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The meeting agenda includes the following items: https://t.co/b8FK0kR6Og

Currently, there are 11 people viewing the live stream of the meeting.

It’s 1:01 p.m. and the panel has not yet started conducting business.

Ald. Nicholas Sposato said a quorum has been achieved.

First up is time for members of the public to provide remarks.

The first public commenter asks the city council to vote yes on renaming DuSable Drive.

The second public commenter urges the city council to support the renaming of Lake Shore Drive to DuSable Drive.

Currently, there are 26 people watching the meeting’s live stream.

That concludes the public comment section of the meeting.

Sposato asks for questions and/or comments about the Rule 45 Report.

Subsequently thereafter, the Rule 45 Report is approved by the panel.

Alisa Baum, program director at City Markets, is delivering a report to the panel regarding a proposed modification to the city code regulating independent farmers markets.

Here’s a look at the proposed changes to the city code: https://t.co/2er41NCU2L

Ald. Maria Hadden gives kudos to independent farmers markets for promoting food access to the public.

Ald. Michael Rodriguez asks if there are permitting fees for those interested in setting up a booth at an independent farmers market.

Baum replied, saying there’s no fee.

The proposal is given a due pass recommendation.

On June 23, the Chicago City Council will have the chance to weigh in on the proposed changes to the city code regulating independent farmers market.

Next up is a discussion of a proposed designation of the month of October as “Italian American Heritage and Culture Month” in the city of Chicago.

Ron Onesti, president of the Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, underscores the importance of the designation and how it could bring people together.

Salvatore Camarda speaks in support of the designation.

Ald. Patrick Thompson speaks highly of the designation and the previous comments shared by guest speakers, Ron Onesti and Salvatore Camarda.

Thompson is a co-sponsor of the resolution.

“To me, it’s an honor to be part of this resolution,” he said.

Ald. Anthony Napolitano said he supports this designation.

“I do stand, rise, and support it,” he said.

A due pass recommendation is recorded for this designation.

A motion to adjourn is entertained at 1:41 p.m. Hearing no objections from the panel, the meeting adjourns.

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