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Committee on License and Consumer Protection

Thursday, September 15, 2022 · 2:00 PM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago License and Consumer Protection Committee met and reviewed several municipal code amendments affecting local businesses, transportation, and housing regulations. Most proposed ordinances were recommended to pass, including changes to vehicle booting rules, pedicab operations, and alcohol/package goods licensing.

Key Decisions

  • Prohibition of vehicle booting in certain wards Recommended to Pass
  • Restrictions on shared housing and vacation rentals in specific precincts Recommended to Pass
  • Rules for electric personal delivery devices Recommended to Pass
  • Pedicab operation restrictions in downtown area Recommended to Pass
  • Taxicab fuel surcharge modifications Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Approval of June 2022, July 2022 and August 2022 Rule 45 Reports
  3. 1 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-6 to repeal Section 4-6-230(g)(5) regarding booting of motor vehicles on private property
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-6-230(g)(5) to prohibit booting of motor vehicles on private property within 33rd and 49th Wards
    Ordinance
  5. 3 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-4-010 by modifying requirements for electric-powered personal delivery devices
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  6. 4 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-600 regarding fuel surcharges for taxicabs
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  7. 5 Renewal of designation of 28th, 30th and 41st Precincts of 13th Ward as Restricted Residential Zone prohibiting additional shared housing units and vacation rentals
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  8. 6 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (21.130) to allow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of W 87th St
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  9. 7 Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  10. 8 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-48-045 restricting operation of pedicabs during certain hours within area bounded by Ohio St, Lake Shore Dr, Lake Michigan and Chicago River
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  11. 9 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (45.87) to disallow additional package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Elston Ave
    Ordinance