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City Council

Wednesday, March 15, 2023 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall -- Council Chamber -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago City Council held its monthly meeting, focusing heavily on housing development and urban infrastructure projects. The council passed multiple ordinances supporting affordable housing initiatives and approved several tax increment financing (TIF) agreements for community development across different neighborhoods.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Loan for Prairie Avenue Property Passed
  • Low-Income Housing Revenue Bonds for Mercy Housing Lakefront Passed
  • Smart Streets Pilot Program Passed as Substitute
  • Park District TIF Fund Allocations for Park Improvements Passed
  • Tag Day Permits for Nature Conservancy and ACLU 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 FROM THE CITY CLERK
  11. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  12. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
  13. O2023-899 Loan assistance to 43rd and Prairie Phase II LP for acquisition of City-owned property and redevelopment as affordable housing and commercial space at 4309-4311 S Prairie 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. O2023-891 Issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds and other financial assistance to Mercy Housing Lakefront for acquisition of property and development of low-income housing at 1801 S Wabash 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. O2023-1015 Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds or notes for Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc., Levy House Preservation Associates LP, POAH Levy House GP for rehabilitation of low-income senior housing at 1221 W Sherwin 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

  16. O2023-1013 Correction of Sixty-second amending agreement with SomerCor, Inc. for provision of additional grant funds for 119th/Halsted Redevelopment Project 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

  17. O2023-1052 Redevelopment agreement with and allocation of Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) funds to German American National Congress Chapter Chicago - North, and D.A.N.K. House d.b.a. DANK Haus German American Cultural Center for completion of certain improvements to building at 4740 N 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

  18. O2023-1053 Redevelopment agreement with and provision of Neighborhood Opportunity Funds to Juan and Only LLC for development of restaurant, catering and shared event space at 5924 W Chicago Ave and 5926 W Chicago 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

  19. O2023-1029 Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for allocation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for renovatIon of Clarendon Park fieldhouse at 4532-4534 and 4538 N Clarendon 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

  20. O2023-1040 Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for allocation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for landscaping and facility improvements at Cragin Park, 2611 N Lockwood 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

  21. O2023-1041 Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for allocation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for expansion of park boundaries and improvements at Kells (George) Park, 3201 W Chicago 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

  22. O2023-1044 First amendment of intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District ordinance to increase maximum available Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) funds for renovation of Riis Park fieldhouse at 6100 W Fullerton 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

  23. O2023-1047 Fee exemptions, no-fee permits and associated fee waivers for all applications filed by Chicago Building Commission or its contractors for associated buildings, facilities and projects used for public or governmental purposes with quarterly reporting of waivers to Office of Budget and Management
    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. Or2023-76 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

  25. CL2023-123 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.

  26. Or2023-77 Tag day permit(s) for The Nature Conservancy and American Civil Liberties Union, Inc.
    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

  27. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
  28. COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, CAPITAL AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
  29. SO2023-1160 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

  30. SO2023-874 Amendment of Municipal Code Title 9 by creating new Chapter 9-108 entitled Smart Streets Pilot Program, adding new Section 9-64-175 regarding Smart Loading Zone Pilot Program, and modifying Section 9-100-030 concerning responsibility for violation and penalty
    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

  31. R2023-496 Honoring Principal Aaron Rucker, Salvatore Baudo and staff of William H. Ryder Math and Science Specialty for heroic acts
    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

  32. R2023-497 Commemoration of Women's History Month
    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

  33. SO2023-1164 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

  34. O2023-1338 Time fixed for next City Council Meeting April 19, 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

  35. SO2023-1163 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

  36. SO2023-1161 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

  37. SO2022-1980 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 10-14 by adding new Section 10-14-010 regarding transportation planning requirements
    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. O2023-1124 Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2023 amendment within Fund No. 925 for Department of Family and Support Services for Emergency Food and Shelter Program
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  39. R2023-495 Tribute to late Laurence J. Msall
    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

  40. SO2023-1166 Sundry traffic regulation(s) and sign(s)
    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

  41. Or2023-40 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 2844 N Broadway
    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

  42. Or2023-60 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 4701 N Ravenswood Ave - west elevation
    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

  43. SO2023-1165 Miscellaneous sign(s) - Reserved Disabled Parking - 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

  44. SO2023-1162 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