Committee on Energy, Environmental Protection and Public Utilities

Thursday, February 24, 2011 · 10:30 AM AM · Council Chamber -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

Chicago's Energy and Environmental Committee approved two resolutions focused on public health and air quality. The committee called for hearings to investigate hexavalent chromium contamination in tap water and to examine enforcement of anti-idling rules for diesel vehicles.

Key Decisions

  • Hexavalent chromium in tap water hearing Passed
  • Anti-idling enforcement for diesel vehicles hearing Passed

Agenda

  1. Items in Committee
  2. 1 Call for hearing(s) on levels and dangers of hexavalent chromium in Chicago tap water
    Resolution
    Action: Recommended to Pass Passed

    Recommended to Pass

  3. 2 Call for hearing(s) on enforcement of anti-idling restrictions against diesel-powered vehicles
    Resolution
    Action: Recommended to Pass Passed

    A motion was made that this Resolution be Recommended to Pass . The motion passed viva voce vote.

  4. Attendance