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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.26.20 ​REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, October 26, 2020 Devon Reid City Clerk Present: Absent: Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin Alderman Rue Simmons (9) Mayor’s Public Announcements City Manager’s Public Announcements City Clerk’s Communications Mayor Hagerty called the Hearing on FY 2020 Proposed Budget to order at 7:05 p.m. Public Hearing on FY 2021 Proposed Budget Public Comment Motion to suspend the rules and allow the meeting to be held virtually Passed 9-0 Motion:​ Ald. Wilson Second:​ Ald. Wynne Mayor Hagerty Announcements: ●COVID-19 Update ●COVID-19 Recovery: Cash Assistance Program. Watch City Manager Erika Storlie had no announcements Watch City Clerk provided an update on early voting in Evanston and gave a presentation on the 2021 Municipal Elections. Watch Ray Friedman Asked when operations will resume at the Evanston Civic Center and the savings from the building being currently closed. Requested an update on James Park and 1305 Pitner Ave. Provided his feedback on the community budget discussions. Watch Jamie Robin Directed her comments on the proposed increase for real estate tax levies. Watch Sean Peck-Collier Shared his remarks related to the Evanston Police Department and Watch Mayor Hagerty adjourned the Hearing on FY 2020 Proposed Budget at 7:35 p.m. Public Comment the proposed increasing in funding for the department. Mike Vasilko Believes the notice for this public hearing was insufficient for citizen participation. Stated his questions via email have not been responded to by city staff. He recommended there be a tax reduction for homeowners in high taxed districts. He said by eliminating the need for outside consultants, the city will save millions a year and avoid increasing taxes. Watch Bob Froetscher Shared his remarks related to the planned development at 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue. Watch Ray Friedman Wants residents to have a more active role in major decisions being considered by City Council. Expressed his disappointment in the lack of transparency and community input for the City Manager search. Said there continues to be no public discussion for the city budget. He said the city has only managed to accomplish one of the five City Council Goals. Watch Tina Paden Wants all meetings held by the City to be recorded for public access. Shared her remarks related to reparations and affordable housing. Doesn’t believe it’s appropriate to increase the salary for City Council members given the pandemic and budget deficit. Watch Brenda Grear Inquired about homeowners not receiving grants to repair their homes in order to provide affordable housing. Requested to know the number of police officers still currently employed and their patrol routes. Wants to know why Officer Brooks is being removed from the 5th Ward patrol. Watch Renee Paden Spoke about reparations in Evanston and wants the elders of the African-American community to receive a check first for reparations Watch Eric Singer Spoke about the new restrictions placed by the Governor of Illinois on restaurants. Would like Evanston to publicly support their restaurants and oppose the Governor's restrictions. Watch Mike Vasilko Shared his remarks about the budget process and made suggestions for the City Council to consider. Watch Special Order of Business Consent Agenda SP1. ​2021 Proposed Budget Discussion Staff requests discussion on the 2021 Proposed Budget. For Discussion Direction provided to staff Motion:​ Ald. Rainey Second:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Watch O1. ​Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of October 12, 2020 City Council approved the minutes of October 12, 2020. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A1. ​Approval of the City of Evanston Payroll and Bills City Council approved the City of Evanston Payroll for the period of September 28, 2020, through October 11, 2020, in the amount of $2,869,051.84 and Bills List for October 27, 2020, in the amount of $2,586,917.51. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A2. ​Change Order No. 1 with Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating for the Robert Crown Community Center and Library HVAC maintenance services City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1 for HVAC maintenance services for the Robert Crown Community Center and Library with Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating (4521 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639) to increase the contract period by 159 calendar days from December 23, 2020 to May 31, 2021. This change order will not increase the existing contract price. Funding is from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 – 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A3. ​Change Order No. 5 with Thieneman Construction, Inc. for Clearwell 9 Replacement Project Construction (Bid 18-30) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 5 to the contract for the Clearwell 9 Replacement Project (Bid No. 18-30) with Thieneman Construction, Inc. (17219 Foundation Parkway, Westfield, IN) in the amount of $387,264.31. This will increase the total contract amount from the current contract price of $19,286,531.55 to $19,673,795.86. There is no time extension associated with this change order. The City has a loan agreement in place with the IEPA for funding from the State Revolving Fund in the amount of $20,556,256 for engineering and construction of this project. Staff will seek a final Loan Amendment to increase the loan amount to cover all eligible costs. The loan is currently set to be repaid over 20 years at 1.84% interest. IEPA loan funding for this work is being routed through the Water Fund, Capital Improvement (Account 513.71.7330.65515-733107). Northwestern University (NU) will reimburse Evanston $313,568.23 of this change order amount and the City's portion of the change order amount is $73,696.08. Further information is included in the packet below. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A4. ​Change Order No.1 with Harris Computer Systems for a Six Month Extension of the Maintenance and Support Agreement on the NorthStar Utility Billing System City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No.1 with Harris Computer Systems (1 Antares Drive, Suite 400, Ottawa, Ontario) for the Harris NorthStar utility billing software maintenance and support agreement in the amount of $25,663.11. This support will be for six months, December 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021. Funding is provided by the Water Fund, Water Other Operations Business Unit (Account 510.40.4225.62340), which has an approved FY 2020 budget of $373,300 and a YTD balance of $273,300.91. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5. ​Contracts with Alexander Chemical Corporation, Polydyne Incorporated and Carus Corporation for FY 2021 Water Treatment Chemicals City Council authorized the City Manager to execute agreements with Alexander Chemical Corporation (7593 S. First Road, LaPorte, IN 46350) in the amount of $378,174.00, Polydyne Incorporated (One Chemical Plant Road, Riceboro, GA 31323) in the amount of $75,168.00 and Carus Corporation (315 Fifth Street, Peru IL 61354) in the amount of $152,006.40, for the period of January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 for the purchase of water treatment chemicals in the amount of $605,348.40. Funding is provided by the Water Production Bureau Filtration Business Unit (Accounts 510.40.4220.65015 & 510.40.4220.65030), which have a total FY 2021 budget request of $665,100.00. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6. ​Resolution 86-R-20, Authorizing the City Manager to Sign Notification of Grant Awards to Fund and Operate a Senior Congregate Meal Program City Council approved Resolution 86-R-20 authorizing the City Manager to sign notification of grant awards to fund and operate a congregate senior meal program at the Levy Senior Center and Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center. Funding for this program is budgeted in various line items in the Fleetwood-Jourdain Business Unit 100.30.3040 and Levy Center Business Unit 100.30.3055. Overall budgeted expenses for the 2020-2021 program including staff salaries, Social Security, Medicare, advertising, program supplies and food costs are projected at $87,696. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A7. ​Resolution 89-R-20, Authorizing the City Manager to Grant an Easement for Steam Infrastructure Installation on Emerson Street City Council adopted Resolution 89-R-20, authorizing the City Manager to grant an easement for steam infrastructure installation on Emerson Street. The easement would be granted for a 20 year period. No City funding is required for these proposed utilities. Northwestern University will fund the project and will be assessed a one-time easement fee of $20,643.00. These funds will be deposited to the General Fund (Account 100.40.4105.52175). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P1. ​Resolution 87-R-20, Approving a Plat of Resubdivision for 1605- 1631 Chicago Avenue Plan Commission and Staff recommend City Council adoption of Resolution 87-R-20 for approval of a two-lot Subdivision at 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue. Motion to table until the November 9, 2020 City Council meeting. Passed 9-0 For Action Held until the November 9, 2020 City Council meeting. Motion:​ Ald. Wynne Second: ​Ald. Rue Simmons Motion:​ Ald. Wilson Second:​ Ald. Wynne Watch P2. ​Ordinance 98-O-20, Approving a Major Adjustment to a Planned Development at 1605-1631 Chicago Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 98-O-20 granting a Major Adjustment to a Planned Developmentoriginally approved by Ordinance 86-O-13. The adjustment includes an increased Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 3.15 to 4.2, increased number of parking spaces from 32 (23 on-site, 9 leased) to 38 (all leased off-site), and decrease the total number of units from 205 to 186 (including 65 dwelling units). No new site development allowance will be needed. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda P3. ​Ordinance 97-O-20, Special Use for a Planned Development at 1621-1631 Chicago Avenue The Plan Commission and staff recommend denial of Ordinance 97-O20 for approval of a Special Use for a Planned Development to construct a 17-story apartment building with 215 units, 85 subterranean parking spaces, and approximately 3,289 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail space in the D4 Downtown Transition District. The proposal includes the following Site Development Allowances: 1) A building height of 185 ft. where 105 ft. is allowed; 2) An FAR of 10.38 where a maximum of 5.4 is allowed; 3) 215 dwelling units where 54 is the maximum is allowed; and 4) 85 parking spaces where a minimum of 162 are required. For Introduction Failed in Committee P4. ​Ordinance 95-O-20, Amending Title 6 of the Evanston Code to Revise Regulations Regarding Domestic Animal Daycare Centers and Kennels City Council adopted Ordinance 95- O-20, Amending Title 6 of the Evanston Code to Revise Regulations Regarding Domestic Animal Daycare Centers and Kennels.The Ordinance allows for a text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, Title 6 of the City Code, to amend Section 6-18-3 - Definitions to increase the permitted hours of operation for a Domestic Animal Daycare Center and amend Section 6-12-2-3 – Special Uses to add Domestic Animal Daycare Centers and Kennels as Special Uses in the RP Research Park District. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P5. ​Ordinance 96-O-20, Authorization to grant a Special Use Permit for a Daycare - Domestic Animal, and Kennel, Located at 900 Clark Street in the RP Research Park District ("Dogtopia of Northshore LLC") City Council adopted, with conditions, Ordinance 96-O-20, allowing for a special use permit for a Daycare – Domestic Animal, and Kennel, in the RP Research Park District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the standards of a special use for this district contingent on the adoption of concurrent legislation for a proposed text amendment to add said uses to the list of authorized special uses in the RP Research Park District. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P6. ​Ordinance 94-O-20, Granting Major Zoning Variations to Construct an Upper Story Dwelling Unit atop a One-Part Commercial Building in the B1a Business District and oCSC Central Street Corridor Overlay District (1800 Central Street). City Council adopted, with conditions, of Ordinance 90-O-20, granting major zoning variations at 1800 Central Street to construct an upper story dwelling unit atop a one-part commercial building in the B1a Business District and oCSC Central Street Corridor Overlay District. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda R1. ​Approval of the Proposed 2021 City Council Meeting Dates City Council approved the 2021 proposed City Council meeting dates. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda R2. ​Resolution 91-R-20, Dissolution of the Transportation and Parking Committee City Council adopted Resolution 91-R-20 dissolving the Transportation and Parking Committee. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda R3. ​Ordinance 100-O-20; Amending City Code Section 2-3-2 to Reduce the Number of Members on the Commission on Aging City Council adopted for introduction Ordinance 100-O-20, amending City Code Section 2-3-2 to reduce the number of members on the Commission of Aging from fifteen to nine. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda R4. ​Ordinance 102-O-20; Amending Portions of the City Code Codifying the Reparations Committee City Council adopted for introduction Ordinance 102- O-20 amending portions of the City Code codifying the Reparations Committee. Motion to amend changes to include Wards 2, 5 and 8 for Aldermanic representation to the Reparations Subcommittee. Passed 9-0 For Introduction Passed 9-0 as amended Motion:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Second:​ Ald. Wynne Motion:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Second:​ Ald. Wynne Watch R5. ​Ordinance 104-O-20, Setting Compensation for the City Clerk City Council adopted for introduction Ordinance 104-O-20, setting the compensation for the City Clerk. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda R6. ​Ordinance 105-O-20, Setting Compensation for the Mayor City Council adopted for introduction Ordinance 105-O-20, setting the compensation for the Mayor. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda R7. ​Aldermanic Compensation At the Rules Committee's request, Staff has prepared Ordinances regarding the compensation for Aldermen (three Ordinances with three different models) along with one Resolution that would accompany one Ordinance. Staff requests the City Council discuss and adopt one of the following proposals: Option 1: Ordinance 103-O-20 ($15,990 annual compensation with the City to cover insurance costs); or Option 2: Ordinance 106-O-20 ($37,800 annual compensation with the Council covering the full cost of insurance); or Option 3: Ordinance 108-O-20 ($15,990 annual compensation to be combined with a health insurance allowance with the Council covering the full cost of insurance) AND Resolution 94-R-20 ($1,400 monthly allowance). Motion to move Option 3: Ordinance 108-O-20 Failed 4-5​ Alds. Wilson, Simmons, Braithwaite and Rainey vote “Yes” Motion to move Option 1: Ordinance 103-O-20 Passed 5-4 ​Alds. Rainey, Braithwaite, Wilson and Simmons vote “No” For Introduction Passed 5-4 as amended Motion:​ Ald. Rue Simmons Second:​ Ald. Braithwaite Motion:​ Ald. Wilson Second:​ Ald Wynne Motion:​ Ald. Wynne Second:​ Ald Revelle Watch Call of the Wards APP1. ​Approval of Appointments and Reappointments to Board, Commission and Committee City Council approved Angela Valavanis to the Alternative Emergency Response Subcommittee and the reappointment of Kristi Bachmann to the Animal Welfare Board. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Ward 1: There will be a joint ward meeting with the 4th Ward on October 27 at 7 p.m. Watch Ward 2: No Report Watch Ward 3: Thanked residents who participated during the last ward meeting. Watch Ward 4: There will be a joint ward meeting with the 1st Ward on October 27 at 7 p.m. Acknowledged the passing of Pierre Kezdy, Bassist for Naked Raygun and shared his condolences to his family Watch Ward 5: No Report Watch Ward 6: Joint ward meeting between the 2nd, 5th and 6th Wards on November 11 at 6:00 p.m. Watch Ward 7: Joint ward meeting with the 8th Ward to discuss the budget on October 29 at 7 p.m. Watch Ward 8: Disagrees with the decision made for the compensation of Aldermen and hopes others will reconsider their vote during the next City Council meeting. Watch Ward 9: No Report Watch Adjournment Mayor Hagerty called for a motion to adjourn the City Council meeting. Ald. Braithwaite made the motion; Ald. Rue Simmons seconded. A roll call vote was taken and by unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned.