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City Council

Wednesday, January 18, 2023 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall -- Council Chamber -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago City Council held its January meeting focusing heavily on Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreements and urban development projects. Multiple ordinances were passed to support affordable housing developments, expand redevelopment project areas, and provide financial support to local businesses and community organizations.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Project at Hamlin Avenue Passed
  • Low Income Housing Development at Fifth Avenue Passed
  • mHUB Facility Acquisition and Rehabilitation Passed
  • Anti-Discrimination Ordinance Protecting Bodily Autonomy Passed
  • Expansion of Redevelopment Project Areas 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. O2022-4012 Amendment of original Sales Tax Securitization Agreement with Encuentro Square II LP, Encuentro Square II GP LLC, Encuentro Square SLP LLC for additional funding agreements incorporating Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) assistance for affordable housing project at 1800-1840 N Hamlin Ave, 1821-1857 N Hamlin Ave, 3735-3750 W Cortland St and 1820-1856 N Ridgeway 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

  14. O2022-4013 Redevelopment agreement with C40 Preservation Associates LP, POAH C40 LLC, Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc.and POAH TIF LLC and issuance of loan funding, tax credits and tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for development of develop low income housing and commercial space at 3137-3157 W Fifth Ave and 209 S Kedzie 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. O2022-3937 Sixty-third amending agreement with SomerCor, Inc. to extend program to new LaSalle/Central Redevelopment Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project Area, increase funding, amend Small Business Improvement Fund program rules, and continue SomerCor, Inc. as provider of administrative services
    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

  16. O2022-4002 Redevelopment agreement with mHUB Support Corporation and mHUB for acquisition and rehabilitation of facility at 240 N Ashland Ave augmented with eligible Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  17. O2022-4000 Designation of Amendment No. 1 expanded Madden/Wells Redevelopment Project Area as redevelopment project area pursuant to Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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. O2022-3999 Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Madden/Wells Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan for expansion of project area (Repealed by O2022-995)
    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. O2022-4001 Adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing (TIF) for Amendment No. 1 to redevelopment plan for expanded Madden/Wells Redevelopment Project Area (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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. O2022-4004 Designation of Amendment No. 6 expanded Bronzeville Redevelopment Project Area as redevelopment area pursuant to Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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. O2022-4003 Approval of Amendment No. 6 to Bronzeville Redevelopment Project Area Redevelopment Plan for expansion of project area (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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. O2022-4005 Adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing for Amendment No. 6 to provide Tax Increment Allocation Financing for enlarged Bronzeville Redevelopment Project Area (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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. O2022-4007 Designation of Amendment No. 3 expanded 43rd/Cottage Grove Redevelopment Project Area as redevelopment project area pursuant to Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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. O2022-4006 Approval of Amendment No. 3 to 43rd/Cottage Grove Redevelopment Plan for expansion of project area (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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

  25. O2022-4009 Adoption of Tax Increment Allocation Financing (TIF) for Amendment No. 3 to redevelopment plan for expanded 43rd/Cottage Grove Redevelopment Project (Repealed by O2023-995)
    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

  26. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
  27. SO2023-105 Sundry traffic regulation(s) and sign(s)
    Ordinance
    Action: Failed to Pass Failed

    On motion of Alderman Burnett, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Ordinance was Failed to Pass by yeas and nays as follows.

  28. CL2023-33 Various small claims
    Claim
    Action: Failed to Pass Failed

    On motion of Alderman Waguespack, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider the vote by Alderman Cappleman, the Claim was Failed to Pass by yeas and nays as follows.

  29. O2022-3993 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 2-120, 5-8, 6-10, 6-100 and 6-120 prohibiting discrimination based on choices related to bodily autonomy with stated religious organization exemptions
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  30. R2023-9 Tribute to late Bishop Vesta L. Dixon
    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

  31. SO2022-3785 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 17-2, 17-3, 17-4, 17-9 and 17-10 regarding textual correction update of Chicago Zoning Ordinance
    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

  32. SO2023-103 Residential permit parking - establish and amend
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

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

  33. F2023-7 Judgment and Settlement report for month of December 2022
    Report
  34. SO2023-102 Loading/Standing Zone(s) - establish
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

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

  35. R2023-138 Commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day
    Resolution
    Action: Adopted Passed

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

  36. R2023-136 Congratulations extended to DePaul University on 125 years of partnership
    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

  37. SO2023-100 Parking prohibited at all times (except for disabled) - establish and amend
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

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

  38. SO2023-101 Tow-away zone(s) - establish and amend
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

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

  39. SO2023-104 Traffic sign(s)/signal(s) - establish and amend
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

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

  40. Or2023-5 Payment of various small claims
    Order
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  41. O2023-905 Time fixed for next City Council Meeting February 1, 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

  42. Or2023-6 Tag day permit(s) to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
    Order
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  43. R2023-137 Congratulations extended to Mount Carmel High School and Simeon Career Academy football teams for championship performances
    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

  44. R2023-129 Congratulations extended to Victor Claudio on 50 years of service at O'Hare International Airport
    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