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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS
LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER
JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Monday, January 14th, 2019
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
Mayor’s Public Announcements
Mayor Hagerty announced the new Representatives in Illinois. Talked about the government
shutdown and the federal workers affected in our community. Mentioned that Bishop Carlis
Moody Sr. passed away. There will be a memorial service on Thursday and services on
Friday. Lastly, Mayor Hagerty mentioned upcoming Martin Luther King day events in
Evanston
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City Manager’s Public Announcements
City Manager Wally Bobkiewicz invited Sarah Flax from the Community Development
department to speak about the programs impacted by the federal government shutdown.
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City Clerk’s Communications
City Clerk Reid invited Council members and the public to attend a Harley Clarke event on
January 24 at the Civic Center in the Parasol Room. The Clerk will be hosting "Your Seat On
The Council" an event featuring Former Governor Pat Quinn.
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Public Comment
Mike Vasilko Opposed the sale of city property at 1729 Dodge and 2222 Oakton Watch
Doreen Price Suggested video coverage of Affordable Housing Steering
Committee and Housing and Homelessness Committee meetings.
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Shawn Jones Objected to spending on mayor's discretionary projects fund. Watch
Junad Rizki Shared his objection to selling the property at 2222 Oakton. Said the
city would not get enough tax money returned. Scolded City Council
members for criticizing the City Clerk in regards to his expense
reports but not holding the staff in the City Manager's Office to the
same standards. Said there are incomplete expense reports being
submitted and two staff members in the CMO who have not filed a
proper expense report in over 5 years. Lastly, he spoke about Robert
Crown and how usage of the facility is being sold to outside donors
without knowing the real cost.
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Clare Kelly Shared her concerns over the transparency being shared on the
development of the project. Believes residents understand the drastic
increase in the cost of the project and the impact it will have on and
services in Evanston.
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Mary Rosinski Talked about the Robert Crown Center. Concerned that services will
be impacted by the new community center. Said this project isn’t a
revenue-generating facility.
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Ray Friedman Wanted to see a platform created in which City Council members can
address public comments shared by the public.
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James Engleman Asked City Council for more handicap parking spaces on Simpson St. Watch
Priscilla Giles Talked about housing in the 5th Ward Watch
Special Order of Business
(SP1) 2019-2020 City Council Goals
At its December 10, 2018, the City Council deferred a discussion of City
Council goals. City Manager recommends that the City Council review its
current goals and make adjustments as necessary. City Manager proposes
the City Council adopt these goals for both FY 2019 and FY 2020 to allow
for better connection to the budget process for FY 2020.
For Action
Held for January 30th meeting
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Consent Agenda
(M1) Approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of
December 10, 2018.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Motion: Ald.
Rue Simmons
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(A1) Payroll – November 26, 2018 through December 9, 2018
$ 2,848,105.59
Payroll – December 10, 2018 through December 23, 2018
$ 2,820,497.88
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A2) Bills List – January 15, 2019 FY18 $ 7,148,620.89
Bills List – January 15, 2019 FY19 $ 68,935.46
BMO Credit Card Activity – Period Ending September 26, 2018 (without
Amazon) $ 183,655.02
For Action
Passed 9-0
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(A3) BMO Amazon Credit Card Activity – Period Ending September 26,
2018 $ 5,837.31
For Action
Passed 0-1-0 Ald. Suffredin abstained
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(A4) Contract with Garland/DBS, Inc. for Chandler-Newberger
Roofing Restoration
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for
Chandler-Newberger Roofing Restoration with Garland/DBS, Inc. (3800
East 91st St, Cleveland, OH) in the amount of $214,073. Funding for this
work will be from the Capital Improvement Fund 2019 General Obligation
Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4119.65515-619002), which has a budget of
$225,000.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A5) Amendment to Consulting Contract with Christopher B. Burke
Engineering, Ltd for Water Main Engineering Services on Sherman
Avenue
City Council authorized the City Manager to amend an existing
engineering services contract for the Fountain Square Renovation Project
(RFP No. 15-68) with Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd (9575 W.
Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, IL 60018), in the amount of
$16,618.45. This will modify the existing agreement amount from
$1,049,412.79 to $1,066,031.24. Funding is available through the Water
Fund Capital Improvement Program (Account No.
513.71.7330.62145.418028).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A6) Change Order No. 1 to the Church Street Harbor Renovation
Contract with Kovilic Construction Co.
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1
to the Church Street Harbor Renovation contract (Bid No. 18-25) with
Kovilic Construction Co. (3721 N. Carnation Street, Franklin Park, IL) in
the amount of $25,440.00 and providing a time extension of 140 days.
This change order will increase the overall contract amount from $891,000
to $916,440 and will change the date of substantial completion from
December 14, 2018 to April 30, 2019. Funding for the change order will be
provided from the General Fund (Account 100.30.3065.65050 – 516002),
which has a budget of $36,000, all of which is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A7) Change Order No. 3 for 2018 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement
Project with Schroeder & Schroeder, Inc.
City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 3
to the contract for the 2018 50/50 Sidewalk Replacement Project (Bid No.
18-14) with Schroeder & Schroeder Inc. (7306 Central Park Avenue,
Skokie, IL 60076) in the amount of $4,938.40. This change order will
increase the final contract amount from $237,877.00 to $242,815.40.
Funding will be provided from the Capital Improvement Program 2018
General Obligation Bonds (Account No. 415.40.4118.65515-418021) for
Traffic Calming, Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements. This line item has
and FY 2018 budget of $300,000 of which $45,261.30 is remaining.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A8) Change Order No. 1 to the Comprehensive Pavement Condition
Evaluation and Right-of-Way Asset Management Agreement with
Infrastructure Management Services L.L.C
City Council authorized the City Manager to approve Change Order No. 1
to the agreement with Infrastructure Management Services L.L.C (1775
Winnetka Circle, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008) that would extend the
existing contract completion deadline from December 21, 2018 to
February 28, 2019. There is no cost associated with this change order.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A9) Contract with SAFEbuilt, Inc., for Supplemental Plan Review and
Inspection Services
City Council authorized the City manager to enter into an agreement with
SAFEbuilt, Inc. (3755 Precision Drive, Loveland, CO 80538) for
Supplemental Plan Review and Inspection Services from April 1, 2019 –
March 31, 2021 with three one-year options to renew. Funding will be from
the Building Inspection Services – Plan Review Services Fund (Account
100.21.2126. 62464), with a FY19 budget of $75,000. The hourly rate for
building inspection services will increase from $72.50 in 2018 to $73, while
the rate for building plan review services will decrease from $84.75 in
2018 to $74, with future annual increases based upon the Consumer Price
Index.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A10) Single-Source Renewal with Motorola, Inc. for 911 Services
City Council authorized the City Manager to approve a one-year,
single-source renewal with Motorola, Inc. (1309 East Algonquin Road,
Schaumburg, IL 60196) for services and maintenance at the E9-1-1
Center in the amount of $80,262.91. Funding will be provided by the
Emergency Telephone System Fund (Account 205.22.5150.62509) with a
budget of $89,000.00.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A11) Funding Approval for the Demolition of the Abandoned
Building at 1729 Dodge Ave, Evanston Provided by MBR Wrecking,
Inc.
City Council authorized the City Manager to approve funding for the
demolition of a long and neglected property that was once located at 1729
Dodge Ave, Evanston. The demolition was completed by MBR Wrecking,
Inc. on November 14, 2018 and cost $28,691. Funds will be provided
through the IL Vacant Expense Fund (Account 100.24.2435.62469), with
grants provided by the Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief
Grant from the Illinois Housing Development Authority.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A12) Resolution 4-R-19, Adopting an Amended City of Evanston
Sexual Harassment Policy
City Council adopted Resolution 4-R-19, adopting an amended City of
Evanston Sexual Harassment Policy that conforms to Public Act
100-1066, which expanded the time to file charges for discrimination with
the Illinois Department of Human Rights from 180 days to 300 days.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A13) Resolution 1-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate
and Execute a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with
Fifth Third Bank for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project
City Council adopted Resolution 1-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a temporary construction easement agreement with
Fifth Third Bank, for access drive improvements, sidewalk work and
related roadway work on private property as part of the Main Street
Corridor Improvement Project.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A14) Resolution 5-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate
and Execute a Temporary Construction Easement Agreement with
Kap-Sum Properties, L.L.C. for the Main Street Corridor Improvement
Project
City Council adopted Resolution 5-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate and execute a temporary construction easement agreement with
KapSum Properties, L.L.C., for access drive improvements, sidewalk work
and related roadway work on private property as part of the Main Street
Corridor Improvement Project.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A15) Ordinance 163-O-18, Amending Portions of City Code Section
10-11-7(A), “Passenger Loading Zones” to Amend the Loading Zone
on Simpson Street
City Council adopted Ordinance 163-O-18, amending portions of City
Code Section 10-11-7(A), “Passenger Loading Zones” to amend the
loading zone on Simpson Street.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A16) Ordinance 164-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7(D)
“Taxicab Stands Or Zones” to Remove the Taxicab Stand on Howard
Street
City Council adopted Ordinance 164-O-18, amending a portion of City
Code Section 10-11-7(D), “Taxicab Stands Or Zones” to remove the
taxicab stand on Howard Street.
Motion to suspend the rules for Introduction and Action
Passed 9-0
For Introduction and Action
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Rainey
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(A17) Ordinance 8-O-19, Amending City Code Section 10-1-3 to
Permit Certain Trucks Used as a Passenger Vehicle to Park in
Residential Areas
City Council adopted Ordinance 8-O-19, amending City Code Section
10-1-3 “Definitions,” to permit certain trucks used as a passenger vehicle
to park in residential areas.
Motion to suspend the rules for Introduction and Action
Passed 9-0
For Introduction and Action
Passed 9-0
Motion: Ald.
Rainey
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(A18) Ordinance 162-O-18, Amending Portions of City Code Section
7-2-6(D), “Sidewalk Cafes” Update the Sidewalk Café Application
Process and Increase Sidewalk Café Permit Fees
City Council adopted Ordinance 162-O-18, amending portions of City
Code Section 7-2-6(D) “Sidewalk Cafes” to modify permit fees and
approval procedures. Staff proposes Sidewalk Café permit applications to
require the approval of the Design & Project Review Committee, with
exception of requests for City Council to permit the consumption or sale of
alcohol on sidewalk cafe premises. Sidewalk Café permit fees will
increase to align with cost of administering the program and use of the
surrounding public way.
For Introduction
Passed 9-0
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(A19) Ordinance 5-O-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate
the Sale of City-Owned Real Property at 1729 Dodge Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 5-O-19 authorizing the City Manager to
negotiate the sale of City-owned property at 1729 Dodge Avenue to
Evanston Township High School in conformance with the terms of the
Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Evanston and Evanston
Township High School for the Geometry in Construction class. A
two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt Ordinance 5-O-19.
For Introduction and Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A20) Ordinance 121-O-18, Donation of Ambulance to the North
Regional Major Crimes Task Force Organization
City Council adopted Ordinance 121-O-18, directing the City Manager to
donate an ambulance owned by the City to the North Regional Major
Crimes Task Force, Major Crash Assistance Team. This vehicle has been
determined to be surplus as a result of a new vehicle replacement being
put into service.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(A21) Ordinance 122-O-18, Authorization to Negotiate a
Redevelopment Agreement and the Sale of City Property at 2222
Oakton to Clark Street Real Estate, LLC
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City Council adopted Ordinance 122-O-18, “Authorizing the City Manager
to Negotiate a Redevelopment Agreement and the Sale of City Owned
Real Property Located at 2222 Oakton Street with Clark Street Real
Estate, LLC”. A two-thirds majority of City Council is required to adopt
Ordinance 122-O-18.
Motion to amend item to include a three-year lease to own option.
Failed 3-6
For Action
Passed 6-3 Ald. Fiske, Simmons and Rainey voted “No”
Motion: Ald.
Rainey
(A22) Ordinance 161-O-18, Amending City Code Section 10-11-18 and
10-11-22 – Resident Parking Only Districts
City Council adopted Ordinance 161-O-18, amending City Code Section
10-11-18 Schedule XVIII(Q) and Section 10-11-22 Schedule XVIII(C),
Residents Parking Only Districts, to for District S to become EVS District 3
with a review of the changes after six months to be presented to the
Transportation/Parking Committee in the second half of 2019.
For Action
Passed 8-1
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(P1) Community Partners for Affordable Housing Proposal for the
Continued Administration of the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance
Waitlist
Staff recommends approval of $28,675 for Community Partners for
Affordable Housing (CPAH) to continue administering Evanston’s
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance centralized waitlist and conduct income
certifications and recertification of households for inclusionary units. The
Housing and Homelessness Commission reviewed CPAH’s proposal at its
meeting on December 6, 2018, and concluded it should receive a
favorable funding recommendation. However, due to a lack of quorum, the
Commission was not able to officially vote on the application. The funding
source is the City’s Affordable Housing Fund (Account
250.21.5465.62490). The Affordable Housing Fund has a current
uncommitted cash balance of approximately $800,000; including $50,000
budgeted for other program costs in FY2019.
For Action
Held in Committee
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(P2) Age-Friendly Evanston Affordable Senior Housing Feasibility
Study
City Council approved a $2,500 grant to the Age-Friendly Evanston Task
Force Housing Committee for an Affordable Senior Housing Feasibility
Study. The Housing and Homelessness Commission reviewed the Task
Force’s application at its meeting on December 6, 2018, and concluded it
should receive a favorable funding recommendation. However, due to a
lack of quorum, the Commission was not able to officially vote on the
application. The funding source is the City’s Affordable Housing Fund
(Account 250.21.5465.62490). The Affordable Housing Fund has a current
uncommitted cash balance of approximately $800,000; including $50,000
budgeted for other program costs in FY2019.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P3) Ordinance 2-O-19, Amending City Code Section 6-3-6-3, “Public
Benefits”
Plan Commission and Staff recommend adopting Ordinance 2-O-19,
amending Zoning Ordinance Section 6-3-6-3-Public Benefits, to revise the
regulations relating to Public Benefits of Planned Developments.
For Introduction
Held in Committee
(P4) Ordinance 3-O-19, Amending Portion of City Code Section
6-15-13, “oRD Redevelopment Overlay Districts Addressing Special
Uses”
City Council adopted Ordinance 3-O-19, amending the Zoning Ordinance
Sections 6-15-13-2 Procedure for District Designation and 6-15-13-7
Permitted Uses, and creating a new Section 6-15-13-8 Special Uses to
clarify the permitted and special uses in the oRD Redevelopment Overlay
District and update the list of underlying zoning districts that may carry the
overlay designation.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P5) Ordinance 7-O-19, Granting Special Use Permit for a Medical
Office Located at 705 Main Street in the B2 Business District and the
oDM Dempster-Main Overlay District
City Council adopted Ordinance 7-O-19 granting special use approval for
a ground-floor Medical Office, Evanston Family Chiropractic and Wellness
Center, in the B2 District and oDM DempsterMain Overlay District. The
applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the
standards of a special use for this district.
For Introduction
Approved on Consent Agenda
(P6) Ordinance 160-O-18, Granting Landmark Status to the Building
and Lot of Record at 1225 Asbury Avenue
City Council adopted Ordinance 160- O-18 Designating 1225 Asbury
Avenue (building and lot) as an Evanston Landmark.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(O1) Presence Behavioral Health Agreement Renewal
City Council authorized the City Manager to renew the Service Provider
Agreement between Presence Behavioral Health (Presence Health) and
the City of Evanston for the provision of 24-hour Crisis Line Access,
Mental Health Crisis Intervention and various community outreach and
education services at a cost of $143,333.00. The Agreement is dated
January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019. Funding is provided by the Health
and Human Services Department Fund (Account 176.24.4651.62491).
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Motion: Ald.
Fleming
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(O2) 2019 Mental Health Board Funding Allocations
City Council approved the proposed allocation recommendations of
$763,373 in 2019 to 19 non-profit agencies to provide needed social
services to Evanston residents. Allocations range from $9,000 to $70,250
for 23 individual programs. $763,373 from the Human Services Fund has
been budgeted in 2019 for allocation by the MHB from account
176.24.4651.XXXXX. Each agency has a separate account number to
identify and disburse funds.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(O3) Ordinance 152-O-18, Amending Title 8, Chapter 6, Food Service
and Retail, Food Store Sanitation
City Council adopted Ordinance 152-O-18, amending Title 8, Chapter 6 of
the Evanston City Code. This action will align the City Code to the State’s
amendment to the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Rules and Regulations
which mandates the adoption of the 2017 U.S Food and Drug
Administration Code, FDA, and all subsequent editions and amendments
for all Illinois local health departments. The State’s amendment will be
effective January 2019, requiring Inspectors to conduct FDA based
inspections at Evanston’s licensed food establishments.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
(APP1) For Appointment to:
Arts Council - Indira Johnson
Indira Johnson is a public artist and the founder of the Shanti Foundation
for Peace, an arts-based nonprofit organization that fosters the practice of
nonviolence in everyday life. A 40-year resident of Evanston, Indira was
the lead artist for the “Ten Thousand Ripples” art, peace and civic
engagement project, and her work, “Conversations: Here and Now,” is
installed in Raymond Park. Indira was the recipient of the 2015 Mayor’s
Award for the Arts. She holds an M.F.A. from the School of the Art Institute
of Chicago.
Arts Council - William Jones
A two-time Jeff Award-winning actor and three-time nominated director,
William Jones has served as the Artistic Director of Northlight Theatre for
21 years. William has been a member of the Chicago theatre community
for 45 years and previously served on the board of the Chicago League of
Theatres. He has lived in Evanston for 34 years.
Arts Council - Toby Sachs
Toby Sachs is a 25-year resident of Evanston and is the co-founder of
Enrich Evanston, which works to improve the diversity and inclusiveness
of arts organizations. Following a successful career with major advertising
agencies in London and Chicago, Toby has worked as a pro-bono
marketing and communications consultant to various Evanston arts
organizations, including Piccolo Theatre, Evanston Symphony Orchestra,
Evanston Art Center, and the Creative Commerce Committee.
Arts Council - Angela Williams
Angela Williams is the Senior Manager of Design and Exhibit
Development for the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. She is a
founding member of the Chicago Chapter of the Organization of Black
Designers and the Project Osmosis Education and Mentoring Initiative.
She previously served as a board member of the Hyde Park
Neighborhood Club and recently taught a class on design to young women
at Curt’s Cafe in Evanston. Angela holds a B.F.A. from the School of the
Art Institute of Chicago.
Housing & Community Development Act Committee - Donna Su
Donna Su serves as treasurer of the Evanston/Skokie School District 65
Council of PTAs and previously served on the City’s M/W/EBE Committee,
the Hip Circle Empowerment Center Board of Directors, and alpha Kappa
Delta Phi Board of Directors. A 12-year resident of Evanston and an
employee of Northwestern University, Donna holds a B.A. in English from
the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master’s degree in Public
Policy and Administration from Northwestern University.
Mental Health Board - Gnathan Carpenter
Gnathan Carpenter, a Clinical Research Nurse in the Department of
Surgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem, has professional nursing
experience caring for patients struggling with mental illness and substance
use disorders. Gnathan previously worked as a Project Manager with the
HIV + Transgender Women of Color Initiative and as a Staff Nurse at
Howard Brown Health Center. Gnathan has served on Howard Brown
Health Center’s Institutional Review Board, Transgender Health Steering
Committee, and Financial Strategic Planning Committee. Gnathan holds a
B.S. in Nursing from Rush University and is currently completing an M.S.
in Nursing to become a Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse
Practitioner.
Mental Health Board - Heather Perkins
Heather Perkins works as Clinical Case Manager at the Ulrich Children
Advantage Network (UCAN), which offers violence intervention and
prevention services. She is a 6-year resident of Evanston, and holds a
B.A. from DePaul University and an M.A. in Social Work from the
University of Chicago, where she served as President of the Black Student
Association.
For Action
Approved on Consent Agenda
Call of the Wards
Ward
1:
Made referral to P&D for a report on the DAPR committee. Watch
Ward
2:
Thanked residents and Chief Cook for attending the January ward meeting.
Shared his condolences to the family of Bishop Moody.
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Ward
3:
Ward meeting on January 24 at Lincoln school. Watch
Ward
4:
A community meeting about Robert Crown coming up on date TBD in February. Watch
Ward
5:
Spoke about Bishop Moody and his service to residents in Evanston and around
the world. Thanked everyone who attended the previous ward meeting. Invited
everyone to attend Gibbs-Morrison reboot event on January 19 at 4 pm.
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Ward
6:
Made a referral to A&PW to discuss the logistics of having the Wheel Tax payment
switch from the end of the year to July.
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Ward
7:
Ward meeting on January 24, at the Ecology Center at 7 pm Watch
Ward
8:
Talked about the celebration of Martin Luther King at St. Francis Hospital and the
honor given at Lorraine Morton. Spoke about the previous ward meeting and the
topics discussed.
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Ward
9:
Ward meeting on January 24, at the Pope John school cafeteria at 7 pm. Also,
announced the Affordable Housing waitlist will be opening on February 4th for the
senior building on Emerson St.
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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 (9-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session