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The meeting has begun at 10:22 a.m.

A quorum has been met. Alds. Clay and Mosley have requested to attend the meeting by remote under the provisions of Rule 59 due to unrelated circumstances. Ald. Dowell made the motion to approve the alderman's request and it was approved.

Ald. Walter Burnett Jr. reads the items to be deferred. A motion to defer the properties was approved.

We now move to public comments.

A commenter who name I missed is here to express concern over zoning change for potential toxic facility that poses health risks of new development.

Moses Marino expresses concerns over a development project in Chicago that poses risk of displacement & negative environmental impact. He and other residents on the southeast side call for transparency & guarantees on job creation, education, and contracts for community residents

Miguel Chicana, a realtor opposes Northwest Side Housing Ordinance. He argues it hurts tenants and small property owners. Document: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/… Article: blockclubchicago.org/2024/09/18/ant…

Ted Stals a resident of the 10th ward, the southeast side. He is president and chief executive office of the calumet area industrial commission. He urges the zoning committee to please expedite the development project in the city which is challenging due to the Chicago's red tape

Jorge Perez urges zoning committee to expedite the redevelopment of a shopping center in Chicago's southside.

Michael Glaser representing the Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance criticizes the Northwest Site Housing Preservation as "terrible" and urges the committee to rescind it. nboachicago.com

Mary Ford, a resident of section 1, an area that will be rezoned for transportation, expresses concern about the rezoning application. A delay is requested until issues are addressed w/ the community like the borders of the transportation zone which she believes are vague.

Althea Edmonson expresses concern about rezoning and the train project affecting her home on West 99th Street. She seeks clarity on whether she will have to move or remain in her neighborhood.

Mr. Muhammad, a record shop owner, inherited from his uncle asks that the development on Lakefront be delayed to make sure the residents receive the benefits of the project.

Andres Garvey, lifelong resident of 10th Ward & 3rd generation resident, speaks in favor of rezoning the South Works steel mill into a multibillion-dollar quantum park. He emphasizes the need for economic development in the neighborhood, citing empty lots & lack of small business

Steve Simmons, Dir. of Business and Economic Development at North Branch Works support the PD 1399 for the Halstead Landing Project, urging committee members to prioritize public transportation upgrades in the area. chicago.urbanize.city/post/plan-comm…

Patrick Ryan, a union member of Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council, expresses support of PD 1399 for the Halstead Landing Project citing it will bring over 1400 construction jobs, incl. local hires that will add to the local economy. chicagocityscape.com/zoning.php?pla…

Mr. Jose of Chicago Construction News, a newly formed group of Latino contractors, expresses support of Psi Quantum (an American quantum computing company based in California). He believes the project will revitalize South Shore, which has struggled with crime, drugs, & violence.

This concludes public comment.

Maria Degrino, an attorney with DLA Piper representing the application Chicago 8080 LLC--a vacant site. It was previously home to US Steel Works from 1857-1992. The project proposes to redevelop the site into a quantum and micro computing park.

Aldermen Chico and Mitchell, who spearheaded the zoning change for tech development on the southeast side emphases that they hear the community's concern and it will not be "business as usual." The community will be involved and will receive the benefits of jobs.

Aldermen Chico and Mitchell address concerns ensuring accountability. They affirm that reputable developers are involved and see no reason to delay.

Ald. Chico says that the project will create 20k construction jobs over 4-6 years, 150 permeant jobs in first phase. He expresses gratitude for the project focus on local development and green space creation.

Ald. Bill Conway moves to pass the project and the motion passes.

We now move on to Ordinance SO2023-0005173/O2023-2187 introduced by Ald. Taliaferro. A substitute ordinance for digital sign regulation. chicago.councilmatic.org/legislation/o2…

There seems to be some disruption in the gallery in relation to the controversial quantum computing project at old South Works site. Sergeant-at-arms as been called to disperse the crowd. Dozens of ppl have signed up to voice their opinion today. chicago.suntimes.com/technology/202…

Ald. Taliaferro goes to state the ordinance would allow private property owners to contract with billboard companies for revenue w/out costing Chicago--it's a unique program to generate income through digital signs on the expressway that will aid in the city's revenue shortage.

A Mr. Rhode expresses concerns about potential harm to city revenue streams from digital billboard program incl. the potential for competition with JCDecaux network system that could drive down prices and doesn't see how that benefits the city.

Ald. Taliaferro hopes the digital sign ordinance will be brought back in 2025 for further discussion.

O2024-0014256 sponsored by Alds. La Spata, Rodriguez Sanchez, and Cardona amending the municipal code regarding tenant rights of first refusal in Block 606 district pilot program. It passes. chicago.councilmatic.org/legislation/o2…

Ald. Rosa presents a series of aldermanic rezoning items initiated many years ago alongside the Dept. of Planning and Development. The rezoning aims to preserve the character of Milwaukee Ave. while identifying prime redevelopment opportunities. It passes.

The Chicago Transit Authority's Request to rezone properties for Red Line Extension project. It represents a significant investment in the South Side and will positively impact metropolitan area. The motion passes.

Ald. Irving seeks favorable consideration for a change request to rezone a property for a community arts center. This organization helps young people turn their lives around and reactivate a long-vacant corner and help the organization. It passes.

It is 1:30p.m. and my time to live-tweet the Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards has been completed. Thank you so much for reading.