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Wed 3/24/2021
10:00a.m.
Council Chambers, City Hall
121 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL
Wed 03/03 - Committee on Health and Human Relations
Mon 03/08 - Committee on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety
Wed 03/17 - Committee on Budget and Government Operations
At the latest City Council meeting on Feb 26th, council members took action on 683 pieces of legislation, including 67 that are non-routine.
One of the more unusual aspects of Chicago City Council is the volume of ordinances that are introduced and passed every month. Most of these are routine items like sign permits, damaged vehicle claims, sidewalk cafe approvals and honorifics.
To help sort through all of this, we classify all legislation and tag it appropriately. If something doesn’t look like a routine piece of legislation, we tag it as Non-Routine to make it easier to discover.
Resolution R2021-217 Active
Call for hearing(s) on establishment of City Council Office of Legislative Counsel to provide independent counsel to members of City Council
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Hearing
Resolution R2021-221 Active
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-759 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 7-28 and 17-17 regarding refuse requirements for townhouse developments
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Resolution R2021-209 Active
Call for creditors to provide 60-day grace period before reporting late payments to credit reporting agencies
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Resolution R2021-213 Active
Call for hearing(s) on implementation of guaranteed income initiative and cash-based programs and policies to help working people and families become more resilient to financial emergencies
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Hearing
Ordinance O2021-753 Active
Call for Commissioner of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection to update Expanded Outdoor Dining Program to permit BYOB
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-769 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-32-085 by modifying charitable organizations eligible for contributions from voluntary employee payroll deduction program
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2021-734 Active
Amendment of ordinance which authorized budget director to appropriate emergency-related funds in response to COVID-19 pandemic and to modify repeal date of said ordinance
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Resolution R2021-212 Active
Call for subject matter hearing(s) on Office of Inspector General's Report on Chicago’s Response to George Floyd Protests and Unrest
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-758 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-4-310 and 10-8-180 to prohibit snow and ice removal from subsurface parking lots onto public ways
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2021-641 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-64-206 by installing parking meters and regulating parking meter hours of operation on portions of W Erie St and N Kingsbury St
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Resolution R2021-214 Active
Call for public health agencies to include hotel and hospitality workers in phase 1b of COVID-19 vaccine rollout
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-618 Active
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Order Or2021-44 Active
Call for Chief Procurement Officer to provide electronic PDF copies of reports and documentation regarding Section E of filed Economic Disclosure Statements to Subcommittee on Slavery Reparations ...
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-735 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-6-230(g)(5) to prohibit booting of motor vehicles on private property within 1st Ward
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2021-732 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-20-030 regarding requirements for termination or discontinuation of gas supply
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Resolution R2021-215 Active
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Hearing
Resolution R2021-216 Active
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-761 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 8, 9, 10 and 13 to update language concerning urban mobility, traffic safety and wrecks that involve automobiles and encourage achievement of Vision Zero ...
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2021-763 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-150 entitled "Transparency and Accountability in the Police Department Lawsuit Settlements"
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2021-642 Active
Extension of privilege term to Chicago Title Land Trust Co. for maintenance and use of public plaza deck at 430 N Michigan Ave
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-764 Active
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-624 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-12-1005-D to prohibit illumination of high-rise building signs between hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m.
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2021-627 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 17-7 and 17-9 to modify boundaries of Cannabis Zone Districts and requirements for cannabis business establishments
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Report F2021-25 Active
2/26/2021 - Placed on File
Non-Routine
City Matters
Special Funds
Inspector General
Resolution R2021-225 Active
Call for denial of permit for proposed recycling operation at 116th and Calumet River and of any further permits for Reserve Management Group
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-797 Active
Amendment of ordinance SO2020-4101 to modify locations and expiration date of temporary, emergency government-authorized fire, police or life protection services
2/26/2021 - Direct Introduction
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Resolution R2021-226 Active
Call for hearing(s) to establish mission and agenda for Committee on Health and Human Relations Subcommittee on Reparations
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Hearing
Resolution R2021-218 Active
2/26/2021 - Referred
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-744 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-446 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-44-080 regarding 30-year renewable term supporting Chicago Community Land Trust properties under ARO (Affordable Requirements Ordinance)
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2021-739 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-456 Active
Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive renewal for property at 4545 W Armitage Ave and 4559 W Armitage Ave
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Tax Incentives
Ordinance O2021-95 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (27.390) to allow additional alcoholic liquor licenses on portion(s) of S Halsted St, W Gladys Ave and W Quincy St
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Land Use
Liquor and Package Store Restrictions
Ordinance O2021-454 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Tax Incentives
Ordinance O2021-457 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (26.1) and 4-60-023 (26.1) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Armitage Ave
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Land Use
Liquor and Package Store Restrictions
Ordinance O2021-415 Active
Renewal and amendment of lease agreement with L.F.L. Properties, Inc. for use of space at 4300 W North Ave for Chicago Public Library North-Pulaski branch
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-294 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (42.56) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N LaSalle Dr and W Ontario St
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Land Use
Liquor and Package Store Restrictions
Appointment A2021-3 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Special Service Area
Ordinance O2021-410 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-32-031 to include security instruments offering indemnification for workers' compensation and other insurance claims regarding construction and operations at ...
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
City Matters
Airports
Ordinance O2021-96 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (27.167) and 4-60-023 (27.167) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of W Carroll Ave and N Laflin St
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Land Use
Liquor and Package Store Restrictions
Ordinance O2021-416 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Council Matters
Call for Action
Ordinance O2021-453 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Tax Incentives
Appointment A2021-1 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Special Service Area
Appointment A2021-18 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
City Matters
Appointment
Ordinance O2021-412 Active
Acquisition of vacant parcel at 3410 W Ogden Ave in conformity with Ogden/Pulaski Redevelopment Plan
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Tax Increment Financing
Ordinance O2021-743 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Business Permits and Privileges
Industrial Permit Parking
Ordinance O2021-440 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
City Matters
Labor Agreement
Appointment A2021-4 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Special Service Area
Appointment A2021-19 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
City Matters
Appointment
Ordinance O2021-741 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-448 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-230 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (1.74) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Western Ave
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Land Use
Liquor and Package Store Restrictions
Appointment A2021-2 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Special Service Area
Ordinance O2021-737 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-742 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed as Substitute
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Traffic
Vehicle Weight Limitation
Appointment A2021-17 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
City Matters
Appointment
Appointment A2021-5 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Special Service Area
Ordinance O2021-447 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
City Matters
City Business
Getting and Giving Land
Appointment A2021-6 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Economic Development
Special Service Area
Ordinance O2020-6017 Active
Dedication, opening and vacation of public way(s) in area bounded by E 116th St, S Avenue O, E 122nd St and South Chicago & Southern Railroad
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Unclassified
Ordinance O2021-460 Active
Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-06-0400 regarding planned manufacturing districts and Section 17-09-0100 by modifying language regarding day care facilities
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
City Matters
Municipal Code
Ordinance O2020-6016 Active
Vacation of public alley(s) in area bounded by N Ogden Ave, W Lake St, N Loomis St and W Randolph St
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
City Matters
City Business
Vacation of Public Street
Ordinance O2021-211 Active
2/26/2021 - Passed
Non-Routine
Ward Matters
Land Use
Subdivison
Appointment A2021-22 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
City Matters
Appointment
Appointment A2021-20 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
City Matters
Appointment
Appointment A2021-21 Active
2/26/2021 - Approved
Non-Routine
City Matters
Appointment