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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.08.19 (Special) ​SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, April 8th, 2019 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Suffredin Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Revelle Alderman Wilson Alderman Rainey Alderman Rue Simmons (7) Absent: Ald. Wynne Ald. Fleming (2) Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty read a few highlights from the 2018 Economic Development Report. ●National Fair Housing Month, April 2019 ●National Volunteer Week, April 7-13, 2019 Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz had two announcements: ●Property Tax Assessment Issues ●Recognition of Valli Produce for $250,000 Donation to Robert Crown Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk informed the public of a community event to help save Family Focus. It will take place on Wednesday April 17, 2019 at 5 p.m. There will be a unity walk starting at Simpson & Dodge, then proceeding to Church & Dodge. Afterwards people will grab ice-cream at CNW. Clerk Reid gave a post election snapshot for the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election. Watch Public Comment Mike Vasilko Mr. Vasilko shared his public comment via phone. He began my apologizing for the increasing tone between citizens and the city. Residents are simply concerned because the raising debt is not sustainable. Asked for the bond sale to be held or cancelled. Wanted a meeting to be scheduled to discuss MOU’s (Memorandum of Understanding) and Letters of Intent. Watch Darlene Cannon Wanted Northwestern and Beacon Academy to offer to pay the second part of the bond installment for the Robert Crown Center. Said the Poor People’s Campaign is about bringing moral renewal to the country. It’s a campaign for economic and social justice. Asked City Council to have a moral renewal and vote in the best interest of the residents of Evanston, not just a few. Watch Trisha Connolly Asked all City Council to state if they have any financial interest with any of the private entities who are preparing Letters of Intent for the Watch Robert Crown Center. Said that any self interest should be disclosed and acknowledged to the public. Asked any members having interests in the Robert Crown Center to recuse themselves from any matters pertaining to the facility. The Library and Community Center are noble efforts, but the cost will be unsustainable. Meg Welch Talked about the Poor People’s Campaign being a revival of Martin Luther King's group to confront elected officials about the needs of the poor. She is concerned of the bonds for the Robert Crown Center will have an impact in the future. Watch Mary Rosinski Asked for full financial disclosure for the Robert Crown Center. She has submitted several FOIA’s trying to get answers for the millions of dollars being funneled to the Robert Crown Center. Said there was no funding plan in any of the agenda packet for the Robert Crown meetings. Said the only facility that came close in cost was the Blackhawks hockey rink. Watch Lenny Lamkin Talked about the A&B General Obligation Bond Issues. Said the Budget Director failed to answer questions of where the money to pay the bond will arrive from, during the Robert Crown meeting. Supports renovating the Robert Crown Center, but doesn’t believe it should cost 53 million dollars. Watch Clare Kelly Wanted to know how much money the city's fundraiser raised. Said that despite asking the question several times and submitting FOIA’s she has not received an answer. Wants to know where the money is located. She said last year on May 21, 2018 during City Council, the City Manager and staff presented in the packet funding money that had transpired in 2017. Stating the Friends of Robert Crown had donated 2.5 million dollars. This information out to be false and no money had been donated. Wants misrepresentation to stop and transparency to happen regarding this expensive project. Wanted to know how much money the city’s fundraiser raised. Said that despite asking the question several times and submitting Watch Misty Witenberg Stated there was no consideration for public input for the Robert Crown Center. The city issued 50 media releases, e-newsletters and opt-in update emails. There was only 1 community meeting that invited the general public. None of the media released gave residents any notice on the two debt ceiling increase or the tax changes. The projections given exclude 2016-17 bond debt and 2018-19 Series B funding. Watch Betty Ester Talked about the A&B General Obligation Bond Issues. Watch Harris Miller Shared his concerns over the increasing city debt and causing the Watch Robert Crown Center to increase to 80 million. Said it was inappropriate for City Council to pass another bond sale. Wants Friends of Robert Crown to keep their commitment of 17.5 million rather than the already given 5 million. Evanston should aggressively negotiate the Letters of Intent with private users to secure a large investment while we eliminate 3.1 million in project cost contingencies and 5.6 million in soft cost. Carl Klein Talked about the most recent census data which states the median home values have increased, while the median income has decreased. Said 14% of Evanston households have a household income of over $200,000.00, 36% have a household income under $50,000.00. Close to 63.3% of owner occupied housing are worth less than $500,000.00. 64% of Evanstonians live in multi-unit buildings. Two census tracts located in downtown have a rental buren of 50% which means that half of income goes to housing cost. He understands that municipal bonds must be raised in order to fund special projects, but the interest owed to lenders is paid by taxes levied by the community benefiting from the project. Watch Tina Paden Invited City Council members to attend the 5th Ward meeting were residents will be making a presentation regarding the removal of housing near Emerson and Jackson St. Developers are planning on tearing down the area around Emerson and Jackson St. and this will leave the 5th Ward without affordable housing. This will cause long-term residents to be driven out of their homes. Watch Rose Johnson Has been working with a group to sustain services provided at Foster school. Needs five million dollars to save the building. Watch Junad Rizki Believes there will be a 30-40% tax increase in Evanston. Named Robert Crown, Fountain Square and Howard St. as some of the project responsible for the unforeseen tax increases. Said the City Council members will begin to issue excuses once the election approaches. Watch Steven Vick Asked City Council members to sign a letter to Robyn Gables to support a state capital budget funds for renovations towards Family Focus. Wants the city to look at SDBG funding to be put towards Family Focus. Asked the Mayor to form a leadership committee to convene a group of constituents to solve the problems. Watch Raju Ghate Talked about the Robert Crown Center Watch James Engleman Asked City Council to accept the agreement with Valli Produce for the donation to the ew Robert Crown Community Center. Wanted a room Watch to be named in their honor as well. Ray Friedman Believes the purpose of the Robert Crown meetings are for residents to have a discussion. Asked questions about the funds allocated for the project. Had an issue with the TEFRA hearing of the bonds because he believes nobody participated in the discussion Watch Priscilla Giles Said the West Side Master Plan created the destruction of the 5th Ward and most recently the 1400 block of Emerson St., displacing many low-income families. Watch Mark Daniel Representative of HPCW for a planned development. Said the project is something staff worked hard over the past 2 years and is seeking approval by City Council. Watch Diane Thodos Stated that most Evanston residents do not want to leave their homes due to an unnecessary escalation of their taxes. Said Northwestern only paid an endowment of one million dollars for purchase of skating time at Robert Crown. Believes City Council members have ignored their responsibility of listening to low-income residents. Watch Dino Robinson Spoke about Family Focus and it’s connection with partnership, equity and engagement. Said it is a facility that tends to be ignored which has established programs, partnerships and equity building effort that benefits around 500 residents year round. It’s in need of resources and at risk of being forgotten. Watch Rich Gallun President of Team Evanston: Evanston Soccer Association a not for profit organization that helps 550 kids a year. Voiced his support of adding 3 turf fields to the new Robert Crown facility. Said most competitive soccer leagues are using turf field. Watch Pete Giangreco Board member of the Friends for Robert Crown Center who thanked Valley Fresh Market for their pledge in donation of $250,000 which brings the total in donations to 12.4 million. 5.4 million of that money is cash on hand. Said if the city chose to delay the project, it would add 4-5% cost annually. If the city delays the project, Friends of Robert Crown will have to return most of the donations. Watch Doreen Price Read an email from Ald. Rue Simmons in which she explains her vote for voting against Robert Crown. Said there needs to be data to monitor the departure of low-income families from the city. Watch Albert Gibbs Is opposed to the A&B General Obligation Bond and believes there is no consideration for the residents of the city. He then claimed Ald. Rainey refered to African-Americans as “stupid”. Watch Stephanie Crewger Supported the remarks made by Albert Gibbs and believes there is Watch disrespect towards citizens during public comment. She supports a new Robert Crown Center. Said the Village of Glenview passed a $17,000,00.00 and received a bit which included further renovations for the project for $1,000,000.00 under budget. Asked why there is a huge difference in price for similar facilities in both municipalities. Motion to Reconsider Development at 1714-1720 Chicago Ave Motion to suspend the rules Passed 6-1​ Ald. Wilson voted “No” For Action Passed 6-1​ Ald. Wilson voted “No” Motion: Ald. Suffredin Motion: Ald. Fiske Watch Consent Agenda (M1) ​Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of March 18, 2019 and April 1, 2019. For Action Item held until next meeting Motion: Ald. Suffredin Watch (A1) ​Payroll – February 18, 2019 through March 3, 2019 $2,726,667.51 Payroll – March 4, 2019 through March 17, 2019 $2,716,547.89 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A2)​ Bills List – April 9, 2019 $8,151,610.90 Credit Card Activity (not including Amazon purchases) - Period Ending February 26, 2019 $189,370.79 For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A3)​ Amazon Credit Card Activity – Ending February 26, 2019 $6,998.09 For Action Passed 6-0-1​ Ald.Suffredin abstained Watch (A4) ​Contract with Chicagoland Paving, Inc. for the 2019 Parking Lot Improvements Projects at 717 Howard Street and Parking Lot #51 – Tallmadge Park City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the 2019 Parking Lot Improvements Project (Bid No. 19-07) with Chicagoland Paving, Inc. (225 Telser Rd., Lake Zurich, IL 60047) in the amount of $422,500.00. Funding will be provided from the Parking Fund in the amount of $410,500.00 and the Sewer Fund in the amount of $12,000.00. If funding becomes available in the Howard-Ridge TIF at a later date, $180,500 will be reimbursed to the Parking Fund. A detailed summary of the funding can be found in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved 6-1 ​ Ald.Suffredin voted “No” Watch (A5) ​Contract with Hecker and Company, Inc. for Emerson Street Traffic Signals Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Emerson Street Traffic Signals Project (Bid No. 19-04) with Hecker and Company, Inc. (250 Industrial Lane, Wheeling, IL 60090) in the amount of $968,928.90. Funding will be provided from the CIP Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $948,928.90 and from fees from the public benefit for the Planned Unit Development located at 831 Emerson Street in the amount of $20,000. A detailed summary of the funding can be found in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A6) ​Contract with Terra for Emerson Street Traffic Signal – Construction Engineering City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the existing agreement with Terra Engineering, Ltd. (225 West Ohio Street, 4th Floor Chicago, IL 60654) in the not-to-exceed amount of $103,778.00 to provide the Phase III construction services for the Emerson Street Traffic Signal Modernization Project. Funding will be provided from the CIP Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $39,778.00 and from fees from the public benefit for the Planned Unit Development located at 1890 Maple Avenue in the amount of $64,000. A detailed summary of the funding can be found on the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A7) ​Contract with Landmark Contractors, Inc. for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project (Bid No. 19-05) with Landmark Contractors, Inc. (11916 W. Main St., Huntley, IL 60142) in the amount of $2,062,822.08. Funding will be provided from the CIP Fund 2018 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $900,000; the 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $1,062,822.08 and the Sewer Fund in the amount of $100,000. A detailed summary of the funding can be found in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A8) ​Contract with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for Phase III Construction Services for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an amendment to the agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc. (8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 730, Chicago IL 60631) in the not-to-exceed amount of $269,282.00 to provide the Phase III construction services for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project. Funding will be provided from the CIP Fund 2018 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $34,000 and the 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $235,282. A detailed summary of the funding can be found in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A9) ​Contract with J. A. Johnson Paving Company for Pavement Patching City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one year single source contract for pavement patching with J. A. Johnson Paving Company (1025 E. Addison Ct., Arlington Heights, Illinois) in the amount of $650,000. Funding will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4119.65515 – 419009). $600,000 is allocated for pavement patching in this account. The additional $50,000 funding is available due to a reduced scope of work for pavement rejuvenation which is budgeted at $100,000. Based on field inspections only $50,000 will be needed for this work in 2019. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A10) ​Contract with G & L Contractors for 2019 Debris Hauling City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a oneyear contract for debris hauling with G & L Contractors (7401 N St. Louis Ave Skokie, IL) in the amount of $70,000. This contract award is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI). Funding for this purchase will be provided by three separate funds (Water, Sewer, and General Funds) as shown in the corresponding transmittal memorandum. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A11) ​Contract with G & L Contractors for Purchase of Granular Materials City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a oneyear contract for the purchase of Granular Materials with G & L Contractors (7401 N. St. Louis Ave, Skokie, IL) in the amount of $28,200. This contract award is part of a bid let by the Municipal Partnering Initiative (MPI). Purchase of materials under this contract will be funded as follows: $14,100 from the Water Fund (Account 510.40.4540.65055), with a YTD balance of $140,400, and $14,100 from the Sewer Fund (Account 515.40.4530.65055) with a YTD balance of $33,400. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A12) ​Contract with Patriot Pavement Maintenance for Crack Sealing Services City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract 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 General Fund (Account 100.40.4510.62509), with a budget of $80,000. The account has a remaining balance of $80,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A13) ​Contract with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. for Pavement Markings City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year contract for pavement markings with Precision Pavement Markings, Inc. (P.O. Box 705 Elgin IL 60123) in the amount of $110,000. 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 (Account 415.40.4119.65515-419019), with a budget of $210,000, all of which is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A14) ​Contract with Herrera Landscape and Snow Removal, Inc., for the 2019 Streetscape and Rain Garden Landscape Maintenance City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract award for the 2019 Streetscape and Rain Garden Landscape Maintenance and plant replacements to the low bidder, Herrera Landscape and Snow Removal, Inc., Evanston, IL, in the amount of $56,920.00. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A15) ​2019 Lakefront Concession Contract Renewal with Krave Concession LLC City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one year contract renewal between the City of Evanston and Krave Concession LLC for the Arrington Lagoon and Clark Street food & drink stand and the lakefront mobile concessions (Lighthouse, Clark St., Greenwood St., South Blvd. and Lee Street) for the 2019 season. Krave Concession LLC is owned by Brian Fogle, 5313 West 123rd Place, Alsip, Illinois 60803. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A16) ​Agreement with Evanston Township High School to Supply Lunches for the 2019 Summer Food Program City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement with Evanston Township High School (1600 Dodge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201) to provide lunch meals for the 2019 Summer Food Program in the not-to exceed amount of $3.25 per meal and $3.50 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. Funding for this program is budgeted in business unit 100.30.3050 in various line items. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A17) ​Contract with Elevator Inspection Service Co. Inc. for City of EvanstonElevator Inspection Program City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Elevator Inspection Service Co, Inc. (EIS) (745 McClintock Drive, Suite 235, Burr Ridge, IL 60527) for elevator and inspection services from June 1, 2019 – May 31, 2021 with three one-year options to renew. EIS has reiterated their commitment to provide quality services in a timely, well-qualified and resourceful manner. Funding will be from the Building Inspections Service– Elevator Contract Costs (Account No. 100.21.2126.62425) with a FY 19 budget of $4,500. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A18) ​Purchase of Four (4) Vehicles for Operations in the City of Evanston’s Public Works Agency and Police Department City Council approved the purchase of four (4) vehicles for operations in the Public Works Agency and the Police Department. The following vehicles will be purchased: one (1) 2019 Ford Pickup with Service Body from Currie Motors Fleet (10125 W. Laraway, Frankfort, IL 60423) in the amount of $42,548.00; one (1) 2019 Peterbilt Dump Truck from in the amount of $208,888.00 and one (1) 2019 Peterbilt 11 Yd. Refuse Truck in the amount of $147,831.00 from JX Peterbilt (42400 Old Highway 41, Wadsworth, IL 60083); and one (1) BMW Motorcycle from Schlossmann Motorcycles of Milwaukee (12011 W. Silver Spring Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53225) in the amount of $32,613.50. Funding for the purchase of these four vehicles will be from the Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550) in the amount of $431,880.50, which has a budgeted amount of $1,622,977. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A19) ​Collective Bargaining Agreement – International Association of Fire Fighters Local 742 City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 742, effective January 1, 2019 through December 31, 2022. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A20) ​Great Merchant Grant Program – Hill Arts Business Association City Council approved to provide financial assistance through the Great Merchants Grant Program to the Hill Arts Business Association (Hill Arts) for an amount not to exceed $6,325.00. Staff recommends utilizing the Economic Development Business District Improvement Program (Account 100.21.5300.65522). The approved 2019 Fiscal Year Budget allocated $150,000 to this account. To date, $10,841.89 has been spent from this account, leaving $139,158.11 available for expenditure. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A21) ​Resolution 21-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute an Easement Agreement with Evanston Custer LLC City Council adopted Resolution 21-R-19 for an Easement Agreement to increase the usable width of the north-south and east-west alleys that abut the side and rear of 910-938 Custer Ave. to a total width of 20’. This Resolution is in conjunction with Ord. 22-O-19 for a Map Amendment to Rezone from MUE Transitional Manufacturing-Employment District to MXE Mixed-Use Employment District and a Special Use for a Planned Development for 40 single family attached townhomes, which was introduced at City Council on March 11, 2019. For Action Passed 6-1​ Ald. Fiske voted “No” Watch (A22) ​Resolution 25-R-19, Approving the Settlement and Release of all Claims in Paul Caldwell v. City of Evanston, et al. City Council adopted Resolution 25-R-19 authorizing the City of Evanston to issue a settlement payment pursuant to a settlement agreement and release in Paul Caldwell v. City of Evanston, et al. (Case No. 2017-L-3216). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A23) ​Resolution 20-R-19, Memorandum of Understanding with Friends of Robert Crown City Council adopted Resolution 20-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to execute a ten year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Friends of the Robert Crown Center (FRCC). The MOU memorializes the relationship between the City of Evanston and the volunteer-led fundraising entity and details how the funds raised by FRCC are applied to the Robert Crown Community Center Project construction and debt service. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A24) ​Resolution 27-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Gift Agreement with Wintrust Bank for a Donation to the New Robert Crown Community Center City Council adopted Resolution 27-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to execute a naming rights gift agreement with Wintrust Bank (70 W. Madison St., Chicago IL 60602) for a field and a multi-purpose room at the new Robert Crown Community Center. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A25) ​Resolution 31-R-19, Execute a Gift Agreement with Valli Produce for the Donation to the New Robert Crown Community Center City Council adopted Resolution 31-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Gift Agreement with Valli Produce (1910 Dempster St, Evanston IL 60202) for naming rights to the lobby of the new Robert Crown Community Center. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A26) ​Resolution 35-R-19, Amending the City of Evanston Budget Policy City Council approved Resolution 35-R-19, increasing the current debt limit from $150,000,000 to $160,000,000 to cover the proposed 2019 A&B bond issues and any unexpected changes. As discussed in the corresponding transmittal memorandum, unabated debt is estimated to be slightly over $150,000,000 at the end of 2019 including the proposed 2019 issues. For Action Motion made and approved in APW committee to amend to $152,000,000. Passed 6-1​ Ald. Rue-Simmons voted “No” Watch (A27) ​Ordinance 27-O-19 Authorizing 2019 A&B General Obligation Bond Issues City Council introduced Ordinance 27-O-19 providing for the issuance of one or more series of not to exceed $18,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019A, to finance the construction and equipment of a new Robert Crown Community Center, Ice Complex and Library Center and one or more series of not to exceed $18,000,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2019B, for capital improvements, of the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois, authorizing the execution of one or more bond orders in connection therewith, providing for the levy and collection of a direct annual tax for the payment of the principal of and interest on said bonds, and authorizing and directing the sale of said bonds at public competitive sale. The ordinance will be adopted and signed at the City Council meeting on April 22, 2019. The final terms of the bonds will be approved by the Designated Officers under the ordinance after the bond sale, which is scheduled for May 16, 2019, by completion of the bond order as authorized by the bond ordinance. For Introduction Passed 6-1​ Ald. Rue-Simmons voted “No” Watch (A28) ​Ordinance 24-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for Halim Time and Glass Banquet Hall Located at 1560 Oak Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 24- O-19, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the number of Class T Liquor Licenses from six (5) to six (6) and permit issuance of a Class T license to 1560 Oak Banquet Facilities LLC, d/b/a Halim Time and Glass Banquet Hall, 1560 Oak Avenue. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A29) ​Ordinance 25-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for Eurest Dining Services Located at 1560 Sherman Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 25- O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from fifty-three (53) to fifty-four (54) for Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Eurest Dining Services, 1560 Sherman Avenue. Alderman Wilson recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the April 8, 2019 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda (A30) ​Ordinance 26-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class T Liquor Licenses for Eurest Dining Group Located at 1560 Sherman Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 26-O-19, amending Evanston City Code Subsection 3-4-6-(T) to increase the number of Class T Liquor Licenses from six (6) to seven (7) and permit issuance of a Class T license to Compass Group USA, Inc., d/b/a Eurest Dining Services, 1560 Sherman Avenue. Alderman Wilson recommends suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the April 8, 2019 City Council meeting. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A31) ​Ordinance 28-O-19, To Approve the Construction of a Local Improvement Known as Evanston Special Assessment No. 1524 City Council adopted Ordinance 28-O-19 allowing the paving of the alley north of Simpson Street and east of McDaniel Avenue through the Special Assessment Process. Funding will be from the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2019 General Obligation Bonds (Account 415.40.4119.65515 – 419001), which has $250,000 budgeted in FY 2019; and the Special Assessment Funds (Account 420.26.6000.65515 – 419001), which has $408,000 budgeted in FY 2019. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (A32) ​Ordinance 29-O-19, Updating City Code Section 10-4-16-2(A) Vehicle Parking Permits City Council adopted Ordinance 29-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-4-16 changing the payment for parking permits from quarterly to monthly and allowing for the stickerless enforcement of the City operated surface parking lots. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P1) ​Ordinance 18-O-19, Amending City Code Section 6-15-14-7, “Active Ground Floor Uses” City Council adopted Ordinance 18-O-19, amending the Zoning Ordinance Section 6-15-14-7 to revise the listing of appropriate ground floor uses in the Central Street Overlay District. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda Motion: Ald. Revelle Watch (P2) ​Ordinance 30-O-19, Granting a Special Use Permit for a Planned Development at 2425 Oakton Street City Council adopted Ordinance 30-O-19 for approval of a Planned Development for a car wash facility with 20 vacuum spaces and 4 parking spaces in the I1 Industrial District and oRD Redevelopment Overlay District. The applicant is seeking one site development allowance for an accessory structure that is 3 ft. from the principal structure where 10 ft. is required. Alderman Fleming requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action of Ordinance 30-O-19 at the April 8, 2019 City Council meeting. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda (P3) ​Ordinance 22-O-19, Special Use Permit for a Planned Development at 910- 938 Custer Avenue and Amending Zoning Map City Council adopted Ordinance 22-O-19 for approval of a Map Amendment to Rezone from the MUE Transitional Manufacturing-Employment District to the MXE Mixed-Use Employment District and a Special Use for a Planned Development for 40 single family attached townhomes in five standalone buildings that feature interior courtyards, two-car attached garages per dwelling unit, and building height Watch of four stories. The proposal includes six Site Development Allowances. For Action Passed 6-1​ Ald. Fiske voted “No” Call of the Wards Ward 1: No Report Watch Ward 2: Ward meeting on Thursday, April 11, 7 p.m., at the J.E.H. Education Center, 1500 McDaniel Avenue. Thanked Mayor Hagerty, community members and Finnegan Family Foundation. Announced the Erie Family Health Center opened a large office space to accommodate twice as many residents. A representative from the Erie Health Center will be in attendance at the Ward meeting to answer any questions. Hitesh Desai will also be in attendance to answer any questions about property taxes. Watch Ward 3: No Report Watch Ward 4: No Report Watch Ward 5: Ward meeting on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 7 p.m. in Room G300 at the Civic Center. Asked residentes to support Gyro Planet Evanston, a new establishment in the 5th Ward. Watch Ward 6: Wednesday, April 10, 2019 joint Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals meeting canceled. Watch Ward 7: Made a reference to the Environment Board for a proposal to phase out gas and propane leaf blowers and lawnmowers. Watch Ward 8: Said she would not allow herself to be attacked by the public. Didn’t appreciate the City Clerk chastising her. 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. Ald. Wilson led City Council into Executive Session. A roll call vote was taken and by a unanimous vote (7-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session.