City Council - 2026-03-18

Ordinance O2025-0017549 amending municipal code section 6-105-030 to freeze the tipped wage allowance at 24% of minimum wage, halting the scheduled phase-out of the subminimum wage. The original One Fair Wage ordinance was set to bring tipped workers to full minimum wage parity by 2028.

Appointment of Susan Capello as permanent executive director of Chicago Animal Care and Control. Multiple aldermen spoke in support, citing her decades of experience and the need for stable leadership at the underfunded department.

Settlement order in Henry Harrell v. City of Chicago (case 2025L012727) and Kimberly Myers v. City of Chicago (case 2025L012722) involving officers Megan Ryan and Sean Soonis, totaling $27,000,000.

Ordinance O2025-002004 amending section 2-78-120 authorizing the Civilian Office of Police Accountability to investigate complaints against police officers alleging violations of the Welcoming City Ordinance. Motion to re-refer to committee was tabled 28-20.

Ordinance authorizing increase in multifamily loan funds and tax-exempt housing revenue bonds to MHL Two Prairie District Apartments Wabash LP for rehabilitation of building at 1801 South Wabash Avenue in 3rd Ward, not to exceed $14,872,344.

Ordinance authorizing multifamily funds to Park Manor Phase One LLC for development of Park Manor Senior Residences of Chatham at 8320 South King Drive in 6th Ward, not to exceed $15,100,000.

Bond inducement for tax-exempt housing revenue bonds for MPC Phase One 4% LLC for affordable housing development at 11420 South Halsted Street in 21st Ward, not to exceed $12,500,000.

Appointment of Laquina White as Chief Administrator of the Civilian Office of Police Accountability.

Ordinance establishing the Chicago Tourism Improvement District and levy of transaction charges on certain hotels within the district.

First amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for TIF funds for improvements at Avondale Park at 3516 West School Street in 35th Ward, not to exceed $5,000,000.

Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for TIF funds for improvements at Clarendon Park at 4532-34 and 4538 North Clarendon Avenue in 46th Ward, not to exceed $2,000,000.

Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District for TIF funds for improvements at Hermosa Park at 2240 North Kilborn Avenue in 26th Ward, not to exceed $4,250,000.

Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Board of Education for TIF funds for improvements at Carter G. Woodson South Elementary School at 4414 South Evans Avenue in 3rd Ward, not to exceed $900,000.

Substitute ordinance authorizing building and facility related permit fee waivers for the Public Building Commission of Chicago from January 1, 2026 until December 31, 2031.

Appointment of Esther Nieves as member of the Board of Ethics.

Appointment of Bob Glaives as member of the Board of Ethics.

Resolution calling on US Congress to pass the Medicare for All Act of 2025.

Ordinance O2025-0019991 establishing a proactive rental inspection working group to regulate inspection certifications and testing criteria and establish registry to track data for rental housing in Chicago.

Ordinance O2026-0023349 designating 1415 North Dayton Street as low affordability community in 27th Ward.

Ordinance O2026-0023324 for acquisition of property at 1725 North Harley Avenue for use as Chicago Public Library branch in 29th Ward.

Ordinance 15393 amending municipal code section 7-12-290 regarding cruelty to animals and increasing fines to $5,000 per offense.

Ordinance O2026-0022510 amending municipal code section 4-156-962 modifying license requirements regarding lawful sports wagering was deferred and published by Aldermen Beal and Villegas.

Proposed ordinance 5298 amending municipal code chapter 8-16 to establish prohibitions and penalties for minors who violate curfew, engage in drag racing, flipping of cars, or use of paintball guns, and to hold parents accountable. Committee recommended do not pass; Aldermen Tabarez, Quinn, Napolitano, and Gardner moved to DNP.