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Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy From Left to Right: Ashley Parks, Leslie Perkins, Chair Hadden, Gina Parra-Hughes Alderwoman Hadden was appointed as the Chairperson of the Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy for the 2023-2027 term. In this leadership role, she looks forward to building off of the foundation from her first term in office, where she successfully passed legislation to have the City Treasurer divest from fossil fuels, called to re-establish the Department of Environment, and amended our heating and cooling ordinances to respond to changing weather patterns caused by climate change. As chairperson, she will continue to explore how we can reduce Chicago's carbon footprint through a clean buildings plan, revisit the ComEd franchise agreement, and work closely with communities and advocates on environmental justice issues. Click here to view a full list of all Committee on Environmental Protection and Energy members, including Vice Chairman Timothy Knudsen (43), on the City Clerk's website. Our committee staff are as follows: Leslie Perkins - Chief of Staff & Policy Director Gina Parra-Hughes - Legislative Aide Ashley Parks - Community & Communications Outreach Coordinator Learn more about attending a Committee meeting, legislation before the committee, environmental programs and resources, and more by clicking the buttons below! Committee Meetings Committee Legislation

Proyecto de estabilización de la costa The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched an interactive Crowdsource map for the public to leave comments on its Chicago Shoreline Study . The map is available on the Army Corps' website by clicking here . It is recommended that you use Google Chrome to open the site. On the map, users can pinpoint a specific location along the shoreline and submit a comment for consideration. Comments must be submitted by April 30, 2023. The USACE will be preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document on the impacts associated with a Coastal Storm Risk Management study in the City of Chicago. The City of Chicago and the Chicago Park District partnered with the Corps to study ongoing shoreline erosion and coastal storm due to variable lake levels and storm-driven waves that impact our shoreline. The proposed study area includes Chicago's entire shoreline, from our border with Evanston to our border with Indiana. As a part of the study, the Army Corps will explore various measures that could be implemented along our shoreline to reduce coastal storm risks. These measures include the following: Structural (e.g., breakwaters, seawalls, revetments, and groins) Natural and Nature-based features (e.g., beach nourishment, submerged reefs, vegetation, ecologically enhanced structures) Non-structural (e.g., floodproofing, flood warning plans, emergency evacuation plans) As part of the NEPA scoping process, the Army Corps is seeking comments or concerns stakeholders have about potential impacts from the various measures that could be implemented. This could include impacts to various habitats, threatened and endangered species, or cultural, historical, and social resources. Our office has submitted preliminary feedback to the Army Corps for this critical study and has called for the following as they embark on this process: Commit to a robust community engagement process to allow Chicagoans to provide insight and feedback The 49th Ward was excluded from the 1994 Chicago Shoreline Storm Damage Reduction Project, which provided infrastructure and protections for just 8 miles of the City’s shoreline. In Rogers Park, private properties are located directly adjacent to the lake, which means they feel the impact of high lake levels and wave action on a much more intimate basis than other parts of the city that have public land barriers and other infrastructure (such as sea walls) to absorb or deflect wave impact. Residents are owed the opportunity to share their personal experiences and ideas to help inform the future of the shoreline. Restore beach access to Juneway, Rogers, and Howard beaches and repurpose emergency revetments as breakwaters As Lake Michigan reached historically high levels in 2019, the Department of Transportation was able to secure emergency funding from FEMA to install armor rock revetments at Juneway, Howard, and Rogers beaches. The revetments were critical in curtailing further erosion of public property and keeping park property safe. However, the installation of revetments restricted access to what had previously been beaches. Rogers Park has a unique history of being the last affordable neighborhood on the north side with access to the lakefront. Roger Park residents have enjoyed this access for generations, offering a more quiet opportunity to enjoy our greatest natural asset. As USACE studies potential solutions for Chicago’s shoreline, I ask that you look at restoring beach access and repurposing the armor rocks to act as breakwaters. Implement sustainable native, deep-rooted vegetation on the lakefront to combat erosion With a unique opportunity to shape the future of Chicago’s shoreline, we would like the Army Corps to explore sustainable options to combat erosion, such as planting marram grass or other native deep-rooted plants that have a track record of withstanding wave impact and mitigating the impacts of erosion. In the 49th Ward, a group of volunteers acts as stewards to the Loyola Park Sand Dunes. The natural vegetation abutting the lake proved resilient at the peak of Lake Michigan’s lake levels, with less damage at Loyola Park than at other parks to its north. In addition to providing a natural barrier to wave action, the plants help the ecosystem along Lake Michigan, allowing natural wildlife and insects to thrive. Individuals, organizations, and groups may also submit written comments to Ms. Samantha Belcik. Comments and questions will be accepted through the end of March and can be directed via email to Ms. Belcik at ChicagoShoreline@usace.army.mil . More on the Shoreline Study and its current status is available on the USACE website her e .

Permisos de construcción La ciudad de Chicago requiere permisos de construcción para la mayoría de los proyectos de construcción para garantizar que nuestros edificios sean seguros y cumplan con el Código de construcción de Chicago. El Departamento de Edificios tiene un sitio web sólido que puede ayudar a una variedad de usuarios a navegar el proceso sobre cuándo solicitar un permiso, cómo solicitar un permiso y estimar los costos de un permiso. El Departamento de Edificios también tiene una guía concisa de permisos , que proporciona una descripción general de los procesos de permisos para proyectos pequeños y medianos. GUÍA DE PERMISOS

Chicago Noise Ordinance Quiet time is generally designated between 10 PM and 8 AM in any area within 600 feet of a residential district. Activities involving loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handling of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, dumpsters or similar objects must not be done in a manner as to cause a noise disturbance between 10 PM and 7 AM. Motorized equipment (e.g. at construction sites) are not allowed to operate between 8 PM and 8 AM. Note that City of Chicago work (e.g. water & sewer mains, road construction etc.) and emergency private utility work are exempt from the City’s noise ordinance. If you feel a particular situation requires emergency attention, you can call 9-1-1.

Eventos especiales al aire libre La Ciudad de Chicago requiere que se complete un Paquete de Permiso para Eventos Especiales para poder organizar un festival en el vecindario. Estos festivales pueden ser varias cosas, incluidos grandes festivales callejeros, 5K, eventos de recaudación de fondos al aire libre y más. El proceso de solicitud puede ser arduo y confuso, así que comuníquese con mi oficina si tiene alguna pregunta. Tenga en cuenta los siguientes cambios importantes en el proceso de permisos de eventos especiales y organice su evento para evitar pagar grandes tarifas de procesamiento. DCASE ahora cobrará una tarifa de procesamiento no reembolsable de: $ 100.00 si la solicitud se envía más de 60 días antes del evento; $ 200.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 59 y 45 días antes del evento; $ 500.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 44 y 30 días antes del evento; $ 1,000.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 29 y 15 días antes del evento; y $ 2,000.00 si la solicitud se envía entre 14 y 7 días antes del evento. No se aceptará ninguna solicitud para un permiso de evento especial con menos de 7 días antes del evento especial. PAQUETE DE PERMISO PARA EVENTOS ESPECIALES GUÍA DE RECURSOS PARA EVENTOS ESPECIALES La Autoridad de Tránsito de Chicago (CTA) ha implementado políticas y procedimientos para eventos especiales al aire libre: Todas las organizaciones interesadas en que CTA participe en su evento de 2018 deben enviar una solicitud por escrito. Las organizaciones deben avisar a la CTA con suficiente antelación de un evento para salvaguardar los recursos de la CTA necesarios. La solicitud debe especificar una prioridad para la participación de CTA en un desfile, para la mesa de información con personal de CTA y / o para folletos de CTA Se da prioridad a los eventos realizados dentro del área de servicio de CTA CTA es una entidad pública financiada por los ingresos de impuestos sobre las ventas y la caja de tarifas. Por lo tanto, CTA solo participa en eventos sin cobrar tarifa de participación. Por favor envíe su carta de solicitud por correo electrónico a mroman@transitchicago.com La información está disponible a continuación si está interesado en anunciar su evento comunitario en los autobuses y trenes de CTA APLICACIÓN DE PUBLICIDAD DE CTA DIRECTRICES DE PUBLICIDAD DE CTA

Loading/Standing Zones Loading Zones Loading zones are for the loading and unloading of deliveries to buildings. These zones are for commercial vehicles.They are not designated to reserve parking for business patrons or employees. Any commercial vehicle may park in any loading zone for the purpose of loading and unloading for up to thirty minutes. 15-Minute Standing Zones Standing zones are designated areas in the parking lane for temporary parking. Vehicles parking in standing zones must have their hazard lights flashing while the driver is away from the vehicle. Application Process In October 2020, CDOT migrated loading and standing zone permits to the IPS-11 permitting system. This migration allows loading zone permittees a more efficient way to apply for, manage, and pay for their private benefit sign permits. Permittees will have to create a new account or log in to their existing account in the permit portal. This will allow them to easily pay their fees and update their account information. Loading zone permittees must use this permit portal to pay their initial fees and their renewal fees. The links shown below will provide you with information on this process. Application

Budget Votes Every year, the Office of Budget Management (OBM) works with city departments, the Mayor's office, and City Council to create an Annual Appropriation Ordinance, a Grant Details Ordinance, a Budget Overview, and Budget Recommendations. The annual budget recommendations determine how the City intends to spend its revenue on a variety of city resources, from the Police Department to capital infrastructure spending. To become adopted, the recommendations must first pass the Committee on the Budget and, subsequently, the full City Council. Click through the buttons below to view how Alderwoman Hadden has voted on previous budget recommendations. To view budget documents, visit the Office of Budget and Management's website . 2023 2026 2022 2025 2021 2024 2020

PB49: ciclo 11 LEARN ABOUT THIS CYCLE'S FUNDED PROJECTS: The PB49 committees have been hard at work these past several months vetting ideas submitted and developing proposals. After working diligently contacting different city agencies and departments, the committed identified only two viable projects this year: improved lighting on Glenwood from Albion to Pratt and new planter boxes for the garden beds at Loyola Park. Given the low number of projects this cycle, our office will fund both items and allocate the remainder of the budget to street, alley, and sidewalk repairs. Those repairs will be determined from community input, the comprehensive infrastructure survey completed by the Streets & Infrastructure Committee, and recommendations from the Chicago Department of Transportation. With the disruption to the past few cycles due to the global pandemic, our office will be evaluating how we can reduce barriers and increase participation in this community-driven process moving forward. We will also be taking a look at project submissions from previous cycles to see if they should be reconsidered for inclusion in the upcoming cycle. Please stay tuned for more information on how to submit an idea during the next cycle of PB. If you have any questions and/or are interested in joining us for the next cycle, please email PB Coordinator Jeff Gonzalez at jeff@49thward.org . View the Project Expo View the Projects FASE DE RECOGIDA DE IDEA: ¡PB49 ya está en marcha! El ciclo de este año se verá diferente al de años anteriores debido a la crisis actual de COVID-19, ¡pero aún queremos saber de usted! Este año comenzamos con una pregunta abierta: si pudieras cambiar algo de nuestra comunidad que te haría la vida mejor, ¿cuál sería? Entre ahora y el 19 de septiembre de 2020, la gente tendrá la oportunidad de responder esa pregunta e informar nuestro proceso participativo del Distrito 49. ¿Cómo puedes responder a esa pregunta? Complete este formulario de Google en línea ; Envía "PB49" al 33339; Los folletos se publican en los pasillos principales de la sala con un código QR que la gente puede escanear para abrir el formulario de Google en sus teléfonos inteligentes; Participar en la Asamblea de Barrio virtual el sábado 12 de septiembre a las 10 a.m. o el jueves 17 de septiembre a las 6 p.m. Únase a través de Zoom en https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82727606782 Únase por teléfono al 312-626-6799 (ID de reunión: 827 2760 6782) ¡Esté atento a más información sobre cómo y cuándo votar a principios de octubre! ¿Quieres convertirte en representante de la comunidad? ¡Nos encantaría tenerte! ¡Solo asegúrese de marcar la casilla "sí" en la segunda página del formulario de Google !

Desarrollo de negocios Nuestra oficina está dedicada a promover nuevos negocios y desarrollo en 49th Ward. Haga clic en uno de los proyectos enumerados a continuación para obtener información específica relacionada con ese negocio o desarrollo. Si tiene alguna pregunta, siempre puede comunicarse con nuestro personal enviando un correo electrónico a office@49thWard.org o llamando al (773) 338-5796. Current Development Proposals Talleres de negocios Permisos de construcción Talleres de negocios Loading/Standing Zones Uso de la vía pública y cafés en las aceras Alianza Empresarial de Rogers Park Cambios de zonificación

LGBTQIA+ Resources Now more than ever it is important that we support our neighbors in the LGBTQIA+ community. Click the buttons below to visit the websites of various organizations that provide support and resources for the queer community throughout the City of Chicago! Lambda Legal Equality Illinois Howard Brown Health The Lighthouse Foundation

Liquor Moratorium Process The 49th Ward has several existing liquor moratorium zones. On streets with existing liquor moratoriums, liquor licenses cannot be requested, sold, or transferred except under limited circumstances (e.g., inheritance of the business by a family member). The moratoriums, in essence, prevent the opening of new liquor-licensed businesses and most transfers or changes of ownership and/or plans of operation for existing liquor-licensed businesses within the moratorium zone. Lifting of a moratorium zone requires legislative action. Businesses may request a moratorium amendment, either for the sale of an existing business to request a liquor license at a new business, by filling out this form . Lifting of a moratorium does not guarantee the issuance of a liquor license. If a moratorium is lifted or amended, businesses must still apply for a liquor license and go through the city's public notification and comment process. The 49th Ward Office will flyer the specific areas within the moratorium boundary to ensure that those that live and work within the boundary are notified. Businesses and residents will have the opportunity to provide feedback to the Alderwoman's office on any request to lift the liquor moratorium. Alderwoman Hadden will review feedback within two weeks from the initial public notice date. From there, she will make a decision on the request, which may include further community engagement in some cases. Request Form Feedback Form

49th Ward Leadership Councils Youth Leadership Council Environmental Leadership Council Community Leadership Council Youth Leadership Council 1/12 Since 2025, Alderwoman Hadden and her team have been meeting with neighbors in the 49th Ward who are interested in volunteering, leading projects, planning events and engaging in thoughtful discussions surrounding ward and city issues. For neighbors interested in joining the work, reach out to the 49th Ward Office at office@49thward.org . Youth Leadership Council 2026 Advisory Leadership Council 2025 Leadership Subcommittees 2025 Leadership Councils