City Council

Wednesday, June 21, 2023 · 10:00 AM AM · City Hall -- Council Chamber -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago City Council focused heavily on affordable housing and urban development initiatives, approving multiple projects using Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds. Several ordinances were passed to support low-income housing developments, theater renovations, and community space improvements across different neighborhoods.

Key Decisions

  • Low-Income Housing Bond Issuance Passed
  • Tax Increment Financing for Steep Theatre Company Renovation Passed
  • Building Neighborhoods and Affordable Housing Program Expansion Passed
  • City Property Sales for Residential Development Passed
  • Special Service Area Commission Appointments 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. O2023-1645 Restructuring of loan agreement with Renaissance Partners Limited Partnership, Renaissance Partners Corporation for additional financial assistance or modification through Multi-Family grant and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for acquisition and rehabilitation of building at 3757-3763 S Wabash Ave
    Ordinance
  14. O2023-1620 Issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds or notes to DL3 Thrive Exchange LIHTC South LLC for property acquisition at southeast corner of E 79th St and S Exchange Ave to develop low-income rental units, commercial space and federally-funded health center
    Ordinance
  15. O2023-2102 Issuance of multi-family housing revenue bonds or notes to New City Redevelopment Limited Partnership for acquisition of property at 515 W 47th St and 1635-1641 W 47th St for construction of low-income housing
    Ordinance
  16. O2023-2037 Amendment of ordinance which authorized redevelopment agreement with Imani Senior Village Phase 1 LLC for development of Imani Village at 9633 S Cottage Grove Ave
    Ordinance
  17. O2023-1640 Conveyance of City-owned property at 4553, 4555, 4559, 4569 North Pulaski Rd and provision of Open Space Impact Fee funds to Neighborspace for First Nations Garden Project
    Ordinance
  18. O2023-1603 First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to increase Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds for renovation of public fieldhouse at Blackhawk Park, 2318 N Lavergne Ave
    Ordinance
  19. O2023-1590 Redevelopment agreement with and provision of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to Steep Theatre Company for renovation and construction of new theater venue and community space at 5300-5318 N Kenmore Ave
    Ordinance
  20. O2023-1639 Redevelopment agreement with and provision of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to 221 E. 49th Street LLC for development of Overton Center of Excellence at 221 E 49th St
    Ordinance
  21. Or2023-231 Payment of various small claims
    Order
  22. CL2023-442 Various small claims
    Claim
  23. F2023-121 Judgment and settlement report for months of April and May 2023
    Communication
  24. Or2023-232 Settlement agreement regarding case of Lana Triplett v. Adam Corona and City of Chicago, 2019 L 7771 (Cir. Ct. of Cook County, Law Division)
    Order
  25. Or2023-233 Settlement agreement regarding case of Joshua Habasek-Bonelli v. City of Chicago, No. 22 CV 3668
    Order
  26. Or2023-234 Settlement agreement regarding case of Angela Williams, Independent Administrator of the Estate of Sharell Brown, Deceased v. City of Chicago, Officer Robert Rhodes, and Officer Joseph Lisciandrello, No. 21 L 11688
    Order
  27. Or2023-235 Settlement agreement regarding case of Arthur Brown v. City of Chicago, No. 18-cv-7064 (N.D. Ill.)
    Order
  28. COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
  29. O2023-2051 Amendment of redevelopment agreement with Little Village Business Incubator LLC for provision of Neighborhood Opportunity Funds for commercial renovations at 3523-3525 W 26th St
    Ordinance
  30. O2023-2079 Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2023 amendment within Fund No. 925 for Department of Housing, Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Department of Family and Support Services - Early childhood, Emergency Housing, Department of Transportation - Congestion Management Technologies Deployment
    Ordinance
  31. O2023-2095 Transfer of funds within Committee on Committees and Rules for Year 2023
    Ordinance
  32. COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC, CAPITAL AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
  33. A2023-41 Appointment of Whitney K. Castle as member of Special Service Area No. 20, South Western Avenue Commission
    Appointment
  34. A2023-42 Appointment of Marianne Candido as member of Special Service Area No. 22, Clark Street/Andersonville Commission
    Appointment
  35. A2023-43 Reappointment of Dominic Irpino as member of Special Service Area No. 34, Uptown Commission
    Appointment
  36. A2023-44 Appointment of Eryn E. White as member of Special Service Area No. 50, Calumet Heights/Avalon Commission
    Appointment
  37. A2023-45 Reappointment of John L. Ratzenberger of Special Service Area No. 21, Lincoln Square Commission
    Appointment
  38. O2023-2039 Pro-rated 2023 budget and service provider agreement with Portage Park Chamber of Commerce for Special Service Area No. 28-2014, Six Corners
    Ordinance
  39. COMMITTEE ON HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE
  40. O2023-1588 Amendment of Building Neighborhoods and Affordable Housing Purchase Price Assistance Program ordinance to expand and include city-wide locations and single-family homes
    Ordinance
  41. O2023-2057 Release of City deed restrictions for appraised monetary consideration on property at 2236 W Adams St
    Ordinance
  42. O2023-1646 Restructuring of loan agreement with Jackson Park Limited Partnership for acquisition and redevelopment of Highland Tudor Manor Apartments at 7010-7018 S Cregier Ave and parking at 7015 S East End Ave
    Ordinance
  43. SO2023-1644 First amendment regarding Right of Entry and Building Maintenance and Protection Agreement of historic Laramie State Bank, 5206 W Chicago Ave [Proffered as Substitute in Committee - June 12th]
    Ordinance
  44. O2023-1643 Sale of City-owned property at 4451 S Calumet Ave to construct three single-family homes on subject property and developer's adjacent property with common driveway access
    Ordinance
  45. O2023-1642 Sale of as-is City-owned property at 436 E. 42nd Place to RZS Properties LLC to construct three-story, four-unit residential building combining subject property and developer's adjacent property
    Ordinance