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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.22.21REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, March 22th, 2021 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin Alderman Rue Simmons (9) Absent: Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Motion to suspend the rules and allow the meeting to be held virtually Passed 9-0 Motion:Ald. Wilson Second:Ald. Wynne TEFRA Hearing: Public Comment Carlis Sutton Opposed any bond hearing that would fund a private school.Watch Kathleen Scheidt Voiced her support for the bond issuance for Roycemore school.Watch Mike Vasilko Opposed the bond hearing for Roycemore school. Said the City doesn’t hold a bond hearing for any other school,especially in less fortunate schools. Stated there was not enough notice of the hearing given to residents. Watch Anthony Chambers Voiced her support for the bond issuance for Roycemore school. He opted to enlist his children at Roycemore because of their strong diversity. Watch Carolyn Murray Inquired if Family Focus would be eligible to receive bond issuance.Watch TEFRA Hearing: P1. Public Hearing: TEFRA Hearing for Educational Facility Revenue Bonds (Roycemore School) City Council will conduct a public hearing to receive public comments regarding the proposed issuance by the City of revenue bonds for the benefit of Roycemore School, an Illinois not for profit corporation. For Discussion Watch Mayor Hagerty adjourned the public hearing at 6:04 p.m. Mayor ’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty Announcements: ●Passing of DeMarcus Cokley and Jose Francisco Sanchez-Guerrero ●Evanston Township High School’s Mock Trial team took first place in the virtual 2021 Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA) High School Mock Trial Invitational. ●COVID-19 Vaccination ●Over 37,000 Evanston residents have been vaccinated ●State Reopening Plan Watch City Manager ’s Public Announcements City Manager Erika Storlie: ●Presentation of Evanston Police Department Accreditation from ILEAP ●Earth Month ●American Rescue Plan Act Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Reid provided information about the April 6, 2021 Consolidated Election.Watch Motion to suspend the rules and allow for speakers to have one minute for public comment Passed 9-0 Motion:Ald. Fleming Second:Ald. Suffredin Public Comment Dr. Sandy Dairty Stated that there needs to be four components towards reparations designated for African-Americans. These components include: reparations for descendants of slaves in the United States, addressing the atrocities that followed the end of slavery, designed to elimiate racial wealth differences and direct payment to eligible recipients. Watch Kristen Mullen Stated that the reparation funds are constrained to homeownership. Said the plan does very little to address the equity gap in housing produced by segregation and redlining. Watch Ahmadou Dramé Stated that the proposed reparations program is admirable but doesn’t rise to what many believe is true reparations.The program is exclusive and underfunded. Watch Andrew Spatz Hopes the amendment in the City Code Title 6 will allow Evanston to focus on accelerating the permit time during COVID-19.Said this amendment will help reduce the uncertainty by many retail store owners. Watch Annie Coakley Voiced her support for the amendment in the City Code Title 6 and American Rescue Plan Act. Watch Ben Kadish Inquired why a special use permit is required to open an insurance office. Watch Bonnie Wilson Asked City Council to support Ordinance 13-O-21, A Zoning Text Amendment to permit the establishment and regulation of Efficiency Homes Watch Carolyn Murray Suggested that residents should be given special accommodation to voice their concerns during public comment, especially if it relates to important issues. Watch Casey Varela Voiced her support for Resolution 37-R-21. This resolution will help preserve and increase blak-homeownership and address wealth disparities in Evanston. Watch Cherie Adams Voiced her support for the reparations funds and encouraged those opposed to the proposal to keep an open mind. Watch Delores Holmes Asked the City Council to adopt Resolution 37-R-21 as the first step towards reparations. Watch Dr. Iva Johnson Carruthers Voiced her support for Resolution 37-R-21, which will allocate funds towards the reparations program. Watch Elizabeth Lazar Voiced her support for Resolution 37-R-21, which will allocate funds towards the reparations program. Watch Harry Major Voiced his support to the City Code Title 6 Regarding Special Uses Watch Jenny Arrington Voiced her support for the reparations program. Shared her concerns over the possibility of this program failing. Watch Jerry Herst Asked the City Council to support the Clean Energy Jobs Act.Watch Jill Zordan Voiced her support to the City Code Title 6 regarding Special Uses.Watch Josh Gilbert Voiced his support to the reparations program and urged City Council to pass Resolution 37-R-21 Watch Kamm Howard Stated that tonight’s decision will have a local,national and global impact. This vote is also about addressing the 600 years to atrocities committed. He drew comparisons between Evanston’s reparation program and the “Little Rock Nine” as being the first steps in benefiting the public as a whole. Watch Katherine Gotsick Voiced her support to amend the City Code Title 6 regarding Special Uses. This will give Evanston the ability to fill empty storefronts. Watch Katie Trippi Directed her remarks at Ald. Suffredin and said his vote against the reparations program will cost him his re-election. Watch Mark Alston Said the reparations program will help bridge the gap between black and white homeownership. Watch Max Puchtel Voiced his support to amend the City Code Title 6 regarding Special Uses. Said this proposal will increase equity in the Eanston business community. It will also increase fairness and consistency in the permit process. Watch Meleika Gardner Believes the reparations program is actually a housing program and asked City Council to take their time on creating the program. Watch Nkechi Taifa Voiced her support for the housing reparations program.Said the passage of the program is the first steps in addressing the past housing discrimination practices. It will also start a healing process to address the many effects of slavery that still linger today. Watch Patrick Hughes, Jr.Thanked the Aldermen who were involved in the reparations program and he is excited to move forward with the initiative. Watch Percy Berger Sr Is in support of reparations but not in support of the program as it's being presented. He said the current proposal is a housing equity Watch program. There are parties that were not named in the program that played a role in redlining and housing discrimination practices. Renee Paden Claimed the reparations program is discriminatory and doesn’t take into account the members of the community it’s designed to serve. Watch Robinson Markus Encouraged City Council to pass the efficiency home ordinance to allow first time homeowners the ability to purchase a home in Evanston and allow senior residents to age in place. Watch Rose Cannon Opposed the reparations program that is being considered.Asked to have the new incoming City Council the ability to review the program and make the determination. Watch Sebastian Nalls Asked the vote for reparations be postponed until an investigation is concluded into his claims he made about members of the Reparations SubCommittee meeting with a member of the public to discuss reparations. Doesn’t support the current reparations program as presented but he is looking forward to the continued work that needs to be done. Watch steven greenberger Shared his perspective on reparations and offered City Council advise on how to ensure there are no legal challenges brought against the reparations program. Watch Tiauna Webb Voiced her support for the reparations program.Watch Tina Paden Requester a more transparent process and disclosure about the location of the funds. Doesn’t believe the banks should be the entities responsible for keeping the money. Would like to see direct cash payments given to recipients rather than a housing program. Watch Vanessa Johnson-McCoy Voiced her support for the reparations program.Watch Violetta Cullen Voiced her support to amend the City Code Title 6 regarding Special Uses. Watch Kevin Brown Voiced his concerns about the proposed reparations program. He supports the housing program but doesn’t support calling it reparations. Watch Sara Diggs Requested the support of the City Council to pass reparations. Continued to say that homeownership increases the value of homes across the city, decreases crime and strengthens communities. Watch Earlette Wright Believes the current reparations initiative is a simple housing program. Wants more transparency in the process. Watch Pricilla Giles Believes the plan that is being presented isn’t reparations.Watch Janet Alexander Davis Strongly supports the housing reparations program.Watch Jeff Masters Voiced his support for the housing reparations program.Said this is a first step in the right direction. Watch Carlis B. Sutton Wants an independent committee to reconsider the distribution of the housing reparation funds. Watch Matt Rodgers Said the amendment the City Code Title 6 regarding Special Uses will allow certain businesses to move quicker through the process and aid the economic recovery of Evanston. Asked the City Council to not delay the vote on efficiency homes. Watch Alvin Humes Said the reparations housing program will allow people to create legacies in the community for their children. Asked the City Council to vote in support of reparations. Watch Mary Rosinski Voiced her support for reparations.Watch Mike Vasilko Inquired if funds from the Good Neighbor Funds will be allocated to the reparations housing program. Watch Brenda Grier Voiced her support for reparations.Watch Ray Friedman Voiced his support for reparations but doesn’t believe the current program encompassed reparations. Watch Dr. Michael Nabors Read his remarks that illustrates the long journey from past historic moments that has brought the issue of reparations to the forefront in Evanston. Encouraged City Council to vote in support of reparations Watch Ana Croegaert Voiced her support for reparations and asked the City Council to pass the reparations resolution. Watch Tina Penek Voiced her support for reparations. Said this is a first step in fixing other disparities that are affecting the community. Watch Devon Reid Thanked all public officials who laid the groundwork for reparations. Hopes the appointments to the Reparations SubCommittee is a transparent process. Watch Special Order of Business SP1.Approval of the 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report for the City's Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships, Emergency Solutions Grant Programs City Council approved the 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER). The CAPER must be submitted to the Chicago Field Office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by March 31, 2021. For Action Passed 9-0 Motion:Ald. Rainey Second:Ald. Rue Simmons Watch SP2.Amendment to City Code Title 6 Regarding Special Uses to assist with COVID-19 Pandemic Economic Recovery and Commercial Development in Evanston's Merchant Districts Staff seeks City Council direction on a potential text amendment to the Special Use regulations and requirements of the City Code (Title 6, Zoning Ordinance) to assist businesses and property owners with post pandemic economic recovery and the general economic restructuring occurring in Evanston's merchant districts. For Discussion Referred to the Planning Commission Motion:Ald. Rainey Second:Ald. Wynne Watch SP3.Adoption of Resolution 37-R-21, Authorizing the Implementation of the Evanston Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program and Program Budget City Council adopted Resolution 37-R-21 to authorize the implementation of the Local Reparations Restorative Housing Program and the initial program budget of $400,000. Funding will be provided from the Local Reparations Fund (Account 177.15.1595.62490). For Action Passed 8-1 Ald. Fleming voted “No” Motion:Ald. Rue Simmons Second:Ald. Braithwaite Watch Consent Agenda CM1.Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of March 8, 2021 City Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of March 8, 2021 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A1.Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills List, and Credit Card City Council approved the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of February 15, 2021, through February 28, 2021, in the amount of $2,883,227.51. Bills List for March 23, 2021, in the amount of $2,730,798.26 and credit card activity for the period ending January 26, 2021, in the amount of $142,583.27. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A2.Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the contract with Skyrim Studio, Inc. for the Robert Crown Community Center and Library Public Art Contract City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 2 with Skyrim Studio, Inc. (4340 79th Avenue NW, Olympia,WA 98502) for the public art contract at the Robert Crown Community Center and Library. This change order will not increase the existing contract price. This change order will increase the contract period by 60 calendar days, extending the date of substantial completion from April 30, 2021, to June 29, 2021. Funding for this project is from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 – 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A3.Approval of a Contract Extension with Patriot Pavement Maintenance for the Crack Sealing Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract extension for crack sealing services with Patriot Pavement Maintenance (825 Segers Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016), in the amount of $80,000. This contract award is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative. Funding for this work will come from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (Account 200.40.5100.62509), which has an FY 2021 budget of $120,000, of which all still remains. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A4.Approval of a One-Year Contract Extension with J.A. Johnson Paving Company for the 2021 Street Patching Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one year contract extension for pavement patching with J. A. Johnson Paving Company (1025 E. Addison Ct., Arlington Heights, Illinois)in the amount of $470,000. Funding will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2021 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4121.65515 – 421015), which has an FY 2021 budget of $470,000, all of which remains. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5.Approval of a One-Year Contract Extension with Precision Pavement Marking, Inc. for the 2021 Pavement Marking Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract extension for pavement markings with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. (P.O. Box 705 Elgin IL 60123) in the amount of $120,000.This contract is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI). Funding for this work will come from the Capital Improvement Fund 2021 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4121.65515-421014),with a budget of $120,000, all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6.Approval of Contract Award with Builders Asphalt for the Single Source Purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year single source contract for the purchase of Hot Mix Asphalt with Builders Asphalt (4413 Roosevelt Road Suite 108, Hillside, IL 60162)in the amount of $51,000. Funding for this purchase will be provided by four separate accounts as follow: General Fund - Public Works/Streets (Account 100.40.4510.65055) in the amount of $12,600; Motor Fuel Tax Fund (200.40.5100.65055) in the amount of $11,900; Water Fund (Account 100.40.4540.65051) in the amount of $17,500; Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65051) in the amount of $9,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A7.Approval of a Contract Extension to the Agreement with Interra Inc. for Material Testing Services (RFP 20-10) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract extension to the agreement with Interra, Inc. (600 Territorial Drive, Suite G, Bolingbrook, IL 60440) for Material Testing Services (RFP 20-10) for various capital infrastructure improvement projects in the not-to-exceed amount of $150,000. Funding will be provided from the 2021 General Obligation Bonds, Water Fund, MFT Fund, Parking Fund,and Sewer Fund, depending on the project. A detailed summary of the total anticipated 2021 funding breakdown is included in the memo below. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A8.Approval of Change Order No. 6 to the Engineering Services Agreement with CDM Smith for the Treated Water Storage Replacement Project (15-55) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 6 to the agreement with CDM Smith (125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 600, Chicago, IL) for the Treated Water Storage Replacement Project Engineering Services (15-55). This will extend the contract time by 92 days from the current completion date of March 31,2021 to July 1, 2021. There is no change in contract price. Funding for this project is from the Water Fund, Capital Improvement Account 513.71.7330.62145 -733107, which has an FY 2021 budget of $100,000.00. The City has obtained a $20,556,256 loan at an interest rate of 1.84% from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to fund all eligible engineering and construction costs. City staff will seek to revise the loan amount at the completion of the project if needed to reflect final eligible construction costs. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A9.Resolution 36-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Emergency Contract and Payments to Garland/DBS Inc.for Emergency Roof Rehabilitation for the City of Evanston Fire Station No. 4 City Council adopted Resolution 36-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Emergency Contract and Payments to Garland/DBS Inc. for Emergency Roof Rehabilitation for the City of Evanston Fire Station No. 4. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program 2021 General Obligation Bonds for Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4117.65515 – 621009), which has an FY2021 budget of $600,000, with an estimated $556,209 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A10.Approval of an Emergency Contract with Garland/DBS for Roof Improvements Fire Station No. 4. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an emergency contract with Garland/DBS (3800 East 91st Street,Cleveland, OH 44105) in the amount of $222,220. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program 2021 General Obligation Bonds for Facilities Contingency (Account 415.40.4121.65515 - 621009),which has an FY 2021 budget of $600,000, with an estimated $556,209 remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A11.Resolution 30-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement Between Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, Evanston Animal Shelter Association ("EASA") and the City of Evanston City Council adopted Resolution 30-R-21, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Grant Agreement Between Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control, Evanston Animal Shelter Association ("EASA") and the City of Evanston. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A12.Approval of Contract with Holabird & Root for Architectural and Engineering Services for the Evanston Animal Shelter Improvement (RFQ 20-53) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Holabird & Root (140 South Dearborn Street, Chicago,Illinois 60603) in the amount of $100,000.00 to provide architectural and engineering services for Evanston Animal Shelter Improvements.This project was not budgeted in FY 2021. However, funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2020 General Obligation Bonds (415.40.4120.62145 - 620016), which has savings from the completion of other projects. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A13.Sole Source Lease Purchase of Dell Optiplex Desktop and Latitude Notebooks City Council authorized the sole source, leasepurchase of 120 Dell OptiPlex small form factor desktop PCs and 15 Dell Latitude notebook PCs from Dell Financial Services (1 Dell Way, Round Rock, TX, 78682) for $92,047.20. The expense will be spread across three annual payments of $32,193.51 and will terminate with a $1 buyout at the end of the three-year lease term providing the City with full ownership of the hardware. Funding will be from the Administrative Services - IT Computer Hardware Fund (Account 100.19.1932.65555) with a 2021 budget of $226,526.86 and an available YTD balance of $211,932.94. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A14.Purchase of Seven (7) Vehicles for Various City of Evanston Departments City Council approved to purchase seven (7) vehicles for the Administrative Services Department, Public Works Agency,and the Police Department. The majority of vehicles being replaced are those subjected to the most wearing conditions and operations and are anticipated to require an increased cost to repair/maintain them,especially as they get closer to the end of their useful life. Funding for the purchase in the amount of $440,726.00 will come from the 2021 Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) with an FY budget of $1,600,000 and a YTD balance of $1,264,200 (approximately $600,000 after the first round of purchases approved in November 2020). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A15.Adoption of Resolution 38-R-21, in Support of the Passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act by the Legislature of the State of Illinois City Council adopted Resolution 38-R-21 in support of the passage of the Clean Energy Jobs Act by the State of Illinois. For Action Passed 9-0 Motion: Ald. Suffredin Second: Rainey Watch A16.Ordinance 31-O-21, To Approve the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as Evanston Special Assessment No.1526 City Council adopted Ordinance 31-O-21, To Approve the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1526. Funding will be from the Special Assessment Fund (Account 420.40.6000.65515 – 421023), which has an approved FY 2021 budget of $500,000 and a YTD balance of $500,000. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A17.Ordinance 26-O-21: Educational Facility Revenue Bonds for Roycemore School City Council approved the ordinance as introduced for purposes of final action on April 12, 2021. The City will not incur a liability to repay this debt in the event of a default by Roycemore. This debt does not appear in the City’s financial balance sheet, but appears only as a note to our financial statements. The attached Ordinance outlines the fact that the bonds are not an indebtedness or obligation of the City, and no owner of the Bonds has the right to compel the City for payment of the Bonds. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A18.Ordinance 18-O-21, Amending City Code Section 3-4-6 By Creating A New Class W-2 Liquor City Council adopted Ordinance 18-O-21, amending City Code section 3-4-6 by creating a new Class W-2 liquor license.Alderman Revelle requests suspension of the rules for introduction and action at the March 22, 2021 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda A19.Ordinance 25-O-21, Amending the City Code to Increase the Number of Class J Liquor Licenses from Two to Three for Double Clutch Brewing Company, LLC dba Double Clutch Brewing Company, 2121 Ashland Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 25-O-21, amending the City Code to increase the number of Class J liquor licenses from two to three for Double Clutch Brewing Company. Alderman Rue Simmons requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the March 22, 2021 City Council meeting. Motion:Ald. Suffredin Second: Rainey Watch Motion to suspend the rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Motion:Ald. Suffredin Second:Ald. Rainey A20.Ordinance 15-O-21, Sale of Surplus Property Fleet Vehicles Owned by the City of Evanston City Council adopted Ordinance 15-O-21, directing the City Manager to offer the sale of vehicles owned by the City through public auction through GovDeals, an online auction system utilized by government agencies and other subsequent America’s Online Auction. These vehicles have been determined to be surplus due to new vehicle replacements being placed into service or vehicles that had to be taken out of service for safety reasons with the intention of eventual replacement.City Manager requests suspension of the Introduction and Action rules at the March 22, 2021, City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda PD1.Vacation Rental License for 1538 Fowler Avenue Staff recommends City Council approval of a Vacation Rental License for the property located at 1538 Fowler Avenue. Staff believes the Vacation Rental meets all of the Standards and Procedures for license approval. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda PD2.Ordinance 28-O-21, granting a Special Use Permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Ali's Halal Eatery, at 955 Howard St.in the B2 Business District City Council adopted Ordinance 28-O-21 granting a Special Use Permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Ali's Halal Eatery, at 955 Howard St. in the B2 Business District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards for Special Use for this district. Motion to suspend the rules for Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Watch:Ald. Fiske Second:Ald. Wynne Watch:Ald. Fiske Watch For Introduction and Action Passed 9-0 Second:Ald. Wynne PD3.Ordinance 29-O-21, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Deep Purpl Acia Bowl, at 630 Davis St.in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District City Council adopted Ordinance 29-O-21 granting a Special Use Permit for a Type 2 Restaurant, Deep Purpl Acia Bowl, at 630 Davis St. in the D2 Downtown Retail Core District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards for Special Use for this district. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda PD4.Ordinance 30-O-21 Granting a Special Use Permit for a Commercial Indoor Recreation Facility Located at 1801-1803 Central Street in the B1a Business District and oCSC Central Street Corridor Overlay District City Council approved for a special use permit for Indoor Commercial Recreation, in the B1a Business District and oCSC Central Street Corridor Overlay District, with conditions. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda PD5.Ordinance 13-O-21, A Zoning Text Amendment to Permit the Establishment and Regulation of Efficiency Homes City Council adopted Ordinance 13-O-21, A Zoning Text Amendment to Permit the Establishment and Regulation of Efficiency Homes. This establishes a definition for Efficiency Homes (Section 6-18-3) and establishes regulations for their construction and use within residential districts (Section 6-8; Section 6-16). For Action Passed 9-0 Watch:Ald. Fiske Second:Ald. Wynne Watch E1.Resolution 18-R-21 Approval of Recommendation to Reinstate the Evanston Storefront Modernization Program City Council reinstated and allocated $50,000 in funding to the Evanston Storefront Modernization Program. Funding would be provided from the Business District Improvement Fund G/L # 100.15.5300.65522 in the amount of $50,000. Staff also recommends utilizing Tax Increment District Financing (TIF) whenever applicable. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda E2.Resolution 35-R-21 Scheduling a Public Meeting to be Conducted as Required by the Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act for the Proposed Five-Fifths TIF District City Council adopted Resolution 35-R-21, authorizing the scheduling of a public meeting for the proposed FiveFifths Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District as required in State of Illinois Section 65 ILCS5/11-74.4-6 (e). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda H1.Alternative Emergency Response Subcommittee Report City Council directed staff to draft and release a request for proposals (RFP) for alternative emergency response services and accept this report and place it on file. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Call of the Wards Ward 1:Expressed her gratitude to Ald. Rue Simmons for all the hard work she’s done. Made a referral to staff to create a training for Board and Commissions members. Watch Ward 2:Thanked everyone who participated in the reparations process.Watch Ward 3:Thanked everyone who participated in the reparations process.Watch Ward 4:He is looking forward to seeing what the new steps in the reparations process is.Watch Ward 5:Acknowledges all the different voices that shared their views on reparations. Outside groups have agreed to provide funds that would give a monthly $300 direct cash payment to qualified individuals as part of the reparations program initiative. More information will be published online on the public process for reparations. Shared her condolences to the families of DeMarcus Cokley and Jose Francisco Sanchez-Guerrero. Watch Ward 6:Acknowledged the service of Willard Elementary Principal Jerry Michel who will be leaving the school. He referred the public to the June 4, 2018 Rules Committee packet for information regarding the referendum process. Watch Ward 7:Thanked all the residents who participate during public comment to share their thoughts on reparations. She also thanked Ald. Rue Simmons for all her hard work that led to this historic vote. Watch Ward 8:Thanked everyone who attended the City Council meeting.She also thanked all the staff, public officials and everyone else who made reparations possible. Watch Ward 9:Ward meeting on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 p.m. She hopes people can respect other people’s opinion on reparations. Encouraged people who may disagree on the action taken with reparations, to apply and join the Reparations SubCommittee. Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.