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City Council

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall -- Council Chamber -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago City Council held its December meeting, focusing heavily on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) projects and urban development initiatives. The council approved multiple ordinances related to infrastructure improvements, including the Red Line Extension Project and several neighborhood redevelopment plans. Notable actions included zoning changes, transit improvements, and recognition of community contributions.

Key Decisions

  • Red Line Extension Project Passed
  • Tax Increment Financing for Chicago Board of Education Land Acquisition Passed
  • Redevelopment of Historic Gerber Building as Grocery Store Passed
  • Zoning Reclassification for Multiple City Locations Passed
  • Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Speech Passed

Agenda

  1. Call to Order
  2. Quorum Roll Call
  3. Determination of Quorum
  4. Pledge of Allegiance
  5. Invocation
  6. Public Comment
  7. REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY OFFICERS
  8. RESOLUTIONS FROM THE MAYOR
  9. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS FROM THE MAYOR
  10. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK
  11. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  12. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
  13. O2022-3938 Designation of municipal depositories of City of Chicago and Chicago Board of Education for Fiscal Year 2023
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  14. O2022-3800 Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for construction of park with headquarters facility, fieldhouse, multi-purpose community rooms, outdoor sport and play site amenities at 4800 S Western Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  15. O2022-3797 Intergovernmental redevelopment agreement with Chicago Cooperative d.b.a. Chicago Market - a Community Co-op, lease tenant with Chicago Transit Authority, for rehabilitation and operation of historic Gerber Building at 4620 N Broadway as full-service grocery store
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman , the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  16. O2022-3816 Buffer zone(s) for residential permit parking at 1101-1199 and 1100-1198 N Campbell Ave - Zone No. 759
    Ordinance
  17. O2022-3794 Issuance and transfer of various Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to augment Metra realignment and 15th Street components overseen by Chicago Department of Transportation for University of Illinois Discovery Partners Institute project at 1501 S Wells St
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  18. O2022-3790 Waiver of fees for Chicago Board of Education and its contractors for ongoing improvements on buildings and facilities operated for public or governmental use
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  19. O2022-3801 Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education to provide Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for land acquisition from Chicago Housing Authority and construction of new Near South High School at 2450 S State St
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  20. O2022-3798 Second amendment to Kinzie Industrial Conservation Redevelopment Project regarding project completion dates and retirement of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) debt obligations
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  21. O2022-3806 Approval of third amendment to Pulaski Corridor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) project and plan
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  22. O2022-3804 Designation of third amendment expanding Pulaski Corridor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Area
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  23. O2022-3805 Adoption of third amendment to expanded Pulaski Corridor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Area
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  24. SO2022-3809 Approval of redevelopment plan for Red Line Extension Redevelopment Project Area
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed as Substitute by yeas and nays as follows

  25. SO2022-3807 Designation of Red Line Extension Redevelopment Project Area as Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Project Area
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed as Substitute by yeas and nays as follows

  26. SO2022-3810 Adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing (TIF) project costs within Red Line Extension project
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed as Substitute by yeas and nays as follows

  27. O2022-3811 Intergovernmental development agreement with Chicago Transit Authority for use of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) funds for Red Line Expansion project
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  28. Or2022-381 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 667 W Diversey Pkwy
    Order
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Tunney, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Order was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  29. R2022-1414 Tribute to late Wafeek Aiyash
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    On motion of Alderman Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Resolution was Adopted by yeas and nays as follows

  30. A2022-157 Appointment of Lex A. Galeas as member of Special Service Area No. 13, Stockyards Commission
    Appointment
    Action: Approved Passed

    On motion of Alderman Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Appointment was Approved by yeas and nays as follows

  31. O2022-3808 Designation of Transit Facility Improvement Area for implementation of Red Line Extension Project
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  32. R2022-1405 Tribute to Myrna Salazar
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Failed

    On motion of Alderman Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman , the Resolution was Adopted by yeas and nays as follows.

  33. O2022-3664 Zoning Reclassification Map No. 14-D at 1500-1508 E 59th St, 1501-1509 E 59th St, 1450-1458 E 60th St and 1451-1457 E 60th St - App No. 22018
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Tunney, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  34. R2022-1412 Condemnation of words and actions by Kanye West and call on social media providers and media outlets to cease giving Kanye West and other antisemites platform for spreading hate and lies
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    On motion of Alderman Silverstein, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Resolution was Adopted by yeas and nays as follows

  35. Or2022-383 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 2233 W Division St
    Order
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Tunney, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Order was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  36. Or2022-382 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 625 W Diversey Pkwy
    Order
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Tunney, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Order was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  37. SO2022-3642 Honorary street designation as "John E. Byrne Way"
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

    On motion of Alderman Brookins, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed as Substitute by yeas and nays as follows

  38. A2022-156 Appointment of Yvette Leon as member of Special Service Area No. 13, Stockyards Commission
    Appointment
    Action: Approved Passed

    On motion of Alderman Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Appointment was Approved by yeas and nays as follows

  39. O2022-3992 Time fixed for next City Council Meeting January 18, 2023 at 10:00 A.M.
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  40. SO2022-3813 Redevelopment agreement with 4300 Roosevelt LLC and provision of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance for construction of facilities and parking area at 4300 W Roosevelt Rd and 4301 W Fifth Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows

  41. R2022-1404 Recognition of School Resource Officers John Bauer and Katherina Nowakowski
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    On motion of Alderman Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Resolution was Adopted by yeas and nays as follows

  42. SO2022-2635 Zoning Reclassification Map No. 7-H at 2501 N Elston Ave - App No. 21131
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

    On motion of Alderman Tunney, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed as Substitute by yeas and nays as follows

  43. R2022-1415 Congratulations extended to Alderman Cardenas on retirement as alderman of 12th Ward
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

    On motion of Alderman Harris, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Resolution was Adopted by yeas and nays as follows

  44. O2022-3462 Zoning Reclassification Map No. 7-F at 2821 N Orchard Ave - App No. 22012T1
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

    On motion of Alderman Tunney, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Passed by yeas and nays as follows