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Home My WebLink About12.09.19 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF EVANSTON, ILLINOIS LORRAINE H. MORTON CIVIC CENTER JAMES C. LYTLE COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, December 9th, 2019 Present: Alderman Fiske Alderman Revelle Alderman Braithwaite Alderman Rainey Alderman Wynne Alderman Fleming Alderman Wilson Alderman Suffredin (8) Absent: Alderman Rue Simmons (1) Presiding: Mayor Stephen Hagerty Devon Reid City Clerk Mayor’s Public Announcements Mayor Hagerty Announcements and Proclamation: ●Requested to have a discussion on the next steps for the reparations funds during the first City Council of the new year. ●45th Anniversary of Nutcracker on Ice. Watch City Manager’s Public Announcements City Manager Erika Storlie announced a public meeting on Tuesday December 10, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Civic Center, aimed to inform residents about the new cannabis law. Also invited Public Works Director Dave Stoneback to provide City Council a brief presentation on the Stormwater Management Guide. Watch City Clerk’s Communications City Clerk Reid thanked City Council for designating funds collected through the cannabis tax towards the reparation funds. Watch Public Comment Jevoid Simmons Voiced his concerns over the termination of Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Said the work of Mr. Brown has been a positive change for the community. Asked City Council to reach an equitable solution to reinstate Kevin Brown. Watch Daniel Joseph Asked City Council to postpone the vote on Ordinance 168-O-19 until the City is able to also provide free Pace bus services on existing routes on Sundays. Watch Dickelle Fonda Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Asked that Mr. Brown be reinstated to his position. Watch Michael Vasilko Shared his concerns over the recent actions taken by the City Council and City staff. Watch James Engelman Suggested St. Athanasius School build a parking lot to offset the expanding off-street parking. Watch Cecelia Wallin Supports the increase of parking fees but has a strong reservation of free parking on Sundays. She said maintenance and other services associated with free parking is taken from taxes. She said subsidized transportation is a matter of equity and is correlated with climate change. Watch Margaret Rothe Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Praised the work of Mr. Brown and his staff with the youth in the community. Said if the City of Evanston is truly committed to promoting racial equity, justice and fairness to all members of the community, they would allow Mr. Brown to continue his leadership role. Asked why the City Council is choosing to damage a program that is successfully working with the most vulnerable groups in the community. Watch Brenda Grier Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. She said reasons to reinstate Mr. Brown include the community support and his stellar performance review. Watch Meg Welch Asked the City Manager to reinstate Kevin Brown. Encouraged City Council to look at the situation from a managerial perspective and look at the positive impact Mr. Brown has on the community. Watch Cathleen McCann Mallers Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Said the City Council is making a mistake by not reinstating Mr. Brown. Watch Harris Miller Asked for the reinstatement of Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. He said Mr. Brown helps troubled youth by providing job opportunities. In term, his work reduces violence and conflict, making the city safer. Said it’s unacceptable the City fire Mr. Brown over parking tickets. Said it's hypocritical to damage the program while promoting reparations initiatives. Requested a third-party investigation over the handling of Mr. Brown’s termination. Watch Ray Friedman Asked when an opportunity between City Council and residents will be given to discuss various topics of concerns shared by residents. Watch Jonathan Stewart Voiced his support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Watch Yvi Russel Talked about the liquor license for the Welsh-Ryan Arena. Watch Janille Busch Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Watch Carla Eason Stated that her son was able to have a better life due to the mentoring of Kevin Brown. She said Mr. Brown is a positive force in the community. Asked the City to reinstate Kevin Brown. Watch Roderick Wright Voiced his support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Said Mr. Brown worked with him to secure employment and is now able to support his family. Said Mr. Brown has made a positive impact on his life. Watch Donald Knott Voiced his support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Watch Rachel Hershinow Supported the adoption of various ordinances that will help create Special Service Areas in the City of Evanston. Watch Allie Harned Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Asked City Council to reinstate Kevin Brown. Watch Albert Gibbs Voiced his support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. He stated that the official city business placard allowed members of Kevin Brown’s team to park in designated areas, so long as they were conducting city business. By the policy listed on the city permits, staff vehicles should have not been ticketed and Mr. Brown shouldn’t have been reprimanded for paying those tickets. Watch Doreen Price Shared her remarks on inequity in Evanston and Kevin Brown. Watch Bennett Johnson Called the City’s actions for reparations a hypocrisy due to the actions taken against Kevin Brown. Watch Willie Floyd Voiced his support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Watch Betty Esther Talked about Dwelling Unit requirements and qualifications. Watch Mary Rosinski Shared her concerns about the rules in the City, Northwestern University liquor license and the termination of Kevin Brown. Watch Darleen Cannon Voiced her support for Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Said Mr. Brown has a proven record of helping young men better their lives. Believes by not reinstate Mr. Brown, the City is undermining the youth in the community and disservice to the entire community. Watch Tina Paden Congratulated Ald. Rue Simmons in her efforts to pass reparations in Evanston. She requested the Plan Commission meeting to discuss the change in zoning for Emerson/Jackson area be postponed. Watch Pastor Michael Nabors Doesn’t want Evanston to be viewed as a leader in the reparations movement, but also incapable of finding common ground with a single individual. In closing, Pastor Nabors submitted to the City Council a petition with over 150 signatures that support Community Services Manager, Kevin Brown. Watch Special Order of Business SP1. Approval of the 2020 City Council Meeting Schedule The Deputy City Manager recommends approval of the 2020 City Council meeting schedule. For Action Passed 7-0 Ald. Braithwaite was absent Watch SP2. City of Evanston Workplace Considerations for Cannabis Staff recommends that City Council accept and place on file this memorandum addressing workplace considerations for adult use cannabis at the City of Evanston. Staff will return to the Council with an update in February or March 2020. For Discussion Watch Consent Agenda M1. City Council approved the Minutes of the Regular City Council Meetings of November 18, 2019 and November 25, 2019. 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 November 11, 2019 through November 24, 2019, in the amount of $2,805,998.59, Bills List for December 10, 2019, in the amount of $25,098,232.34 and credit card activity for the period ending October 26, 2019 in the amount of $190,011.08. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A2. Approval of BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity City Council approved the City of Evanston’s BMO Harris Amazon Credit Card Activity for the period ending October 26, 2019, in the amount of $4,521.26. For Action Passed 7-1-0 Ald. Suffredin abstained Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Wilson Watch A3. Approval of FY 2020 Insurance Renewals – Property, Excess Liability & Excess Worker’s Compensation City Council approved to purchase the outlined insurance policies for Fiscal Year 2020 at a total cost of $643,690, which does not include the cost of excess coverage liability at this time. Staff also recommends approving the purchase of excess coverage limits at the same level as last year (total $20M). Staff will return with excess coverage costs for approval at the January 13, 2020 meeting. The policies will renew all insurance coverage for the City of Evanston for Fiscal Year 2020. The Council must take action on December 9, 2019 in order to bind the coverage and avoid having to backdate our policies once we receive the excess coverage limits. Funding will be provided from the Insurance Fund (Account 605.99.7800.62615) in the amount of $525,000; and Workers Compensation Fund (Account 605.99.7800.66044) in the amount of $161,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A4. Approval of the Purchase of Twelve (12) Replacement Vehicles for Various City Departments City Council approved the purchase of twelve (12) replacement vehicles for various City departments in 2020. The following vehicles will be purchased through the competitive bid winners for each type of vehicle: one (1) Bluebird All-American RE Passenger Bus from Central States Bus Sales (P.O. Box 220, Big Rock, IL 60511) through Sourcewell contract in the amount of $171,344; one (1) Ford F550 Bucket Truck from Sutton Ford, Inc. (21315 Central Avenue, Matteson, IL 60443) through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $120,233; one (1) Ford F150 4x2 Pickup Truck and four (4) Ford Fusion Sedans from Roesch Ford (333 W. Grand Avenue, Bensenville, IL 60106) through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $138,236; and one (1) Ford Transit Full Sized Van and four (4) Ford Interceptor SUVs from Currie Motors (10125 W. Laraway Road, Frankfort, IL 60423) through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $168,127. Funding for the purchase of these vehicles will be from the FY 2020 Equipment Replacement Fund (Account 601.19.7780.65550), with a FY budget of $2,000,000. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A5. Approval of the Purchase of Neptune 360 Software as a Service (SaaS) from Water Resources, Inc. City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a sole-source agreement with Water Resources Inc. (390 Sadler Ave., Elgin, IL) for the period of January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022 to provide the Neptune 360 Software as a Service (SaaS) in the not-toexceed amount of $73,440. Funding is provided by the Water Production Bureau Water Other Operations Business Unit (Account 510.40.4225.62340), which has a FY 2020 budget request of $373,300. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A6. Approval of Parking Garage Rate Increases City Council approved amended rates at the three Cityowned parking garages effective February 1, 2020, due to the State of Illinois implementing a new parking tax. Proposed increases include raising the monthly permit rates by $5 to $10, and hourly rates by $1 with the first hour remaining free. For Action Passed 6-2 Ald. Suffredin and Fleming voted “No” Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Fiske Watch A7. Approval of One-Year Contract with Phoenix Security to Provide 2 Security Guards for the Lorraine Morton Civic Center City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a one-year contract consistent with the terms of Phoenix Security’s proposal for 2 security guards. The security guards will work staggered shifts at the Lorraine Morton Civic Center during the hours of 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday providing coverage during normal working hours and during night meetings that take place in the Civic Center. The cost will be approximately $113,400 for 2 guards at $29.50 an hour. The contract will take effect January 2, 2020. Staff will check-in with Phoenix quarterly to ensure the City’s needs are being met. Funding will be from City Manager’s Office Service Agreements Fund (Account 100.15.1505.62509) in the FY 2020 budget. For Action Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Braithwaite Watch Passed 7-1 Ald. Suffredin voted “No” A8. Contract Award with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas (IL) L.P. for City's Real Estate Assets and Evaluation (RFP 19-47) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Jones Lang LaSalle Americas (IL) L.P. (200 East Randolph Drive, Chicago, IL 60601), to provide Phase I of the City’s Real Estate Assets and Evaluation Services related to RFP 9-47 in the amount of $128,938. Funding will be provided from the 2019 General Miscellaneous Business Operations Contingencies (Account 100.15.1525.68205) which has a balance of $150,000, all of which is remaining. A detail funding breakdown is attached. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A9. Contract Award with Otis Elevator Company for Filter Plant Freight Elevator Modernization (Bid 19-41) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract for Filter Plant Freight Elevator Modernization (Bid 19-41) with Otis Elevator Company (949 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148) in the amount of $231,944. Funding for this project is from Water Fund (Account 513.71.7330.65515 - 719003) which has an FY 2019 budget of $120,000 and an FY 2020 proposed budget of $235,000, of which all is remaining. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A10. Contract Award with Hallett & Sons Expert Movers, Inc. for Robert Crown Relocation Services (Bid 19-59) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Hallett & Son’s Expert Movers, Inc. (7535 W. 59th Street, Summit, IL 60501) in the amount not to exceed $46,494. The cost includes a base bid of $42,494 and a contingency of $4,000. Funding is available from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515-616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A11. Contract Award with Kimley-Horn & Associates for the Ridge Avenue Traffic Signal Intersections Improvement Project (RFQ 19- 58) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract with Kimley-Horn & Associates (1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 350, Lisle, IL 60532) to provide Phase I and Phase II Engineering Services for the Ridge Avenue Traffic Signal Intersections Improvement Project (RFQ 19-58) in the amount of $185,953. This contract will be funded from the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant funds in the amount of $138,380, and the City’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP) 2019 General Obligation Bonds in the amount of $47,603. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A12. Sole-Source Contract with Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating for HVAC Maintenance Services at the Robert Crown Community Center and Library City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a one-year sole-source contract with Great Lakes Plumbing and Heating (4521 W. Diversey Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639) to provide HVAC maintenance services for the Robert Crown Community Center and Library in the amount of $30,825. Funding for the purchase will be from the Crown Construction Fund (Account 416.40.4160.65515 - 616017). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A13. Change Order No. 1 for the Main Street Corridor Improvement Project (Bid 19-05) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract agreement 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 $75,754.48. This will increase the total contract amount from the current contract price of $2,062,822.08 to $2,138,576.56. This change order also extends the contract completion time until May 30, 2020. Funding will be from the Capital Improvement Program 2019 General Obligation Bonds. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A14. Change Order No. 1 with Hecker and Company, Inc. for the Emerson Street Traffic Signals Project (Bid 19-04) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the construction contract agreement with Hecker and Company, Inc. (250 Industrial Lane, Wheeling, IL 60090) for the Emerson Street Traffic Signals Project (Bid 19-04). This change order does not modify the contract price. It extends the contract completion date by 243 days from November 30, 2019, to July 31, 2020. There is no funding required for this change order. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A15. Change Order No. 1 with Bolder Contractors for Oakton Street Water Supply Connection (Bid 19-36) City Council authorized the City Manager to execute Change Order No. 1 to the Construction Contract agreement for the Oakton Street Water Supply Connection with Bolder Contractors, Inc. (316 Cary Point Drive, Cary, IL 60013) in the amount of $14,361.00 and for an additional 38 days. This will increase the total contract amount from the current contract price of $2,708,514.24 to $2,722,875.24, and extend the current completion date from April 24, 2020 to June 1, 2020. Funding for this project is from Water Fund (Account No. 513.71.7330.65515 – 419003), which has an FY 2019 budget allocation of $1,600,000.00 an FY 2020 budget allocation of $2,600,000.00. The cost of the project will be covered over the two years. Evanston will recover all costs associated with the water meter and pipeline as these costs will be included in the Lincolnwood water rate calculation. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A16. Stormwater Management Guide City Council accepted and placed on file the 2019 Stormwater Management Guide. For Action: Accept and Place on File Approved on Consent Agenda A17. Resolution 120-R-19, Referendum for Nonpartisan Elections City Council adopted Resolution 120-R-19, which will add a referendum question on whether the City should hold partisan or nonpartisan elections to the ballot of the March 17, 2020 election. At Ald. Suffredin's suggestion, Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Wilson Watch this item was tabled until the December 9, 2019 Administration & Public Works Committee Meeting. For Action Passed 7-1 Ald. Suffredin voted “No” A18. Resolution 127-R-19 Lease for 25 Studio Spaces with various tenants at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center City Council adopted Resolution 127-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to enter into twenty-five (25) renewal agreements for twelve (12) month lease term of tenant leases for studios at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center. Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit (Account 100.30.3710.53565). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A19. Resolution 128-R-19 Lease for Studio Space with Mudlark Theatre at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center City Council adopted Resolution 128-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for a seven (7) month renewal lease term with Mudlark Theatre. Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit (Account 100.30.3710.53565). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A20. Resolution 129-R-19 Lease for Studio Space for Evanston Children's Choir at the Noyes Cultural Arts Center City Council adopted Resolution 129-R-19 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement for a nine (9)- month renewal lease term with Evanston Children’s Choir. Revenues are deposited into the Noyes Cultural Arts Business Unit (Account 100.30.3710.53565). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A21. Resolution 131-R-19 Reauthorizing the City of Evanston to Enter Into An Agreement with the Cook County Assessor’s Office for Access to a Geographic Information System City Council adopted Resolution 131-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to sign an agreement with the Cook County Assessor’s Office for access to GIS (Geographic Information System) data. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A22. Resolution 132-R-19, Amendment to the Commercial Lease of CityOwned Real Property Located at 1804 Maple Avenue City Council adopted Resolution 132-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to execute a second amendment to the lease of City owned property at 1804 Maple Avenue, to bring the lease terms in line with the new regulations (The Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act, HB 1438) for recreational use from licensed dispensaries, and to change the Tenant’s party, PharmaCann LLC, to a related entity, MME Evanston Retail, LLC. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A23. Resolution 134-R-19, Six Month Lease Agreement with GTC Main Street, Inc. for Space in the City of Evanston Parking Lot 15, and Resolution 135-R-19, Six Month Lease Agreement with 706 Main Street, LLC for Space in the City of Evanston Parking Lot 15 City Council adopted Resolutions 134-R-19 and 135-R-19, authorizing the City Manager to enter into a six-month lease with GTC Main Street and 706 Main Street, LLC, respectively, for space in City of Evanston Parking Lot 15. The portion of revenue from Parking Meter Revenue (Accounts 505.19.7005.53250 and 53251) and Space (Lot) Rentals (Account 505.19.7005.53385) to be made as rent payment for the premises will be from the Parking Fund - Service Agreements (Account 505.19.7005.62509). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A24. Ordinance 153-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 Schedule X(C) “Two Hour Limited Parking” by Amending Bryant Street City Council adopted Ordinance 153-O-19, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10, Schedule X(C) “Two-Hour Limited Parking” to extend Bryant Avenue from Central Street to the dead end, to Residential Parking District H. For Introduction Approved on Consent Agenda A25. Ordinance 155-O-19, Increasing the Parking Tax in the City-Owned Garage at Sherman Plaza City Council adopted Ordinance 155-O-19, increasing the parking tax on monthly permits in the City-owned Sherman Plaza parking garage from $50 to $60, effective on February 1, 2020. This corresponds to an increase in the monthly parking rate from $125 to $130 monthly at the Sherman Plaza garage. Parking tax is deposited in the City's General Fund. For Introduction Passed 6-2 Ald. Suffredin and Fleming voted “No” Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Wilson Watch A26. Ordinance 170-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 18, Schedule XVIII (G) “Residents Parking Only Districts” Adding a Portion of Lincoln Street City Council adopted Ordinance 170-O-19, amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 10 “Residential Exemption Parking District 7” to add the homes on the 2200 block of Lincoln Avenue. For Introduction Passed 5-3 Alds. Fiske, Suffredin and Rainey voted “No” Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Wynne Watch A27. Ordinance 174-O-19, Amending City Code Section 10-11-7, Schedule VII(B) “Loading Zones” to Add 1903 Church Street City Council adopted Ordinance 174-O-19, amending City Code Section 10-11-7 – Schedule VII(B) adding a 30 minute loading zone at 1903 Church Street. Alderman Rue Simmons requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the December 9, 2019 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda A28. Ordinance 175-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class D Liquor Licenses for La Macchina Ristorante, LLC d/b/a La Macchina Cafe, 1620 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 City Council adopted Ordinance 175-O-19, amending Class D Liquor License from sixty (60) to sixty-one (61) for La Macchina Ristorante, LLC d/b/a La Macchina Cafe, 1620 Orrington Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Alderman Fiske requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the December 9, 2019 City Council Meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda A29. Ordinance 176-O-19, Increasing the Number of Class V Liquor Licenses for League of Creative Musicians, LLC d/b/a Evanston Space, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202 City Council adopted Ordinance 176-O-19, amending Class V Liquor License from zero (0) to one (1) for League of Creative Musicians, LLC d/b/a Evanston Space, 1245 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202. Alderman Wynne requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the December 9, 2019 City Council meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda A30. Ordinance 148-O-19 Amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 4, "Municipal Solid Waste" and Chapter 4 1/2 "Municipal Solid Waste Hauling License" City Council adopted Ordinance 148-O-19, amending City Code Title 8, Chapter 4, "Municipal Solid Waste" and Chapter 4 1/2 "Municipal Solid Waste Hauling License." For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A31. Ordinance 159-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 7 in the City of Evanston” City Council adopted Ordinance 159-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area Number 7 in the City of Evanston.” The Special Service Area Number 7 (SSA No. 7) is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday decorations for the commercial corridors Central Street (Hartrey Avenue to Eastwood Avenue) and Green Bay Road (Lincoln Street to Isabella Street). The ordinance establishes the geographic boundaries, duration, and tax cap for SSA No. 7. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A32. Ordinance 160-O-19 “Establishing Special Service Area No. 8 in the City of Evanston” City Council adopted Ordinance 160-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area Number 8 in the City of Evanston.” The Special Service Area Number 8 (SSA No. 8) is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday decorations for the commercial corridor along Central Street between Ewing Avenue and Central Park Avenue. The ordinance establishes the geographic boundaries, duration, and tax cap for SSA No. 8. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A33. Ordinance 161-O-19 "Termination of Special Service Area No. 4 and Establishing Special Service Area No. 9" in the City of Evanston City Council adopted Ordinance 161-O-19, “Establishing Special Service Area Number 8 in the City of Evanston.” The Special Service Area Number 8 (SSA No. 8) is intended to provide marketing as well as aesthetic and streetscape improvements such as signage, lighting, landscaping, and holiday decorations for the commercial corridor along Central Street between Ewing Avenue and Central Park Avenue. The ordinance establishes the geographic boundaries, duration, and tax cap for SSA No. 8. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A34. Ordinance 162-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed East Central Street SSA #7 City Council adopted Tax Levy Ordinance 162-O19, which levies the annual property tax for proposed Special Service Area #7 in the amount of $154,800 ($159,444 as extended including loss factor of 3%). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A35. Ordinance 163-O-19, Tax Levy for Proposed West Central Street SSA #8 City Council adopted Ordinance 163-O-19, which levies the annual property tax for proposed Special Service Area #8 in the amount of $60,200 ($62,002 as extended including loss factor of 3%). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A36. Ordinance 168-O-19, Amending Various Sections of Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones” City Council adopted Ordinance 168-O-19, Amending Title 10, Chapter 11, Section 12 “Parking Meter Zones” removing the hours of paid parking on Sundays. Since the initial approval for Introduction, staff found errors in the Ordinance as it relates to the price of the commuter lots which has been corrected. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda A37. Ordinance 51-O-19, Amending City Code 3-4-6 “Classification and License Fees” to Add Class R-1 to the Liquor Code City Council adopted Ordinance 51-O-19 which requests a proposed ordinance change to allow for alcoholic beverage sales at Welsh-Ryan arena. Motion to strike the last sentence in Section 4 Passed 6-2 Motion to add a sub-section which reads “purchases shall be limited to a maximum of 2 alchoholic beverages per person/per transaction” Passed 7-1 Ald. Fiske voted “No” For Action Passed 5-4 Alds. Wynne, Suffredin, Revelle and Fleming voted “No” Mayor Hagerty voted “Yes” to break the tie vote. Motion: Ald. Rainey Second: Ald. Braithwaite Motion: Ald. Revelle Second: Ald. Suffredin Motion: Ald. Revelle Second: Ald. Wilson Watch P1. Resolution 133-R-19, Approving a Re-subdivision of 2441 Ridge Avenue/840 Milburn Street City Council adopted Resolution 133-R-19 approving a re-subdivision of 2441 Ridge Avenue/840 Milburn Street. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P2. Ordinance 166-O-19, Granting a Special Use for an Educational Institution - Private, and a Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School and Parish, to Expand Off-Street Parking in the R1 Single Family Residential District The Zoning Board of Appeals recommends denial and staff recommends adoption of Ordinance 166-O-19 granting special use approval for an Educational Institution - Private, and Religious Institution, St. Athanasius School and Parish, to expand off-street parking at 2503 Eastwood Ave./2510 Ashland Ave./1615 Lincoln St. in the R1 Single Family Residential District. The Zoning Board of Appeals found the proposal does not meet all of the Standards for a special use in this district, specifically, the proposed parking expansion would increase the negative cumulative impact on the surrounding residential neighborhood, and may interfere with or diminish the value of property in the neighborhood. For Introduction Held in Committee P3. Ordinance 171-O-19 Amending Title 6, Accessory Dwelling Unit Requirements and Qualifications City Council adopted Ordinance 171-O-19, a Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment to revise the definition of coach house and regulations related to accessory dwelling units. Staff is requesting reconsideration of the height restriction proposed by Plan Commission which would require that an ADU be shorter than the primary residential structure as this could hinder the ability to expand affordable housing opportunities in an equitable manner. For Introduction Passed 7-1-0 Ald. Revelle abstained Motion: Ald. Suffredin Second: Ald. Fleming Watch P4. Ordinance 172-O-19 Extending the Time for the Applicant to Obtain a Building Permit for 1815 Ridge Avenue City Council adopted Ordinance 172-O-19 to extend the time for commencement of construction of the Planned Development at 1815 Oak Avenue, originally approved on July 25, 2016. The Ordinance would grant an extension of thirty (30) days for foundation permit issuance and ninety (90) days from the date of foundation permit issuance for building permit issuance. Due to the single City Council meeting in December, Alderman Braithwaite requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the December 9, 2019 City Council Meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda P5. Ordinance 173-O-19, Granting a Special Use for a Cannabis Dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave. in the RP Research Park District City Council adopted Ordinance 173-O-19, granting special use approval for a Cannabis Dispensary at 1804 Maple Ave. in the RP Research Park District. The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements and meets all of the Standards for special use for this district. Due to the single City Council meeting in December, Alderman Braithwaite requests suspension of the rules for Introduction and Action at the December 9, 2019 City Council Meeting. For Introduction and Action Approved on Consent Agenda P6. Ordinance 157-O-19, Amending the Municipal Use Exemption in Section 6-7-4 City Council amended Section 6-7-4 of the Zoning Ordinance, Municipal Use Exemption, to revise language related to the process and noticing of municipal use exemptions. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda P7. Ordinance 158-O-19 Application for Major Zoning Relief to locate required parking more than 1000’ from a Multifamily Residence at 1570 Oak Ave. in the R6 General Residential District City Council adopted Ordinance 158-O-19 granting major zoning relief to lease 57 required off-street parking spaces more than 1,000 feet from the subject property (multifamily residence at 1570 Oak Ave.), in the R6 General Residential District.The applicant has complied with all zoning requirements, and meets all of the Standards for Major Variations for this district. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda ED1. Resolution 130-R-19, Authorizing Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Service Provider Agreement for Downtown Special Service Area #9 (successor to SSA #4) City Council adopted Resolution 130-R-19, Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate and Execute a Service Provider Agreement with SSA #9. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda ED2. Downtown Evanston (SSA #9) Request for Funding for Supplemental Landscaping, Waste Removal and Marketing City Council approved a contribution of 50,000 for supplemental downtown landscape maintenance and trash removal for the Downtown Evanston Special Service Area (SSA). Funding will be from the General Fund Economic Development Partnership (Account 100.21.5300.62659). For Action Approved on Consent Agenda APP1. For Appointment To: Animal Welfare Board - Alderman Judy Fiske M/W/EBE Development Committee - Jesus Vega Jesus has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Currently, he is a Financial Advisor for Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Previously, he served as a loan originator with an independent firm which serviced individuals with residential and/or commercial lending. In addition, he served in a manager role with Bank of American to coach and develop talent, handle line of business operation/audits, and branding within the community. While pursuing an undergraduate degree, Jesus was a Community Service Officer for 3 years. Jesus holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Plan Commission - Brian Johnson Brian served as a City of Birmingham planning commissioner for 6 years prior to moving to Evanston. He earned a Ph.D. in Geography, having done research in urban planning. He also taught demography and urban studies at the university level. While living in Birmingham, Brian also served on the Zoning Advisory Committee, Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, and Project Review Committee. Brian also served as a board member of the City Federal Condominium, Junior Patron for Birmingham Museum, member and volunteer user of the Friends of the Alabama Theatre. In addition to his Ph.D., Brian has an MA in Geography and BS Secondary Education all from Indiana University. For Action Approved on Consent Agenda Call of the Wards Ward 1: Made a referral for the next Rules Committee meeting regarding resolutions created by residents. Watch Ward 2: No Report Watch Ward 3: Wished everyone happy holidays Watch Ward 4: 4th Ward Meeting on December 19 at 7:00 pm at the St. Mark's Episcopal Church located at 1509 Ridge Avenue to discuss a proposed development at 1555 Ridge Ave. Watch Ward 5: No Report Watch Ward 6: Wished Patrick Suffredin a happy 5th Birthday. Watch Ward 7: Asked City staff to research how other communities with Big Ten Universities handle tailgating and to provide City Council with some proposals. Asked City staff to review the rules for the Plan Commission as they relate to selecting the Plan Commission Chair. Watch Ward 8: Ward meeting on January 14, 2020 at the Levy Center for Evanston residents. The meeting will provide information on how to apply for a cannabis license in Evanston. There will be a general 8th Ward meeting on January 28, 2020 to discuss various topics. Watch Ward 9: 9th Ward Holiday Party & Coat Drive on Friday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. at the Oldershaw Hall of St. Nicholas Church. The first 9th Ward meeting of the new year will be on Wednesday January 15, 2020 at 6pm at the Levy Center. Watch Adjournment Ald. Wilson led City Council into Executive Session pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2(a) to discuss agenda items regarding litigation, minutes, personnel matters and real estate. These agenda items are permitted subject to be considered in Executive Session and are an enumerated exception under the Open Meetings Act with the exception being 5 ILCS 120/2(a)(c)(1)(6)(11). A roll call vote was taken and by a unanimous vote (8-0) City Council recessed into Executive Session