City Council
Chicago City Council
Wed 9/21/2022
10:00 a.m.
City Hall - Council Chamber - Chicago, Illinois
Agenda
- Call To Order
- Quorum Roll Call
- REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
- Congratulations extended to Robert Bradley on 85th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Carolyn Brumfield on 75th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Jean Brumfield on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Acquanetta B. Bluing on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Bruce Campbell on 75th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Lavette E. Campbell on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Cheryl D. Dugan on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Georgia W. Flowers on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Beverly J. Glinsey on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to William P. Humphrey on 80th birthday
- COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
- Congratulations extended to Ms. Quence Ingram on 80th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Marjorie A. Love on 85th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Cecile E. Mays on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Richard F. Nelson on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Mary A. Powell on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Beverly O. Prather on 85th birthday
- Congratulations extended to John C. Ross on 80th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Brenda M. Scott on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Leonard C. Sisnette on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Anita W. Smith on 65th birthday
- Issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds to Grace Manor LP for construction of affordable housing at 3401-3423 W Ogden Ave
- Congratulations extended to Ruby L. Woods on 75th birthday
- Tribute to late Raquel A. Arroyo
- Tribute to late Kelly Ann Baker
- Tribute to late Janice Alice Bohan
- Tribute to late James R. Brush
- Tribute to late Timothy John Burrow, Jr.
- Tribute to late Adela Caro
- Tribute to late Rosa Condemi
- Tribute to late Rich Ecker
- Tribute to late Margaret Marie Finley
- Issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds to RBH Chicago Project LLC for construction of townhouses and low-income housing development at 2620 W Hirsch Street
- Tribute to late Leonard J. Frenzel
- Tribute to late Frank L. Garcia
- Tribute to late Maria Ngook Woon Gee
- Tribute to late Richard Gonzales, Sr.
- Tribute to late Mary J. Gutierrez
- Tribute to late Dominic A. Iozzo
- Tribute to late Martin J. Kuber
- Tribute to late Joan Kungis
- Tribute to late Joanne J. Moravec
- Tribute to late Cheung L. Ng
- Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for allocation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for lower-level locker room reconstruction at Gompers Park, 4222 W Foster Ave
- Tribute to late Leonard W. Ostrowski
- Tribute to late James Philip Pascente
- Tribute to late Elisa Ramos
- Tribute to late Maryrose Santa-Buscemi
- Tribute to late Frances Schrama
- Tribute to late Alfred Smith
- Tribute to late James J. Toolis II
- Tribute to late Mary Ellen Williams
- Tribute to late Ted Wisniewski
- Tribute to late Kathleen C. Sweeney
- Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for allocation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for ball field and landscape improvements, new water feature, playground modernization and other site improvements at Touhy Herbert Park, 2106 W Adams St
- Congratulations extended to Leokadia Paliwoda on 100th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Maximilion Alexander Gonzalez on achieving rank of Eagle Scout
- Congratulations extended to Nicholas Diaz on achieving rank of Eagle Scout
- Congratulations extended to Matthew Edward Salinas on achieving rank of Eagle Scout
- Congratulations extended to Krzysztof Sendecki on achieving rank of Eagle Scout
- Congratulations extended to Robert Sendecki on achieving rank of Eagle Scout
- Tribute to late George Beary
- Tribute to late Edward J. Bedore
- Tribute to late Thomas P. Coffey
- Tribute to late Ramsey E. Lewis, Jr.
- Judgment and settlements for months of July and August 2022
- Tribute to late Honorable Edward H. Marsalek
- Tribute to late Nancy Drew Sheehan
- Tribute to late Henry J. Tamarin
- Congratulations extended to Field Training Officer Raul Avila on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Christopher J. Barajas on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Rafael Borja on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Guillermo Cerna on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Lieutenant Daniel T. Dacanay on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Joseph Engelhardt on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Hector M. Fuentes on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Payment of small claims
- Congratulations extended to Officer Manuel Godinez on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Field Training Officer Robert Hodap on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Richard M. Houlihan on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Ronald A. Mariani on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer Michael R. Mayhew on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Congratulations extended to Officer James L. Ward on retirement from Chicago Police Department
- Tribute to late Kim Heard Belton
- Tribute to late Reverend James Branch
- Tribute to late Emma Daniels
- Tribute to late Mother Artra Nell Mosley
- Various small claims
- Congratulations extended to Milton Armstead on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Vonceil Barnes on 80th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Gloria Brewer on 80th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Elizabeth Cabral on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Shirley Copeland on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Bryant David on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Marcia Frazier on 80th birthday
- Congratulations extended to George Gayden on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to James Grace on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Vera Harvey on 97th birthday
- Issuance of tag day permit(s) for Illinois State Council, Knights of Columbus
- Congratulations extended to Elijah Hobbs on 93rd birthday
- Congratulations extended to Edna Johnson Horton on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Freddie Johnson 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Gary Linevitch on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Mary Little on 80th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Audie Montgomery on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Mozell Nelson on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Martina Perez on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Lula Porch on 90th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Cipriano Ramos on 65th birthday
- Determination Of Quorum
- Settlement agreement regarding case of Beanell Alvarez, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Guadalupe Franco-Martinez, deceased v. City of Chicago, a Municipal Corporation, by and through the acts of Agents and/or Employees, cited as 2020 L 6251
- Congratulations extended to Robert Slay on 70th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Anthony Smith on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Jerri Wheeler on 65th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Emma Whitehead on 91st birthday
- Recognition of October 23 through October 31, 2022 as Red Ribbon Week
- Congratulations extended to VFW Rhine Post 2729 on 90th anniversary
- Congratulations extended to Mamie Hollis on 100th birthday and declaration of August 2, 2022 as "Mamie Hollis' Great Legacy Day" in Chicago
- Tribute to late Michael Howard Bankston III
- Tribute to late Raymond Allen Murray, Jr
- Tribute to late Myrna Salazar
- Settlement agreement regarding case of Patrick Prince v. City of Chicago, et al., cited as No 18 CV 029532
- Recognition of Latino Heritage Month and contributions of Chicago City Council Latino Caucus
- Celebration of National POW/MIA Recognition Day on September 16
- Tribute to late Emogene Wright Jackson Palmer
- Tribute to late Bernice Thompson
- Congratulations extended to Berneice Mills-Thomas on retirement from Near North Health Service Corporation
- Congratulations to Pastor Dr. Edward E. Silas and Elect Lady Delphine Silas on serving for 18 years at Progressive Way Mission COGIC
- Tribute to late Richard A. Michael
- Congratulations extended to The Chicago Reporter on 50th anniversary
- Recognition of Paul M. Lisnek and declaration of June 19, 2023 as "Paul Lisnek Day" in Chicago
- Recognition of Berneice Mills-Thomas service as Executive Director of Near North Health Service Corporation
- Settlement agreement regarding case of Dilan Abreu v. City of Chicago, cited as 19 CV 2161
- Congratulations extended to Emily Reusswig and Patrick Whalen on upcoming marriage and declaration of October 14, 2022 as "Patrick Whalen and Emily Reusswig Day" in Chicago
- Tribute to late Joyce Dugan
- Congratulations extended to Commander Ernest T. Maxey on 100th birthday
- Congratulations extended to Nicholas Senn High School Class of 1957's 65th reunion
- Congratulations extended to Edward J. Zerang on 90th birthday
- Aldermanic Introductions
- Approval Of Journal Of Proceedings
- UNFINISHED BUSINESS
- MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
- Ordinance Setting Data And Time Of Next City Council Meeting
- Settlement agreement regarding case of Dwayne Rowlett v. City of Chicago and Chicago Police Officer Alex Raske, cited as 17 L 13250
- Roll Call On Omnibus
- Adjournment
- COMMITTEE ON AVIATION
- Ground lease agreement with Illinois Bell Telephone Company LLC at Chicago O'Hare International Airport for replacement of copper lines with fiber optic lines for off-site service to airport with planned alteration/demolition of tenant's Telephone Exchange Building on existing airport property
- COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
- Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2022 amendment within Fund No. 925 regarding Office of Mayor, Department of Family and Support Services, Department of Public Health, Department of Housing, Department of Fire, Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Chicago Public Library
- Redevelopment agreement with and Neighborhood Opportunity Fund assistance to John Scheff, Inc., d.b.a. Motoworks Chicago Ltd. for expansion of motorcycle and scooter offerings, creation of motorcycle riding school and community event space at 1901 S Western Ave
- COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES AND RULES
- Pledge Of Allegiance
- COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, CAPITAL AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
- Appointment of Lynetta Jones as member of Special Service Area No. 45, 103rd/Halsted Commission
- Reappointment of Jennifer L. Tremblay as member of Special Service Area No. 48, Old Town Commission
- Reappointment of George W. Rumsey as member of Special Service Area No. 61, Hyde Park Commission
- Reappointment of Gregory B. Guttman as member of Special Service Area No. 61, Hyde Park Commission
- Appointment of Elliot J. Adamczyk as member of Special Service Area No. 76, North Michigan Avenue Commission
- Appointment of Adrienne E. O'Brien as member of Special Service Area No. 76, North Michigan Avenue Commission
- Call for hearing(s) on current and future state of cryptocurrency
- COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND HUMAN RELATIONS
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-10-025 regarding circumstances warranting gender identification in City documentation
- Invocation
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 6 by adding new Chapter 6-20 entitled "Bodily Autonomy" and associated modification of Section 8-4-010 regarding penalty for disorderly conduct
- COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE
- Sale of vacant City-owned property at 429 E 48th Place to Jeffrey and Stephanie Glover Douglas
- Sale of vacant City-owned property at 4350 W Van Buren St to Ngaya T. Brunner
- Sale of vacant City-owned property at 415 S Kilbourn Ave to Corasha Diamond Watts
- Sale of vacant City-owned property at 6435 N California Ave to Forging Opportunities for Refugees in America, Inc
- Amendment of escrow agreement with North Austin Community Center for excavation, transportation and disposal of contaminated wood chips at 1815-1911 N Laramie Ave
- Long-term right of entry agreement with Commonwealth Edison at former site of Republic Steel and LTV, located generally at E 126th Pl and S Avenue O
- COMMITTEE ON LICENSE AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-6 to repeal Section 4-6-230(g)(5) regarding booting of motor vehicles on private property
- Public Comment
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-4-010 by modifying requirements for electric-powered personal delivery devices
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-600 regarding fuel surcharges for taxicabs
- Renewal of designation of 28th, 30th and 41st Precincts of 13th Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units and vacation rentals
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (21.130) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 87th St
- Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-48-045 restricting operation of pedicabs during certain hours within area bounded by Ohio St, Lake Shore Dr, Lake Michigan and Chicago River
- COMMITTEE ON PEDESTRIAN AND TRAFFIC SAFETY
- COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-78 regarding charges filed with Police Board following discharge recommendation from Police Department and removal of disciplinary recommendations for deceased members of Police Department
- Call for Chicago Police Department to create criteria for sworn officers assigned to civilian positions and call on Chicago Police Department and Public Safety Administration to provide quarterly reports on reasons why civilian work is performed by sworn officers
- REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS
- COMMITTEE ON SPECIAL EVENTS, CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND RECREATION
- Reappointment of Myetie H. Hamilton as commissioner of Chicago Park District
- COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WAY
- Acquisition of various parcels on portions of S Rockwell St, S California Ave, S Fairfield Ave, S Washtenaw Ave, W Columbus Ave and S Western Ave for Belt Railway Company of Chicago construction of grade-separated crossing at W Columbus Ave
- Grant(s) of privilege in public way for Ashland & 79th Currency
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for DAC Developments - if capacity exceeds 6 spaces
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 538 E 38th St - if capacity exceeds 6 spaces
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 624 E Pershing Rd - if capacity exceeds 6 spaces
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 5422 S University
- Honorary street designation as "Honorary Charlie 'Boot' Allen Way"
- RESOLUTIONS FROM THE MAYOR
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Yong Le LLC
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Barbara Vick Early Childhood Center (Chicago Public Schools/Board of Education of City of Chicago)
- Honorary street designation as "Ronald Everette McKee, Sr. Way"
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Raul Rivera and Mirna Rivera
- Honorary street designation as "Shirley Deer Way"
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 1217 W Washington LLC
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 1245 W Fulton LLC
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Damen Walnut LLC
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Limitless Towing & Recovery, Inc.
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Midwest Academy for Gifted Education NFP
- COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS FROM THE MAYOR
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for RealVet Westloop LLC
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Archers Metal Deco, Inc./Guillermo Archer
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Chi City Auto Sales, Inc./Andres Esquivel
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for JRS Automotive Repair Corp./Rosalva Lozano
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for PCC Community Wellness Center - Primary Care Pavilion
- Honorary street designation as "James (Jimmy) Cummings Way"
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 5216 Lincoln LLC
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for DBA-Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chicago
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for NARE 2935 LLC
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Sustainabuild LLC - 4930/Igor Petruschchak
- COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK
- Vacation of portion of S Green St within area bounded by W 63rd Pkwy and S Peoria Dr
- COMMITTEE ON ZONING, LANDMARKS AND BUILDING STANDARDS
- AGREED CALENDAR
- Congratulations extended to Cheryl Miller on retirement from Office of City Clerk
- Congratulations extended to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on 100th anniversary
- Declaration of October 11, 2022 as Official Day of the Girl in Chicago
- Congratulations extended to Louise McCurry on service to Hyde Park and Jackson Park communities
- Tribute to late Prince Asiel Ben Israel
- Congratulations extended to Dr. Charlene Humphrey Patterson on birthday
- Congratulations extended to Mary Arnold on 85th birthday
