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Committee on Health and Environmental Protection

Monday, March 11, 2019 · 12:00 PM PM · Room 201A -- City Hall -- Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

Chicago's health committee advanced three measures aimed at protecting residents from environmental hazards. The committee recommended new rules for lead paint removal and construction work, established radiation monitoring standards, and called on Congress to create a national carbon pricing system to address climate change.

Key Decisions

  • Lead Paint and Construction Safety Rules Recommended to Pass
  • Radiation Monitoring Standards Recommended to Pass
  • National Carbon Fee and Dividend System Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 11-4-2190 and 11-4-2200 regarding permit and notification requirements for lead paint abatement, disposal of debris, sandblasting, grinding and chemical washing of buildings,facilities or other structures
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  3. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 11-4 by adding new Section 11-4-1100 regarding radiation monitoring
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 3 Call for U.S. Congress to pass legislation creating national carbon fee and dividend system
    Resolution
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Resolution was Recommended to Pass.