Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30) speaks during a committee meeting Thursday.

A key committee on Thursday approved a controversial ordinance that if approved by the full City Council next week will allow private companies to boot cars in parking lots citywide.

Aldermen during a meeting of the City Council Committee on License and Consumer Protection voted 12-6 to approve the proposal (O2022-1217) from Ald. Ariel Reboyras (30) to expand the legalization of car booting to the entire city.