REVISED)
• Approved 15-story, 359-unit building at 2031-2033 N Kingsbury (PASS AS REVISED)
• Approved industrial planned development for 413,400 sq ft facility at 1001-1235 W 119th St (PASS AS REVISED)
• Approved adult-use cannabis dispensary in Planned Development No. 1450 at 3631-3657 N Central (PASS AS REVISED)
• Approved CTA training and control center at 335-375 N Pulaski (PASS AS REVISED)
• Re-referred plat of Central Eight Resubdivision to Committee on Transportation and Public Way
• Approved multiple large sign permits (e.g., 360 N Green St, 1601 N Milwaukee Ave, 550 N State St)

Committee on Committees and Rules

The Committee on Committees and Rules is meeting to approve the March 2024 Rule 45 report, correct several City Council journal and pamphlet records, and consider a resolution to amend multiple rules of order regarding legislative counsel. The agenda is mostly procedural, with one substantive resolution.

• Approval of March 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report
• Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of December 13, 2023
• Correction of pamphlet copies of ordinances issued April 19, 2024
• Correction of special pamphlet copy regarding bond issuance for economic development and affordable housing
• Resolution to amend Rules 1, 8, 10, 37, 40, 46, and 51 to allow members to seek counsel on Rules of Order when another member is speaking

City Council

The Chicago City Council is meeting to vote on a range of financial and land-use items, including bond issuances for O'Hare Airport and water revenue, several tax increment financing (TIF) agreements for park improvements, and multiple legal settlements. The agenda also includes housing revenue bonds for mixed-income developments and sales of city-owned properties for community gardens and industrial use.

• Settlement of $50,000,000 in cases against James Cassidy, et al. ($21M city, $29M insurance)
• Issuance of O'Hare International Airport General Airport Senior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2024
• TIF allocation up to $9,000,000 for Moran Park field house at 5727 S. Racine Ave
• Multi-family housing revenue bonds up to $88,000,000 for 111 W. Monroe St
• Sale of city-owned property at 4204-4232 W Lake St to Lake Keeler LLC for $196,000

• Various small claims — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Payment of various small claims — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Support of Class C Tax incentive for property at 4121 and 4155-4157 S Packers Ave — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Support of Class 6(b) Tax incentive for property at 10770 S Doty Ave — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Appointment of Richard H. Trumbo as member of Special Service Area No. 43, Devon Avenue Commission — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Appointment of Leroy Brown, Jr. as member of Special Service Area No. 61-2023, Hyde Park Commission — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Reappointment of Keith R. Brandenburger as member of Special Service Area No. 55, 111th/Kedzie Commission — 47-0 (+0P/3A)
• Appointment of Cesar Coronado as member of Special Service Area No. 54, Sheridan Road Commission — 47-0 (+0P/3A)

Committee on Police and Fire

The Committee on Police and Fire is meeting to consider three Police Board appointments and hold a subject-matter hearing on a proposed bereavement leave policy for families of uniformed service members killed in the line of duty. Public comment will be taken on each item before any vote.

• Appointment of Claudia F. Badillo to the Police Board (A2024-0009554)
• Appointment of Justin L. Terry to the Police Board (A2024-0009555)
• Appointment of Kathryn C. Liss to the Police Board (A2024-0009556)
• Subject matter hearing only on proposed Municipal Code amendment 2-36-762 for bereavement leave after death of a uniformed service member (O2023-0006445)