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Committee on Health and Environmental Protection

Thursday, May 12, 2016 · 9:30 AM AM · Council Chamber -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Health and Environmental Protection Committee passed several measures to improve public health and safety in Chicago. Key actions included establishing a new health initiative to improve residents' wellbeing, tightening regulations on food establishments and tattooing facilities, and requiring pet waste removal from private property.

Key Decisions

  • Health in All Policies Initiative Passed
  • Pet Waste Removal Requirements Passed
  • Food Establishment Self-Certification Program Passed
  • Tattooing, Body Piercing, and Tanning Facility Regulations Passed
  • Coyote Wildlife Management Program Held in Committee

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. 1 Call for City of Chicago to participate in Illinois Department of Transportation performance-based asphalt paving specification pilot program
    Resolution
    Action: Held in Committee Passed

    Held in Committee BY VOICE VOTE

  3. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 7-42-035 regarding establishment of self-certification program for low-risk food establishments
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass Passed

    Recommended to Pass BY VOICE VOTE

  4. 3 Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-6-060 and 8-16-024 regarding tattooing, body piercing and tanning facilities
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass Passed

    Recommended to Pass BY VOICE VOTE

  5. 4 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 7-12-420 requiring removal of pet waste from private property
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass Passed

    Recommended to Pass BY VOICE VOTE

  6. 5 Establishment of "Health in All Policies" initiative and task force to identify and pursue opportunities to improve health of Chicago residents
    Resolution
    Action: Substituted in Committee Passed

    Substituted in Committee BY VOICE VOTE

  7. 6 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 7-12 by adding new Section 7-12-365 establishing Coyote Wildlife Management Program
    Ordinance
    Action: Held in Committee Passed

    Held in Committee BY VOICE VOTE

  8. 8 Untitled item
    Action: Passed Passed

    A motion was made to Approve the Consent Agendaby the following vote: