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Home My WebLink About06.22.20 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, June 22nd, 2020 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. Rue Simmons Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty Announcements: ●COVID-19 Update Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Announcements: ●Virtual 4th of July Celebration ●Recovery Update ●Evanston Police Department Promotions Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Announcements: ●Mail-in Ballots ●Recap of Policing and Race event Watch Public Comment Michael J. Vasilko Talked about Ordinance 18-O-20, Evanston Police Department and city budget. Watch Jim Farley Opposed the request from Northwestern to receive permits for their upcoming football seasons. Watch Rob Mark Requested for the City Council to table the vote on the Citizens Police Review Commission until the Council has an opportunity to review the recommendations for appointment. Watch Eden Juron Endorsed Resolution 54-R-20 which honors African American Watch Pearlman Heritage Sites in Evanston. Estera Cucu Property owner of 1717 Simpson St. who offered to answer any questions the City Council may have regarding their special use permit. Watch Matt Rooney Talked about Northwestern's request for parking permits for the upcoming football seasons. Asked City Council to withhold from approving the parking permits until Northwestern negotiates a financially fair agreement with Canal Shores. Watch Sherry McAuliffe Voiced her concerns over Northwestern's request for parking permits for their upcoming football seasons. Watch Priscilla Giles Voiced her support towards funding Connections for the Homeless in providing housing for families affected by COVID-19. Watch Dino Robinson Voiced his support for Resolution 54-R-20 which honors African American Heritage Sites in Evanston. Watch Daisy Chaudruc Shared her call to action for police reform in Evanston. Watch Laura Tataille Shared her call to action for police reform in Evanston. Watch Susan Kelly Encouraged people to participate in the 2020 Census and to consider employment with the U.S. Census. Watch John Quintana Opposed the appointments for the Citizens Police Review Commission and Ordinance 18-O-20 amending Title 1, Chapter 8, "City Manager" Watch Doreen Price Talked about the CARES Act and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. Watch Carlis B Sutton Asked the City Council to table the appointments for the Citizens Police Review Commission. Supports providing living assistance to families affected by COVID-19. Watch Dylan Johnson Offerd to answer any questions members of the City Council may have regarding Ordinance 61-O-20. Watch Special Order of Business SP1. Approval of $370,000 of ESG-CV Funding to Connections for the Homeless for Rapid Rehousing of Homeless Evanston Families Currently in Non-Congregate Shelter City Council approved $370,000 in ESG-CV funding to Connections for the Homeless for rapid rehousing of homeless families with children under the age of 18. There are 21 families currently in noncongregate housing/hotels to protect them from high risk of COVID-19 infection. This funding will provide stable housing for an average of 12 months during which households will receive case management and other services needed to achieve housing stability. The City is receiving $546,424 in ESG-CV funding from the first round of ESG-CV CARES Act funding. The City was notified on June 9, 2020 that it will receive an additional $419,890 of ESG-CV funding in the second round of ESG-CV allocations; total ESG-CV allocation is $966,314. ESG-CV funds are to be used to address the needs of homeless and unstably housed families and individuals impacted by the coronavirus. For Action Approved 9-0 Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch SP2. 2020 Budget Update Staff recommends discussion of the update on the 2020 budget. For Discussion Motion: Ald. Wilson Second: Ald. Rainey Watch SP3. Reparations Subcommittee Update City Council discussed the Reparations Subcommittee’s process to determine programs regarding housing assistance, relief initiatives, various economic development programs, and opportunities for Black Evanstonians. For Discussion Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Second: Ald. Braithwaite Watch SP4. Racial Equity Update City Council to accepted and placed on file our racial equity framework for city operations. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved 9-0 to Accept and Place on File. Motion: Ald. Fleming Second: Ald. Rue Simmons Watch SP5. Report of the Committee on Proposed Compensation for the Eleven (11) Elected Officials of the City of Evanston The Compensation Committee recommends the City Council adopt its recommendation which specified that all elected officials’ compensation for years 2021 and 2022 shall increase at 0% (remain the same). Compensation for years 2023 and 2024 will increase at the same percentage rate as non-union employees receive. Every elected official will be offered full (100%) coverage for any health insurance plan for themselves only. They have the option to accept or deny such coverage, and add additional covered for their spouse and/or family at their own expense. Motion to refer agenda item to the next Rules Committee meeting Approved 9-0 For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved 9-0 to Accept and Place on File Motion: Ald. Wynne Second: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Wynne Second: Ald. Braithwaite Watch Consent Agenda CM1. Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 8, 2020 City Council approved the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting of June 8, 2020. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Fleming Second: Ald Rue Simmons. Watch A1. Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll, Bills List City Council approved the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of May 25, 2020, through June 7, 2020, in the amount of $2,580,625.72, Bills List for June 23, 2020, in the amount of $2,615,457.59. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A2. Approval to Defer Loan Payments for up to 12 Months on CDBG Loans for Businesses Negatively Impacted by the COVID-19 Shutdown City Council approved the Administration and Public Works Committee of loan modifications that defer payments for up to 12 months on Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) business loans made to Ward 8 and Good To Go Jamaican Cuisine to provide additional financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A3. Approval of Authorization to Execute a Payment for the Month of May to Evanston Township High School for Providing Food Services to Assist Those Affected by School Closures Due to COVID-19 City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a payment of $163,200 to Evanston Township High School (ETHS), (1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) for providing food services to assist those affected by school closures due to COVID-19. Funding for this program is from the City Manager's Emergency Operations Unit (Account 100.15.1520.65025). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A4. Approval of the Agreement with Evanston Township High School to Supply Lunches for the 2020 Summer Food Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Evanston Township High School (ETHS), (1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) to provide lunch meals for the 2020 Summer Food Program in the not-to-exceed amount of $3.50 per meal and $3.75 for special diet meals. This is a reimbursement program in which the total amount of reimbursement the City will receive is solely dependent upon the number of meals served and varies depending on the level of participation. The City’s estimated reimbursement is calculated using the highest daily participation level stated in our application. There is a food budget allocation in the Recreation Outreach Program Line Item (Account 100.30.3050.65025) in the amount of $131,000. Projected expenses for food costs are $110,000. Projected revenue reimbursement is $148,500. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5. Approval of a Contract Award with Garland/DBS, Inc. for the Building Exterior Repairs of Various City Facilities City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for Building Exterior Repairs of Various City Facilities with Garland/DBS, Inc. (3800 East 91st St., Cleveland, OH) in the amount of $514,693. Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $35,000, and from the 2020 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $479,693. A detailed funding summary is included in the memo below. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6. Approval of Change Order No. 3 to the Agreement with Bolder Contractors, Inc. for the Oakton Street Water Supply Connection (Bid 19-36) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3 to the agreement with Bolder Contractors, Inc. (316 Cary Point Drive, Cary, IL 60013) for the Oakton Street Water Supply Connection (Bid 19-36) in the amount of $100,314.13. This will increase the overall contract amount from $2,879,070.37 to $2,979,384.50. This change order does not include a time extension. Funding is provided from the Water Fund (Account No. 513.71.7330.65515 – 419003), which as an approved FY 2020 budget of $2,600,000 and a YTD balance of $1,753,542.57. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A7. Resolution 53-R-20 Authorizing the City Manager to Consent to a Permit for Northwestern Football Parking and Tailgating Events for the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 Seasons Staff recommends City Council adoption of Resolution 53-R-20 authorizing the City Manager to give consent to a permit for Northwestern Football parking and tailgating events for the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024 seasons. Motion to table agenda item until July, 13 2020 City Council meeting Approved 9-0 For Action Tabled until July, 13 2020 City Council meeting Motion: Ald. Fleming Second: Ald. Rue Simmons Motion: Ald. Revelle Second: Ald. Wynne Watch A8. Resolution 55-R-20, Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for the Rebuild Illinois Public Infrastructure Program Grant from the State of Illinois for Main Street Water Main Improvements from Maple Avenue to Hinman Avenue City Council adopted Resolution 55-R-20, Rebuild Illinois Grant Application – Main Street Water Main Improvements. The Rebuild Illinois Public Infrastructure Grant funds 50% of the construction project cost, and the remaining 50% of the funding must be provided by the local municipality. For this project, the total construction cost is estimated at $1,150,000. Of this, the City of Evanston will be responsible for $575,000, which will need to be budgeted in FY 2021 Capital Improvement Program. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A9. Ordinance 24-O-20 Amending Section 7-2-9-3, Sidewalks to be Clear of Snow, Ice, Dirt and Weeds City Council adopted Ordinance 24-O-20, “Amending Section 7-2-9-3, Sidewalks to be Clear of Snow, Ice, Dirt and Weeds”. This ordinance revises sections of the code related to sidewalk snow and ice removal. Ordinance 24-O-20 was introduced at the February 10, 2020 City Council meeting and was subsequently tabled at the February 24, 2020 City Council meeting until the June 22, 2020 meeting for further review and research of snow removal laws and consideration of revisions of the ordinance. For Action Approved 8-1 Ald. Suffredin voted “No” Motion: Ald. Fleming Second: Ald. Braithwaite Watch P1. Resolution 54-R-20 African American Heritage Sites City Council adopted Resolution 54-R-20 honoring African American Heritage Sites in Evanston, Illinois. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P2. Ordinance 64-O-20 Granting a Special Use for a Child Residential Care Home for Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois at 820 Gaffield Place City Council adopted Ordinance 64-O-20 granting a special use for a Child Residential Care Home for Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois at 820 Gaffield Place in the R4a General Residential District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets the Standards for special use for this district. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda P3. Ordinance 65-O-20 Granting a Special Use for a Child Residential Care Home for Boys Hope Girls Hope of Illinois at 824 Gaffield Place City Council adopted Ordinance 65-O-20 granting a special use for a Child Residential Care Home at 824 Gaffield Place in the R4a General Residential District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets the Standards for approval for the district. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda P4. Ordinances 58-O-20 and 59-O-20 Authorizing Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the Classification of Minor and Major Variations and Residential Care Homes City Council approved Ordinance 58-O-20 authorizing City-initiated Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, Title 6 of the City Code, to Chapter 3 (Implementation and Administration) regarding the classification and administration of Minor and Major Variations and Ordinance 59-O-20 authorizing revisions to Chapter 4 (General Provisions) regarding Residential Care Homes and Transitional Treatment Facilities in the R4a, General Residential Zoning District. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P5. Ordinance 60-O-20, Granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, Happy Lemon, in the D4 Downtown Transition District, at 1607 Chicago Ave. City Council adopted Ordinance 60-O-20 granting special use approval for a Type 2 Restaurant, Happy Lemon, in the D4 Downtown Transition District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards for a special use for this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P6. Ordinance 61-O-20, Granting a Special Use for Commercial Indoor Recreation, Total Sona Fitness, in the C2 Commercial District and oCSC Central Street Overlay District, at 2678 Green Bay Rd. City Council adopted Ordinance 61-O-20, granting special use approval for Commercial Indoor Recreation, Total Sona Fitness, in the C2 Commercial District and oCSC Central Street Overlay District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards for a special use for this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P7. Ordinance 62-O-20, Granting a Special Use for a Detached Single Family Dwelling in the B1 Business District at 1717 Simpson St. City Council adopted Ordinance 62-O-20 granting Special Use approval to allow the expansion of an existing Detached Single Family Dwelling in the B1 Business District, at 1717 Simpson Street. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards for Special Use in this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P8. Ordinance 63-O-20 granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, 4 Suns Fresh Juice, in the C1 Commercial District at 1906 Main St. City Council adopted Ord. 63-O-20 granting a Special Use for a Type 2 Restaurant, 4 Suns Fresh Juice, in the C1 Commercial District at 1906 Main St. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards for a special use in this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda R1. Ordinance 18-O-20, Amending Title 1, Chapter 8, "City Manager" City Council adopted Ordinance 18-O-20, Amending Title 1, Chapter 8 “City Manager.” For Action Approved 7-2 Alds. Suffredin and Fleming voted “No” Motion: Ald. Revelle Second: Ald. Rainey Watch APP1. Approval of Appointments to the Citizen Police Review Commission City Council approved the appointments of Jamal Graham, Blanca Lule, Rick Marsh, Shahna Richman, Nikko Ross, Juneitha Shambee, Nyika Strickland, Clarence Weaver and Douglas Whitmore to the Citizen Police Review Commission. For Action Approved 5-4 Ald. Fiske, Rue Simmons,Suffredin,Fleming voted “No” Motion: Ald. Rue Simmons Second: Ald. Revelle Watch Call of the Wards Ward 1: Ward meeting on June 30, 2020 at Arrington Lagoon starting at 7:00 p.m. Watch Ward 2: Last activity celebrating Juneteenth will be hosted on June 27,2020 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the ETHS parking lot. Next Ward meeting will be on July 9, 2020. Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Weekly Ward meetings will resume beginning on July 8, 2020. She thanked Kemone Hendriks for her leadership in Evanston’s first Juneteenth Parade. Congratulations to all Northwestern Graduates. Shared her condolences to the family of Jas Water. Watch Ward 6: Ward meeting on June 29, 2020 Watch Ward 7: Ward meeting on June 25, 2020 starting at 7:00 p.m. Watch Ward 8: No Report Watch Ward 9: No Report Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called a voice vote to adjourn the City Council meeting, and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.