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City Council

Wednesday, April 19, 2023 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall -- Council Chamber -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago City Council approved multiple redevelopment projects focused on affordable housing, community spaces, and neighborhood improvements across various city districts. These projects involve tax increment financing (TIF) to support rehabilitation of properties, create community centers, and develop new residential and commercial spaces.

Key Decisions

  • Affordable Housing Development on West Chicago Avenue Passed
  • Aspire Center Development at Madison Street for Workforce Training Passed
  • Congress Theater Renovation into Entertainment and Residential Venue Under Consideration
  • 2023 City Budget Amendment for Multiple City Departments Passed as Substitute
  • Winnemac Park Infrastructure Improvements 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. R2023-668 Commemoration of 150th Anniversary of Chicago Public Library
    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

  10. R2023-669 Congratulations extended to DePaul College Prep High School basketball team for winning state championship
    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

  11. R2023-670 Congratulations extended to Coach Robert Smith of Simeon Career Academy on retirement
    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

  12. R2023-667 Commemoration of Arab American Heritage 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

  13. COMMUNICATIONS AND INTRODUCTIONS FROM THE MAYOR
  14. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY CLERK
  15. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
  16. COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
  17. O2023-1394 Loan restructuring agreement with Parkside Terrace Apartments LLC for acquisition and rehabilitation of apartment buildings at 128-130 N Parkside Ave, 143 N Parkside 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. O2023-1333 Authorization of development and use of facilities in Durkin Park and adjacent property and execution of associated water supply agreement with City of Joliet
    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. O2023-1395 Sale of properties to, demolition and redevelopment agreement with and allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for 548 Passive HP LP, 548 Humboldt Park, Inc. LLC to erect affordable housing at 3831 W Chicago Ave, 3853 W Chicago Ave, 739 N Springfield Ave and 741 N Springfield 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. O2023-1606 Sale of properties to, redevelopment agreement with and allocation of tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for 4715 N Western Owner LLC to develop affordable housing at 4713 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

  21. O2023-1336 Redevelopment agreement with CircEsteem, Inc. incorporating eligible or reimbursable tax increment financing (TIF) costs and Chicago Recovery Plan Community Development Grant for development of former Lakeside Theater at 4730 N Sheridan Rd as operational headquarters
    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. O2023-1337 Redevelopment agreement with and allocation of tax incremental financing (TIF) assistance to Lillian Marcie Legacy Company for rehabilitation and development of property at 4341-4343 S Cottage Grove Ave as two community performing arts theaters including accessory space and roof-top deck
    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. O2023-1305 Mixed-use redevelopment agreement with and allocation of tax incremental financing (TIF) assistance to developers Westside Health Authority, Austin Coming Together, and QALICB for creation of Aspire Center at 5500 West Madison St with sublease opportunities for workforce and manufacturing training, financial services, and dedicated community and parking areas
    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. O2023-1382 Second amendment to Madison-Austin Corridor Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Project and Plan regarding extension of completion dates and retirement of tax increment financing 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

  25. O2023-1339 Redevelopment agreement with and eligible cost reimbursement utilizing tax increment financing (TIF) assistance to developer Team Pioneros LLC for properties at 4000 W North Ave and 4008 W North Ave for use as office, commercial tenants and community event space
    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. O2023-1383 Redevelopment agreement with and allocation of eligible tax increment financing (TIF) funding assistance to Celadon Construction Corporation NFP, Celadon Partners LLC, Blackwood Development Partners LLC , to-be-named prime tenant, to-be-formed QALICB, collectively developers, to improve former Goldblatt properties at 4700 S Ashland Ave, 4707 S Marshfield Ave and 1635-1643 W 47th St as federally-qualified health center, retail space, and separate new commercial purpose building shell
    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

  27. O2023-1381 Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District and allocation of eligible tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for renovation of outdoor baseball, tennis, soccer fields, additional lighting and pavement of pathways at Winnemac Park, 5100 N Leavitt St
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  28. Or2023-134 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

  29. CL2023-275 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.

  30. Or2023-149 Settlement agreement regarding case of Swart, et al v. City of Chicago, et al, cited as 2019 C 6213 (N.D. IL) (J. Blakey)
    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

  31. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
  32. SO2023-1387 Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2023 amendment within Fund No. 925 for Department of Housing, Department of Public Health, Department of Family and Support Services, Chicago Police Department and Office of Emergency Management and Communications
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed as Substitute Passed

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

  33. COMMITTEE ON COMMITTEES AND RULES
  34. O2023-1117 Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of December 14, 2022
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  35. O2023-1014 Correction of City Council Journal of Proceedings of December 14, 2022
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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

  36. O2023-1340 Redevelopment agreement with and allocation of eligible tax increment financing (TIF) assistance to BR Congress Owner LLC, Congress Theater NFP for renovation of Congress Theater facility at 2135 N Milwaukee Ave as state-of-the-art entertainment, live performance music venue, affordable residential units, retail, restaurant and office/work space
    Ordinance
  37. Or2023-140 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 630 Cargo Rd
    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

  38. Or2023-150 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3145 S Ashland Ave
    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

  39. Or2023-82 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 1574 N Kingsbury St - Permit No. 101007781
    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

  40. O2022-2728 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by inserting Sections 4-156-335 and 4-156-336 to prohibit issuance of additional public place of amusement licenses within specified areas
    Ordinance
    Action: Failed to Pass Failed

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

  41. O2023-987 Zoning Reclassification Map No. 2-I at 2901-2943 W Harrison St - App No. A8806
    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

  42. Or2023-103 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 111 N. State St. - Permit Number 101000318
    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. Or2023-141 Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 5455 N Lincoln Ave
    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

  44. O2023-1621 Time fixed for next City Council meeting May 15, 2023 at 10:30 A.M., at Credit Union 1 Arena (UIC Pavilion), 525 S Racine Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60607
    Ordinance
    Action: Passed Passed

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